Media magazine analysis
Masthead
This is the name of the magazine which is placed at the top centre of the front cover .This magazine is called ‘Vibe’ which is in a bold font and in a bright red colour which will catch the audiences attention very easily. The name of a magazine is also used to help the audience recognize the magazine. The masthead can also be found on the contents page and in the right or left hand corner.
Dateline
The date of which the magazine was released is in very small print situated just above the bar code. I believe having the date on this magazine is very important as there will be a time when the editors will look back at all the covers they have produced and also for people who collect them.
Selling line
For this issue only the selling line is ‘The Hollywood Issue’ as the main subject for this magazine is music however this is a special edition as it is taking a well-known rapper and putting him into a actors position or a scenario. Which then explains the reason for calling this issue a Hollywood issue?
Main cover line & Cover lines
The main cover line on this magazine is 50 Cent one of the biggest and power fullest people in music I believe that what the editors have tried to do is compare 50 Cent being a big name in the music industry to Scarface one of the most well known films and character in film history. The editors have been very clever with this cover as they link the other cover lines by explaining who else will be featured in this weeks magazine using the word ‘starring ‘ carrying on the theme of comparing the film industry to the music industry. The font used for the cover lines are called serif this could be used on purpose as it is very traditional to make it seem that all the cover lines were started in history however the still have a big impact in things that happen now.
Left Third
This is the begging of the main cover line story it talks about 50 Cent and how he first began his rapping career. They also take real pieces created for the purpose of Scarface and alter them to relate to 50 Cents life. They have only used the most common bits that the audience may remember so they can relate to it.
Bar Code
The bar code is used for retailers to easily identify each magazine every product has a unique one. The bar code shows that it is available to buy in local news agents or supermarkets.
Main Image & Colour Scheme
The main image is of 50 cent however the scenario that he is placed is not and original idea the scenario first began form the film Scarface.This film is known all around the worlds and is known as one of the most greatest movies of all times. As you can see the whole layout is the same from what 50 Cent is wearing down to the serif font used and even some of the sentences used. This magazine compares the history of music to the history of film.
The colours scheme used is exactly the same the red black and white these colours could be used to represent the good the bad and the dangerous of power. Even the way 50 Cent is standing is exactly the same.
Audience
These music magazines is for music lovers mainly fans of hip-hop and rap however in this edition even film lovers could be interested in the way they compare music and film.
Masthead
This is the name of the magazine which is placed at the top centre of the front cover .This magazine is called ‘Vibe’ which is in a bold font and in a bright red colour which will catch the audiences attention very easily. The name of a magazine is also used to help the audience recognize the magazine. The masthead can also be found on the contents page and in the right or left hand corner.
Dateline
The date of which the magazine was released is in very small print situated just above the bar code. I believe having the date on this magazine is very important as there will be a time when the editors will look back at all the covers they have produced and also for people who collect them.
Selling line
For this issue only the selling line is ‘The Hollywood Issue’ as the main subject for this magazine is music however this is a special edition as it is taking a well-known rapper and putting him into a actors position or a scenario. Which then explains the reason for calling this issue a Hollywood issue?
Main cover line & Cover lines
The main cover line on this magazine is 50 Cent one of the biggest and power fullest people in music I believe that what the editors have tried to do is compare 50 Cent being a big name in the music industry to Scarface one of the most well known films and character in film history. The editors have been very clever with this cover as they link the other cover lines by explaining who else will be featured in this weeks magazine using the word ‘starring ‘ carrying on the theme of comparing the film industry to the music industry. The font used for the cover lines are called serif this could be used on purpose as it is very traditional to make it seem that all the cover lines were started in history however the still have a big impact in things that happen now.
Left Third
This is the begging of the main cover line story it talks about 50 Cent and how he first began his rapping career. They also take real pieces created for the purpose of Scarface and alter them to relate to 50 Cents life. They have only used the most common bits that the audience may remember so they can relate to it.
Bar Code
The bar code is used for retailers to easily identify each magazine every product has a unique one. The bar code shows that it is available to buy in local news agents or supermarkets.
Main Image & Colour Scheme
The main image is of 50 cent however the scenario that he is placed is not and original idea the scenario first began form the film Scarface.This film is known all around the worlds and is known as one of the most greatest movies of all times. As you can see the whole layout is the same from what 50 Cent is wearing down to the serif font used and even some of the sentences used. This magazine compares the history of music to the history of film.
The colours scheme used is exactly the same the red black and white these colours could be used to represent the good the bad and the dangerous of power. Even the way 50 Cent is standing is exactly the same.
Audience
These music magazines is for music lovers mainly fans of hip-hop and rap however in this edition even film lovers could be interested in the way they compare music and film.
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