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Layout

I have chose this to do as my contents page because I really like the Layout. We see here that the Masthead carries over from the front cover and is clearly indicated by being placed on a black strip across the page. Further more I like how the picture of the main story line is given priority as it clearly indicates to the reader which page and what the story is about in a brief introduction below the picture. I really like the use of space on the right hand side as I believe the colours fit into the rest of the magazine in general, as we can see the magazine is split into a few subsections and it is clearly shown which page covers certain topics in the different subsections. I also like the use of the promotion used in a more of a coupon type of way, this encourages the readers to buy more of the NME magazines in the future. 

Colour

I believe the colours of the contents page really grasp what the NME colour scheme is about. Its very simplistic which can always be even more effective than the most detail. Red is clearly a main colour portrayed throughout the NME magazines, however we see here that Red is used very lightly, therefore meaning the magazine isnt over run with red and keeps a very light theme going with the white, contrasting the content of the magazine as it is mainly about bands who have the persona of being dark and mysterious.

Photography

The photography in the magazine is more of an action shot, this makes the magazine seem more interesting and lively. This is also a picture taken from one of the sets of the Arctic Monkeys concerts giving the readers if they were there a momento of the night, or if you haven't seen them, maybe it would make you consider going to watch them live. It is also very gritty which conforms to the persona of the magazine as being very grunge and old fashioned.

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Research into Similar Products

After analysing this media magazine, I decided that this genre is particularly intriguing as it has quite a niche market which I am hoping to have. The use of a house style with the colour red in is also appealing as it stands out against other magazines and creates a more rebellious tone throughout the rest of th magazine while reflecting the ethos of the magazine.

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The music magazine I analysed is "Billboard", this includes Amy Winehouse as a feature. The reason I chose this magazine to analyse is because I believe it has many of the conventions, which allowed me to talk about it in a more of a Analytical way which made me enhance my skills and use them to see why this magazine follows the conventions. I believe the simplicity adds so much effect, making me wonder if I should do a simplistic theme for mine.

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VIBE

 
 



I like this music magazine because of the effect being in black and white this gives a contrast effect with the other colours such as the red. The black and white allows the vibrancy of the red really stands out and gives a sense of excitement and danger meaning it reaches out to the younger audience. The model here shows like he's looking very serious therefore portraying to the audience that he is either upset and his story is in the magazine or that he is serious about a new song/album, this shows emotion on the model is crucial to portray the correct atmosphere to the audience. We also see the barcode is clearly visible on a black background showing clearly where it is and drawing attention to it. http://bethcheevers.blogspot.co.uk/2009/11/vibe-magazine-follows-typical-magazine.html

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Spin
 


This magazine cover from SPIN is also very simplistic however the magazine cover itself has a very vintage theme to it, this is unusual which attracts a certain type of audience. Spin is a Indie magazine and covers all the latest bands. The red bands going across the cover makes it seem like a wrapped up newspaper that you desperatley want to read playing to the psychological side of the audience. This magazine doesnt have as much writing on it as the VIBE magazine, however it does have the same type of content such as names of artists therefore showing the audience what else is part of the magazine.

http://victoriaasmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/music-magazine-analysis-examples.html

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Vibe

This magazine from VIBE, outlines how simplicity can be effective. As we see Drake is center which is the first thing readers are drawn to, therefere an icon such as drake appeals to the audience. Colours are used for effect but again it is very simplistic, they also compliment each other. As we see here Drake is wearing black which combines with the background. Yellow is used for the splash of colour, this is done to keep it from looking dull. However Drake is not the only big name used by VIBE, we see above the VIBE headline that names such as Lil Wayne and 50 Cent. This, combined with Drake, excites the readers to see whats happened with their favourite rappers. VIBE is a music magazine however it is covering other topics such as fashion, this gives diversity to a magazine cover which is allowing it to appeal to a wider range of audience allowing it to reach maximum sales.

https://jamieacsimpson.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/music-magazine-evaluation/

Magazine Questionnaire Analysis

Hello my name is Josh Vile, I am currently studying my AS Media course. This course is 50% coursework and 50% Exam. The coursework we will be completing will be a music magazine which we must use original photography. This blog will be used to keep track of my coursework and allow me to complete tasks set my the teacher and allow them to see my coursework and the times set, to see if I completed it on time.

I uploaded the cropping exercise i did today to demonstrate ICT Skills and using a magazine masthead. This will be useful for my preliminary task.