Wednesday, 24 October 2012
My practice magzine over and contents page
This is the cover for my practice magazine. I called it 'Kawaii', this means 'cute' in Japanese and it's based on Japanese pop culture. For the main image, I used a portrait image of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (a Japanese singer) that links to the main story of the issue. I used sell lines like: '20 ways to kawaii your nails' and 'How to host a party'. This hopefully would entice more readers to buy and read the issue.
The target audience would be for teenage girls, 13-16 years. I researched other magazines, but none of this genre, which would have helped. I got inspiration from 'We love pop' magazine and how they use one image for the background and central image. Also the use of smaller images on the cover related to the features inside.
This is the contents page of my practice magazine. I kept with the colour theme of my cover, which are pastels. This links to the theme of the magazine, kawaii. I organised the contents page into sections, this way the reader can find what they want to read easier and quicker. I used two images on the contents page, they both relate to the features inside the issue.
For a first attempt at making a front cover and contents page, I think it's not that bad. It doesn't look professional an I know that I wouldn't personally spend money to read it. To improve I would use brighter colours to stand out, maybe use a nicer font because the one I used is a bit boring.
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Fabulous!
Magazines
Fabulous! magazine comes free with The Suns's Sunday newspaper.
I think it's target audience is based on gender and is aimed at women. This is mainly because the sell lines indicate that the stories inside are about how to look good, celebrity gossip and men. These are things that stereotypical women would be more interested in.
It is mostly about fashion, showing them on how to interpret celebrity fashion at a cheaper prices.
They also have interviews with certain celebrities etc.
The masthead (title) stands out clearly against the background so it's easy to identify in a shop or news agent's. This magazine doesn't have a logo or a covermount, which could be because it is free.
There isn't a skyline, but the main image is very eye catching.The main image is of the celebrity featured in the main article of the issue and the anchorage title, 'In the mix'. It also overlaps the masthead.
The cover contains sell lines such as, 'Geek to Gazillionaire, the men worth investing in', and 'Suck it up, drink yourself slim and sexy'. This entices the reader and makes them want to read it.
There are many advertisements throughout the magazine suitable for it's target audience, such as: Skin cream, Fabric softener, Mineral water, Kitchen roll, clothes, Thorpe park family deals and Cif cleaner.
A lot of these advertsisements are from big name brands and shops like JJB sports, Olay, Boots, HMV and Cif. I think that only the bigger brands can afford the publicity in Fabulous! magazine because it's a free magazine.
Fabulous! magazine comes free with The Suns's Sunday newspaper.
I think it's target audience is based on gender and is aimed at women. This is mainly because the sell lines indicate that the stories inside are about how to look good, celebrity gossip and men. These are things that stereotypical women would be more interested in. It is mostly about fashion, showing them on how to interpret celebrity fashion at a cheaper prices.
They also have interviews with certain celebrities etc.
The masthead (title) stands out clearly against the background so it's easy to identify in a shop or news agent's. This magazine doesn't have a logo or a covermount, which could be because it is free.
There isn't a skyline, but the main image is very eye catching.The main image is of the celebrity featured in the main article of the issue and the anchorage title, 'In the mix'. It also overlaps the masthead.
The cover contains sell lines such as, 'Geek to Gazillionaire, the men worth investing in', and 'Suck it up, drink yourself slim and sexy'. This entices the reader and makes them want to read it.
There are many advertisements throughout the magazine suitable for it's target audience, such as: Skin cream, Fabric softener, Mineral water, Kitchen roll, clothes, Thorpe park family deals and Cif cleaner.
A lot of these advertsisements are from big name brands and shops like JJB sports, Olay, Boots, HMV and Cif. I think that only the bigger brands can afford the publicity in Fabulous! magazine because it's a free magazine.
Kerrang
Magazines
It is a music magazine, focused mainly on rock music.
It is a music magazine, focused mainly on rock music.
The title is bold against the colour of the background, but the center image overlaps the center of the manstead.
The magazine includes posters of some of the artists featured in the issue, which also attracts more customers.
There are many sell lines to attract the reader.
There are many buzz words.
The central image is tied in with the main story of the issue.
There asre smaller images to tie in with the smaller stories inside the magazine.
All of the advertsments used on the cover is well suited for tennagers making it perfect fot the target audience.
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Types of Magazine
Music Magazines are a popular choice of magazine.
Billboard is an example of a music magazine.
Billboard is an example of a music magazine.
Gossip Magazines are another popular choice of magazine.
OK! is an example of a gossip magazine.
This is an example of a teen magazine.
Fashion magazines are a popular choice of magazine.
Vogue is a prime example of a fashion magazine and is well known all over the world.
fine Cooking is an example of a food magazine.
This type of magazine gives the reader tips and recipes.
you&your wedding is an example of a bridal magazine.
Sci Fi is a popular sci-fi magazine.
OK! is an example of a gossip magazine.
This is an example of a teen magazine.
Fashion magazines are a popular choice of magazine.
Vogue is a prime example of a fashion magazine and is well known all over the world.
fine Cooking is an example of a food magazine.
This type of magazine gives the reader tips and recipes.
you&your wedding is an example of a bridal magazine.
Sci Fi is a popular sci-fi magazine.