front page ideas

Image ideas

In this image i like the way a vinly disc has been used to capture and centre the attention to the models face. i think this is very creative yet simple. I also like the way the image has been made brighter in the middle to highlight his face.

This image really appealed to me. the way the face is repeated again makes it look really effective and the style of the image is very modern.

I like the design of this magazine and how its been layed out. its very simple yet effective. The font used for the writing looks and suits the style of the magazine as the red hair is quite funky so the font fits in.

The black and white effect makes this image look very professional. The leg hanging over the bath, with her clothes and shoes on obviously highlights the fact that she is not actually in the bath... in which case shes posing. I like the way its very un-realistic.

I really liked this image when i first saw it. It caught my eye as it is a close up of her face. the eye makeup and effect on the eyes really stood out to me and i think it looks amazing. The way her hair curls round her face also draw more attention to her face and structure. The pattern on her head also adds to that unique appeal that the photographer was going for.

I think this is a very creative image and i like the way two images have been combined into one. i wouldn't use this idea as my front cover but the effects used... e.g. the brightness and contrast appealed to me.

I love the way a shadow has been included in the background, i think this is really effective. The top picture shows him as a very normal average person but then the shadow explains him more detail. i think this is clever and works really well. i also like the layout of the page and the colours used. its a simple design however it appeals to the audience as it is creative.

This image works really well as one image is blurred into another which makes the picture become quite misterious. The black and white effect also adds more emphasis to the picture and higglights key features in the picture, in this case the women. i liked this idea and am considering using a similar idea as one of my images.

I liked the creativity behind this picture. its very unique and the paintings on her face add that extra effectivness. i also like the way her hair is wet as if shes not got ready, however her face has been painted. it contrasts two looks which makes the picture simple and unrealistic.

This is one of my favourite pictures and i designed my front cover image to be similar to this. its very natural and i like the way her body has been oiled in some sort of way so its looks shiny. this makes it look very effective. i also like the tattoo she has, although it is covered it adds extra detail to the picture. the slinky material she is wearin rnd her neck enables the picture to be less revealing and more professional.

coursework feedback

Title 'Hands up'

The class said this could be classed as more clubbing than trance, but as my magazine is based on a clubbers guide, and it is only a trance edition i feel happy with my title still.



Potential problems

Its a very niche market and to attract my specific target audience i will need to make the magazine look appealing and exciting. Also being able to achieve a good sell as most trance magazines are online. I feel i could achieve this aslong as i use a lot of colour and plan it well.



Postive comments

• good title


• interesting idea


• good idea with colour and images


• relevant title with good edition idea


• title ideas goes well with genre and will grab the attention


• good price


• good use of props in the image idea


• not many people listen to this genre and most trance magazines are online which means people interested are more likely to buy it.

Advice

• Make sure images used appeal to both male and female
• use creative colour scheme
• take a lot of photos to give you a range of choice
• make mock ups

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Magazine analysis

The mast head is featured at the top in bold, white writing, this makes it stand our more and grab the readers attention. They have also included a vinyl disc within the design of the title so it represents the elements of DJ'ing. The way the magazine is layered with a black and white background and a colourful top layer, helps to reflect the style of music that is being advertised. DJ's tend to mix up their music to make it random, like the patterns on the magazine. Random colours and patterns have been used in order ot make it more creative. The colours from the pattern also flow into the writing to link it all together so it looks more attractive. This also helps to attract their target audience as it is a young, modern design. The pattern covers most of the DJ's face, but the eyes and lips. This draws extra attention towards his features and makes you engage eye contact with him. This invites us in to read the magazine as he is looking straight at us. The use of superlatives and enigma codes within the text help to influence the audience to buy the magazine. For example 'who is the new king?' leaves us with a question which we want to find out, this will encourage the customer to pick up the magazine. 'The most exciting top 100 ever' suggests you can't get any better which would mean the reader would want to read 'the best'.

magazine covers and analysis

The mast head on this magazine is effective as it is simple yet stands out. The choice of colour used works well as it links in with the models clothing and makeup. This combines the cover together. the picture used is eye catching and is effective as it is reflected. This covers more of the front up which makes it look more bold. The model is also look directly out of the magazine to make eye contact with us which draws us in to read the magazine. The detail on the models face makes the front cover look more attractive to the reader. This will therefore draw more attention to the magazine. The text to advertise the contents is kept simple and is the same font throughout to keep a current theme. This works well as it keeps the attention on the picture which is the main focus.


The mast head on this works well as its simple yet has design in it. The circle on the I looks effective as its making it more creative and eye catching. The use of the colour white on the title works well as it enables the background and other text to stand out as well as making itself stand out. The picture/background used is very effective as the colours used work well together and make the cover stand out. Her modelling position and clothing is relevant as it follows the theme of dance music which makes the picture and context relevant to each other. As she is wearing a swimsuit this could fit into the 'Male gaze' theory and could be come provocative but as she is wearing sunglasses this reduces the sexually meaning as she is not gaining any eye contact with the reader. The text 'Ibiza' in yellow works really well as it stands out as another heading as it is trying to catch the attention of the reader. It also feeds in to all the subheadings down the side. This makes the magazine flow more and makes it easier to read. The theme is followed throughout, the colours are varied and used across the magazine cover. This spreads the magazine out so it takes all of the readers attention instead of taking the focus to a certain point of the magazine.

The background used for this cover works effectively as it splits the magazine into two which draws attention to both sides of the magazine. The use of the colour red on the mast head and on the subheadings are effective as it keeps the theme constant. The tie on the picture is also red which ties everything in together.This looks more presentable and would attract the readers attention. The black and white picture works well as it fits into the background as if its all in one. This makes the cover look neat and presentable. The way the text is positioned looks effective as it is slightly slanted so it adds more detail into the magazine to make it look less simple and more complex. Also the extra use of colour (orange) adds more effectiveness to the magazine as it makes it look more attractive. The use of the firework effect behind some of the subheadings works really well as although its simple it covers the blank spaces more and works as an extra feature for the subheading making it more noticeable.

This magazine is styled differently to DJ mags usual theme as it features a flag on the cover instead of a model. This works well it symbolises the contents and draws attention to the magazine as it is a common well known symbol. The way the flag is slightly rigid looks good as it then turns something that started simple into something more detailed. The colours stand out and work well together. It also ties in with the Mast head which looks effective as it is bold and outlined. The subheading featured across the middle draw attention the centre of the cover which is effective when catching the audiences attention. The subheading also relates to the picture which works well as it combines it together. The text is very simple and doesn't stand out as much as it should, however the picture would capture the audiences eye, which would then provoke them to read the text. The bursts of orange colour enables the audience to be draw to them, which advertises them better. For example the the chance to win a prize. As this is something to audience would like to look into it highlights this and it becomes more bold.