1. Analysis of article 2- Mixmag

Analysis of article 2- Mixmag

Front cover of this article is a mid-shot type with the model looking directly at the camera covering the center of his face with his hands. The lighting is shot from the left side enhancing a shadow of the right side of his face which creates an effect. 

Convention of page layout: the masthead runs across the top of the front cover rather than the left hand side. There's two font choices which are consistent and work nicely with each other as there's a set font for the main point and another font for the branched points. The cover lines are shown on both left and right side but mainly on the right with this magazine cover.with this cover there's a skyline which tends to be right at the top of the front cover which normally says what the magazine is. However, not all magazine covers have this such as XXL. The text boxes are put into columns so that they are easy to read and easy to navigate around. The language used is in second person. Most double page spreads are either Q&A’s or written in 1^st or 2^nd person. This could be directed at people who are interested in rappers. The genre is DJ and is aimed at young clubbers who are aware of the latest songs. By looking at the audience the publisher can decide on what adverts to put up which then makes it more convenient for the audience as it will be under their interests. 

the contents page for this magazine is a double page spread which has three images reflecting on who the magazine is aimed at and where the music comes from. the page numbers are out into columns on the left and right with the main pages in a bigger size.