Detailed Research for Front Cover

What I have learnt from this research: 

·         I have learn that the master head is the most eye catching thing on the magazine as music magazines lay emphasis on the brand to promote their product.

·         If the master head is not the most eye catching item on the magazine then the model is the next thing that is highlighted as the model is usually the main target for the audience to purchase the magazine.

·         I have also learnt that the text almost always contrast the background image to promote importance on the features of the magazine.

·         I have learnt that a barcode on the front cover is not always employed. It depends on the style of the magazine. For example for jazz orientated magazines do not have bar codes.

·         I have learnt that the photo image must be one of the most noticeable parts of my magazine and take up the majority of the page.

·         A restricted use of fonts is employed through the magazines I have analysed which increases synergy and adds a more authenticity.

·         In all three magazines the text covers the photograph which emphasises on the branding of the magazine to encourage the audience to purchase the item.

·         In all three items there is the colour black, as a background, as a text and to contrast other texts.

·         The scheme and layout of my magazine must reflect the genre of music I would like to display in my magazine.