1. Analysis of article 2- Mixmag MEDIA KIT

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1. Analysis of article 1- XXL MEDIA KIT

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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. 

1. Analysis of article 1- XXL

Analysis of article 1- XXL

Front cover: The shot types of this article is full lengths shot with most of the models mid shot and are all in different postures which gives us a clear understanding that they are expressing themselves. The framing of this front cover is that the models are framed in one place with some sitting and some standing in different levels. The lighting is centered with no shadow. The costumes used in this cover are casual clothing which indicates that they are comfortable and laid back.

Convention of page layout: mast head on the top left hand side which traditionally belongs there. The font choices are consistent this is important as it will avoid tackiness and will make it look appealing to the audience. There are some teasers of on the sides of the magazine which are only names. There’s a cover line on the bottom of the page to which gives an understanding on what the magazine is featuring. The text boxes are aligned and are in columns.  The language used is in second person which means that someone else is talking about them and their achievements. The genre of this magazine is American hip hop the stars are well known by the younger generation. These stars are mainly from America which is why most specialise in this genre. Most of the stars have a similar costume this could connote that they do a similar type of music.  The publisher of XXL is Bill williams and the editor in chief is Vanessa Satten. by the looks of it, the audience for this magazine is probably early 20's that are employed because there's lots of advertisements on headphones and trainers. however most teens would read this magazine too as it has most of the well known artists. 

The contents page normally has the page numbers to the relevant pages. this directs you to where and what you should be looking at instead of looking through all the pages. the page numbers stay on the left hand side with a heading and there will normally be a picture on the right side. 

Practice cover

Today in class we attempting a cover for a music magazine. we used Photoshop to add the layers in, these layers consist  of a Masthead, a main cover line, bar-code and we had to manipulate the masthead by erasing parts of the font. I have experience with Photoshop therefore this lesson on designing a front cover was a recap. the main focus of my front cover is the weeknd so it was a struggle to erase some of my masthead due to his hair but i managed to make it look presentable even though its incomplete.  

differences and similarities of music magazines and college magazines 

• A college magazine and a music magazines have many differences as well as similarities. The main difference is that the model used for the college magazine is smiling whereas in a music the model wouldn't show any emotion and would be still. another difference is that in a college magazine they talk about college life however, in a music magazine its more on music and advertising products that relate to music. 
• a similarity is that both the magazines have a masthead, a puff, cover lines and a skyline 

Class work: looking at contents page

we worked in groups of 4 discussing the contents page and how the columns are aligned in this page. the content page consists of many pictures or 1.

Music magazine and technology

Production schedule for coursework

My name is Seema and I am going to be presenting my media work.