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Grid- the information is split off into 3 columns, this evenly separates the
information on the page and organises it in a manner which would be
easier for the target audience to read. The rule of thirds have been used
on both pages of the double spread , this draws awareness to the main
heading, quotes, faces of the musicians and the subheading, etc., this
marks out areas of interest for the audience.
House Style- The colour scheme
of this issue uses specific colours
that would be associated with
Halloween, the colours white, red,
yellow and orange are used
throughout the magazine but
arent used consistently, this
suggests the magazine brand is
popular as it breaks some
conventions by using a variety of
font styles and different colours
throughout the magazine, this
may be because this issue is a
Halloween special.
The Main Heading- The main
heading is the largest piece of
text on the single page, the
text is white coinciding with
the colour scheme and
providing some form of
house style and contrasting
with the dark background
that has been used . The
main heading is in sans serif
font, making the typography
appears more smooth and
bold to catch the attention of
readers, the text is in the font
style of a popular TV show
American horror story this
matches the consistent
horror and Halloween
themes of the magazine as it
a show about the
supernatural and is in the
thriller genre.
The Main Image- A single photo of
Andy and Ronnie, the topic of the article,
the photo takes up the entire second page.
The scale of the image used may be to
enforce the idea that they are important
and a part of a main feature of the
magazine appealing to their fanbase. Both
musicians are making a direct address with
the audience this would cause the readers
to further feel personally involved in the
article. Similarly to the front covers main
cover image, there are props of jack o
lantern baskets being held in the image
carrying the connotations of Halloween and
trick or treating, there are other
denotations such as the cobwebs and the
dark night time background which could
also be associated with the holiday,
reinforcing the recurring theme. Both
artists are also wearing black leather
jackets- the colour black is considered a
stereotypically gothic colour which
coincides with the gothic style of the
magazine, the leather jackets are also often
seen being worn by rock and metal
musicians, these clothing codes would
appeal to the target audience.
Subheading- In sans serif font bold like the main heading to show
that it is important, appears bold and smooth making it noticeable,
provides a brief introduction to the article overall introducing the Black
veil bride members, the text is highlighted with red, the colour marks
the text as different from the other pieces of text as it is only used once
in the double page spread. The colour red carries connotations of
importance and urgency, this would immediately catch a readers eye.
Quotes - Quotations have been used to emphasise what Andy and Ronnie
have said, this will particularly attract the attention of their fans,it also
makes the article feel more authentic with actual input from the musicians.
The quotation is in the same font as the main heading, this creates a direct
link between the two implying they are linked.
Page Number- page numbers are at the bottom corners of the page to help
readers navigate the magazine, it is in white to contrast against the background
so that it can be easily read but is small in size so not to use up too much space.
White space- the white space has been filled with dark back grounds and
graphic designs of cobwebs so to further create a Halloween feel to the
magazine, coinciding with the consistent theme