Magazines

INFORMATION- The magazine was published in 2010. It publishes pieces involving news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style, and is also known for its music charts, including the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, tracking the most popular songs and albums in different genres.

IMAGE- The medium close up image, centred in the middle of the magazine. The Artist is Drake; a well known rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer. The singer is making eye-contact with the readers. This is done to engage the readers and to show that the artist is serious with his music. The high-key lighting is created by artificial lighting demonstrating that he modelled for this picture and it was taken is a professional location.

Masthead- The well-known masthead. It is bold and stands out from the grey background. The masthead is layed over the artist head, to make it standout. Even though the artist is already famous worldwide, by doing this, this helps the brand to become even more well-known. The bright colours is the masthead is  targeted for a younger audience

Barcode-  To scan and buy or find online

The cover lines- Placed around the image as it prevents disturbing the audience's attention from the the main image. Cover lines are used to create audiences interest, enticing them to buy the magazine. It also creates an impression that the magazine is packed with information. The phrase 'Exclusive' makes the reader more interested in the magazine, making them want to buy it.

Tagline- 'Drake- the new face of hip hop'- it stands out as it is large and in yellow. 'world cup 2010' makes the readers read the magazine due to their interest with football. There are key points for what the article will include which gives a brief summary. These articles are also key and highlighted in green to make it stand out. This encourages people to buy the magazine

colour scheme- is grey, black, white and other bright colours. The dark colours creates the sense of seriousness, which demonstrates that he is serious with his music.

Image- the image is centred and a medium close up. She is looking directly at the audience, making eye contact with them. The model is Amy Winehouse; a singer and songwriter. The image of her completely dominates the page convey she is a n important person. By doing this, fans would be attracted to it and would want to buy it. The high-key lighting is created by artificial lighting demonstrating that she modelled for this picture and it was taken is a professional location.

Masthead- 'Rolling stones' is a well-known magazine brand. It is bold and stands out, however some of the masthead is hidden behind Amy. This demonstrates that Amy is an important person for the magazine and putting the masthead behind her, prevents any distraction for the audience and only focus on her. The light blue colour matches 'Amy Winehouse' demonstrates that is the main story of the issue. It is positioned at the bottom of the left side of the magazine so she is seen clearly.

Barcode-  To scan and buy or find online. Sold in shops 

Headlines- in red 'summer tours' and 'the dive and her demons' are presented as important due to their bright colour. These article name which would attract the audience to further read the magazine. 

Colour scheme-  black, white and red- these colours matches the Rock theme 

Q is a UK brand magazine. The dominant image is a medium shot of the songwriter, singer and actress, Lady Gaga. In this image, Gaga is naked and just the chains and hands are covering her; this would attract a male audience. She is looking directly at the audience, creating eye contact with them The picture is in a black and white filter which fits the colour scheme of the magazine: red, black and white. The article's text is black and in a serif font which demonstrates it a a formal and serious article, so there is no gossip. As the article takes up a whole page, it is for those who are fan's of Lady Gaga and who enjoys reading as there is a large section about Gaga. On the article, there is a large, red 'L', obviously representing Lady Gaga, is used to attract a larger audience.On top of the article, Lady Gaga's name is included to gain the audience attention