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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.

Title Ideas

Originally i wanted to call my magazine Clubbers Guide, and have an edition within it. So that for my coursework it would be Clubbers Guide, Trance edition. However as Clubbers guide is already a well known CD title, i was unable to use it. I wanted to keep the same idea of making a general music magazine within an edition in it. So i decided on the Title 'Hands up'. i chose this as it relates to the type of music my magazine is based on. There is a CD called put your hands up which includes djs such as Ian Van Dahl, so i thought this name is definitely relevant to my music genre. My music magazine is going to have a main title of 'Hands up' and a sub title of 'Trance edition'. This means i can make my magazine more general to dance music but incorporate trance as a main feature.

Ideas for my front page

These photographs attracted my attention because, yes, they are very revealing but they are also very attractive. They represent the fact that when at trance concerts or clubs you dont tend to wear much as you get hot, and as well as the music, trance is all about the way you look and the atmosphere. They arent from a music magazine but they are modelling for different companies. they follow the theme of trance and all feature tattoos. The poses the models are holding are very professional and look stylish. I also like they way one of the photos contrasts black and white to colour. It makes the lips stand out and draws attention to them and it also compliments the rose. I like this idea, and have considered using it on my front page.

Note taking

Today in our theory lesson we watched a clip from Gavin and Stacey, a tv series. We took notes on the camera angles, the setting, costumes and props and the characters. I have realised that my strengths when note taking are on the costume and props and the reason for why they are used. however i have noticed my weaknesses are on the characters and being able to evaluate their actions. Note taking within my theory lessons is giving me extra practice for my exam. To improve on analysing the characters i need to take more detailed notes on how they act so i can begin to compare and evaluate their actions.

My favourie song

This is my favourite song at the minute, it gets me ready for nights out and i listen to it all the time. I genreally listen to music through my headphones and whilst getting ready, doing homework or just relaxing. It makes me feel so good, it can make my mood go from down to up. The beat has a certain sound which makes me want to smile. Its not played in many clubs but if it came on it would deffinately get me dancing and smiling. I like this song and this style of music because it has a good uplifting beat and repeats different parts so it gets stuck in your head! It gives me chills and makes me excited. Songs like this are what im interested in.

Music Influences

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