This double page spread had two columns of text, I think that this easy on the reader as when you open a magazine, you don't want to see tonnes of text. One half of the double page spread in an image, which is appropriate to the context of the text. The main image is anchored in the bottom left, as are all There is one pull quote in the middle of the second column, it is highlighted in a blue box with white text. This makes it stand out from the whole article.
The article title is "The Teenagers" this intrigues the reader and makes us want to know what is so fascinating about teenagers to be able to write an article about them. It uses all of the magazines theme colours, white, black and blue. This keeps the magazine in order and doesn't make it stick out from the rest of the pages.
Text/font
The text is a very girly kind, this kind of hints at the fact that this magazine is aimed at women. The sans-serif headings have very nice effect against the block capitals in the description. All of the text is in black, this contrasts with the pale background well. I like how the word "contents" is in 3 different lines, I think it is very different and individual.
Images
There is one image, and it is also the background. It looks good as the lighting id perfect on both the model and the background. The whole image follows the sam colour scheme and it looks very elegant and feminine. The image is anchored on the far left by a caption.
Composition
The framing of this image looks great, I like how the models shoe is over the title and I think the overall pose of the model is unusual to see on a magazine contents page. It makes the magazine look more individual and different from any others I've seen.
Colour
I think that this magazine has a very unusual colour scheme, it looks very professional and individual. You can tell that the magazine is aimed at women just by looking at the colours and the text.
Text/font
The font on this magazine front cover is large, bold, serif font. This gives the magazine a look that is bust but not cluttered. I think I will use this in my magazine, however I want to use a little sans-serif font for the main sell line. I also like how they have the email address at the bottom of the page, I will use this as well.
Colour
There is very basic colour, only 3 colours used but I think it looks very effective and professional. I'm thinking about using the same colour scheme on my front cover as it appeals to all ages and all genders. I think the black and white image is very interesting and it makes the magazine different as most use a colour image for the front cover. I will consider using this idea.
Framing/composition
I think the framing of this front cover looks reasonably ok, however I don't like how part of his hat has been cropped out, I don't think it looks right. I do like how the text is over the top of the models had though, I will use this technique in my magazine planning.
This double page spread has 4 columns of text, I think that this easy on the reader as when you open a magazine, you don't want to see tonnes of text. One half of the double page spread in an image, which is appropriate to the context of the spread. The main image is not anchored but most images on double page spreads are.There is one pull quote which is in very large writing at the top of the first page, "people think I'm an attention seeker, but I'm just honest" This encourages the audience to read what the article has to say.The article title is the pull quote, by the look of it, this intrigues the reader and makes us want to know what has encouraged this person to say this. It uses all of the magazines theme colours, black, white and red. The fact that the models clothes have the exact same colour scheme as the magazine helps as it isn't anything extraordinary.
Masthead
The masthead is half way down the page just above where the page numbers and titles are. It is the usual logo for Kerrang! Magazine, in the same font style and size. I am going to put the masthead of my magazine on the contents page too.
Text
The text is mainly describing what is on each page. except for the column on the left of the page. It would only be understood by regular Kerrang! Magazine readers as there is abbreviations and colloquialisms that only fans know the meaning of.
Font
The text is all in capitals, because that is the style of the magazine. All font is the same throughout the whole magazine, it doesn't change. The titles are in larger, bold writing, so that they stand out from the rest of the text.
Images
There are six images used on this page, but only one of them stands out. The main image is much larger than the others and it takes up more room than the rest. The others are small and dotted about the page, not taking up too much room. There is writing over some of the pictures, but not too much so the image is still visible. I don't think I am going to use writing over my images, just so that they are clear to see.
Composition
The page is set out quite well and the text is easy to read. The images suite the purpose of the magazine and they match the context of the text too. The main image takes up half of the page, and the text takes up the other half, I think this looks well balanced and its nice to look at, I might use this in my magazine.
Colour
Including the images, there is a variety of colour, but the colour scheme of the actual magazine is black, white, red and yellow. The main image is very different to the others, its main colour is blue and this makes it stand out more, I like it. The colours give the magazine a range of colours and it has a brilliant effect.
