The models on the double page spread are a well
known rock band. The image has been spread across both pages, I like this as it
makes the image look really cool but it is also staying professional at the
same time as the editor hasn’t squished the image down onto just one side of
the page. You can also clearly see that the band is a rock band due to their
outfits but also the makeup on the models. The shot used is a long shot, this
means that we can see the whole body of the band and each person is standing in
a different place but also posing differently. It also shows us their body
language as well and how they are as group. They look like quite a dark band
with a lot of emotions, each one of the models are also looking in different
places. For example some members are looking directly at the camera which could
be seen as looking directly into the readers eye would could be effective as it
could grasp the readers attentions, where as some members are looking down but
also in different directions. However they are all wearing black outfits which
also fit in with the colours on the double page spread and doesn’t make anything
clash together. I can also see the background on this image compared to other
double page spreads where the backgrounds have been computer edited out meaning
all you can really see is the model and then just a plain background. However I
really like the image on this double page spread as you can see the background
and I believe this is really effective as it is also following the theme of ‘ROCK’
But there is also another person in the background of the band which is quite confusing
as I’m not sure if he is meant to be part of the band or if he is just another person
in the background, the editor hasn’t really made it very clear.
A lot of typography has been used across both
pages. I like this as it isn’t the typical image on one side and then text on
the other side. A big bold heading has been used to make clear what the text is
about but it also has a non bold header just underneath the bold font. It also
has included a logo on the right hand side of the title; this could be
something that is relating to the text. An album cover has also been used to
start of the text; this could be a clear indication to the reader about what
the actual font is all about. The font in all the paragraphs are all the same,
this is good as it is very clear and easy to read. I like how the font has been
placed over a black background as well and is white. This means that the text
is very easy to read but also doesn’t clash with the central image at the same
time. A quote has also been used on the double page spread as well, this could
stand out to readers who are looking through as it also has a name underneath
which means that it must be a famous celebrity. The quote is in big, white bold
text which means that it is easy to see. This could be effective about putting
a quote as it may interest people in going to read the whole article.
The main colours on this double page spread are
white and black. These colours both work really well together as the black
represents the theme of ‘ROCK’ but then the white is used for the typography
which also makes the font really easy to read. The colours from the image also
go really well with the background as they don’t clash but also add to the gloominess
of the whole double page spread.
Overall I really like this double page spread as
it looks really professional but you can also straight away tell what the theme
of the magazine is as well. The typography also works really well and I have
also come up with some really good ideas about what I want to include on my
final double page spread. I like how the image has used a background image but
also how it has been spread across two pages instead of squished onto one page.
I think it looks really effective and is different to other magazines. But in conclusion
I really like this magazines double page spread and I have developed more
knowledge and understanding.
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