'The Vaccines' Double Page Spread Analysis 3

The image is a picture of a very famous band called ‘The Vaccines’ this straight away will attract people into the reading the magazine as they are a very popular band. The image has also been stretched across both the pages, I like this as it is unique and different but also the image is clear and doesn’t look squished down. The shot used is a medium shot, I like this shot as the band don’t look to far away but then they aren’t also to close to the camera. You can also see them with their guitars which also links in with the text ‘biggest guitar band of 2011’ this  is effective as it shows how much they must love their guitars. All the members are looking directly into the camera as well which could also be seen as them looking directly into the readers eyes. This could also draw the reader into reading the whole article, especially if they recognise who the band is. They also all look very innocent but also hard at the same time, especially the ones that are wearing eye-liner. The clothes they are wearing also all work really well together and they look like a proper band, the outfits also work really well with the colours on the double page spread and some of the member’s shirts also link in directly with the background. I really like this as it looks really effective and different but also professional at the same time.

The colour scheme across the whole double spread works really well as well together as none of the colours clash but it also works really well with the typography on the page. The outfits that the band are wearing also link in with the background however it almost seems that the centre model has been the one to decide what the background is because the colour of his shirt is the same. However on the left hand side of the page it seems like the paper is quite old and worn out. But bright colours have also been used on the right hand side of the page where all the typography is, the bright blue font means that it is eye-catching and will stand out on the page which will catch people’s attention. A lot of black has also been used on the page; this also stands out over the brown background but also is effective as it makes the font stand out. I like how on the left hand side of the page the main colour that has been used is brown however on the right hand side of the page where the typography is, it has been placed over a white background. I like this as it makes the double page spread look different and unique. But I also like how the image has come across onto the right hand side of the page where all the typography is sometimes placed.

There is one main headline on the right hand side of the page which is ‘THE VACCINES’  and this has been written in big bold font which makes it easily seen but also will capture the attention of the reader and also makes it obvious that the band on the left hand side of the page is ‘The Vaccines’. The headline is also easy to read as It has been placed over a white background. I also like the light blue parts on the page as this adds to the professional look of it. The light blue font also is highlighting the key parts of the magazine, meaning if someone was just having a quick flick through the magazine then they would quickly be gaining information about what is happening on the page. A quote has also been used on  the page  which has been coloured in blue, this is very easy to read and must have been written by one of the members of ‘The Vaccines’ as the members name has then been written underneath the quote. The entire font is also very easy to read as it has been written in one font which have been placed in two columns along the right hand side of the page. Both the first and second paragraph has started with an enlarged letter on the first word. I like this as it looks really professional but also stands out and is eye capturing.

Overall from this double page spread I have now learnt more information and have learnt new ideas about different features on the double page spread. I want to make my double page spread look as professional as possible and I believe from all my research I can do this. In conclusion I really like this double page spread as it is different to all the other double page spreads that I have read. It is also really clear about who the models are which I think is an advantage as some people may not recognise them but then recognise their name. I like how the font is also really easy to read and I like the light blue font as well as this makes the pages look a lot more exciting but also will capture the reader’s attention as well which is the main thing if you want them to read your article.