I believe that this magazine is effective because it has the features of what makes a good magazine. Firstly, there is the three colour rule. This is effective because this way it doesn't look over done nor does it look boring. The magazine is also excellent because it is suitable for its target audience. The main photo is large. This is effective because this way it'll attract the target audience easily.
I believe that this magazine cover is also effective because the font is bold and simple yet rather effective. The "Hot Press" is something that catches the eye straight away due to the font colour and the actual font. It is something that is "blocky" so it looks like it's for all target audiences. Not just make or female.
I think that the cover lines are rather effective because they still stick with the three colour rule and they are easy to read. They are also at the top and in one area meaning that they don't look random. There is also the barcode which makes the magazine look finished. The main part which attracts me is "script". This is because it links with the main image and the theme f the magazine cover.
I believe this is a good magazine to analyse for my magazine because this is the type of music which appeals to me and the type of magazine I wish to create.
I like this image because it looks really effective. The lighting on this image is also quite effective as it reflects on the title. I also think that the positioning and the way that the band are standing makes the magazine cover look effective because this way it gives out the impression that they are succeeding and that the magazine will be giving something positive about them. The only other part of the magazine which doesn't link to the band on the front cover is the bottom cover line which talks about "Adam Clayton" and this makes it seem like the magazine doesn't only provide information on the band on the front but also other musicians. The colours also link with the colour of Mark's guitar and I think it has been done on purpose so then it still stays with the three colour rule.
This is a magazine which appeals to its target audience quite easily. The magazine straight away gives out the audience by the word "Paramore" implying that it's mainly aimed at those who are into rock music.
I think this magazine is well done because it is simple yet
effective. The clean image makes it look quite effective. The three colour rule works well within this front cover and it's consistent.
The font on the magazine is also effective because it is blocky yet still looking fresh. The boldness looks good because it easily catches the eye and it is easy to read.
I think that the main image is something that is also effective because the background is simply white but the clothing and the dress sense of the band makes it look better. The band image is effective because they look like the sterol typical image of what the genre of band they are. The female, has red hair. This is associated with "rock" cultures and so it appeals to the target audience they aim for. The band are also dressed in mainly black and grey. This is seen as one of the main colour themes apart of the genre of music they do. The rock culture is usually seen as dark and this is what the band are giving out. Although they maybe giving this representation out, the background colour, white gives the opposite. This makes the black and dark colours tone down and this is what rock magazines tend to do.
The cover lines are effective because they aren't too long to read till you're bored nor are they short enough so you don't get enough information. The colours of the cover lines are also consistent and it links with the theme of colours for the band. The font of the cover lines is quite bold and it easily catches the eye. Although it is simple, it doesn't bore you which is what rock magazines do well with. The font size is also well as you are able to read it without hesitation and everything important is labelled and the sizes are all in proportion.
There is also a barcode which is at the front making the magazine look much more realistic.
Although the magazines main image isn't a medium close up, I can still use this type of theme for my magazine.
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