Typical features :
- Big & Bold Fonts ( colour co-ordinated with model )
- Models dressed in latest fashion
- Models are the genre icons
- Straplines on side feature other well known artists.
- Models wear similar styles of clothing with similar poses.
- Models keep straight face, with no facial expressions or emotions showing.
Monday, 14 December 2009
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Detailed Analysis
- This magazine is called XXL and is sort of focused at the same kind of target audience as my magazine, the genre of GRIME does not really have many magazines out on the market but the hip hop magazines are very close. This front cover definately stands out and will appeal to the target audience mainly because of the main image of Birdman and Lil Wayne. The picture itself will appeal to everyone who likes this genre of music because of the fact that they are 2 of the biggest stars in the hip hop industry.The "Bling" they are wearing gives a impression of wealth and ganster looking. The top left corner has the title saying 10th Anniversary our biggest issue ever, which draws our attention too it making us believe it may be better than other magazines. What the models are wearing is very steriotypical , it is usual gangsta clothing. A flat peak cap , baggy jeans , chains , lots of tattoos this means the target audience would most probably wear the same kind of thing because these are there icons.
-This magazine Rap-Up is a magazine on the genre of rap which again isn't my genre but is close enough. The main model is T.I who is a well known rapper, this makes the magazine more appealing because they may want to read about the well known rappers. Also the title RAP-UP is covered up by part of the modles head, but because its such a well known magazine it just adds to the effect and makes it look trendy. The taglines and straplines feature names of other well known artist's which makes the magazine more appealing. The Font style and colour scheme of the magazine with the the pink, black and white makes the magazine appeal to materalists. The magazine is appealing to all the people in its genre or people who like the artists mentioned.
- True magzine is a Hip hop magazine but also has fashion in, this is a good idea because it will appeal to a much bigger niche. 50 Cent is also a major artist in the Hip Hop industry so the title "50 Cent : The Real Curtis Jackson " is appealing to the target audience because they will want to know more about the artist. The colour scheme on this magazine is excellent, the white background makes the blue font stand out, also the way the model is dressed in different shades of blue makes this cover appeal to the people who like fashion and hip hop. As in all the magazines of my genre there are other artists names down the side which will make the target audience even more interested. The strap and taglines also stand out, this will draw the target audience to the cover making them want to read more.
Typical reader :
- Listen to Grime / Rap music.
- They are materialists.
- They are hedonists.
- They are post-modernists.
- They prefer to be out all night than in at home
- They may take drugs and drink privately but openly with friends.
- They like to enjoy themselves by drinking , smoking , partying and taking recreational drugs.
-This magazine Rap-Up is a magazine on the genre of rap which again isn't my genre but is close enough. The main model is T.I who is a well known rapper, this makes the magazine more appealing because they may want to read about the well known rappers. Also the title RAP-UP is covered up by part of the modles head, but because its such a well known magazine it just adds to the effect and makes it look trendy. The taglines and straplines feature names of other well known artist's which makes the magazine more appealing. The Font style and colour scheme of the magazine with the the pink, black and white makes the magazine appeal to materalists. The magazine is appealing to all the people in its genre or people who like the artists mentioned.
- True magzine is a Hip hop magazine but also has fashion in, this is a good idea because it will appeal to a much bigger niche. 50 Cent is also a major artist in the Hip Hop industry so the title "50 Cent : The Real Curtis Jackson " is appealing to the target audience because they will want to know more about the artist. The colour scheme on this magazine is excellent, the white background makes the blue font stand out, also the way the model is dressed in different shades of blue makes this cover appeal to the people who like fashion and hip hop. As in all the magazines of my genre there are other artists names down the side which will make the target audience even more interested. The strap and taglines also stand out, this will draw the target audience to the cover making them want to read more.
Typical reader :
- Listen to Grime / Rap music.
- They are materialists.
- They are hedonists.
- They are post-modernists.
- They prefer to be out all night than in at home
- They may take drugs and drink privately but openly with friends.
- They like to enjoy themselves by drinking , smoking , partying and taking recreational drugs.
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Initial Analysis.
- Grime
- Teenagers / Young Adults ( 14-21)
- The cover appeals the target audience because it has a good main image that suits the genre of the music. The main picture is one of a Mc and in a studio which makes it look fresh and stylish, also the way the Tagline's stand out and how the name of the magazine is writen down the side in a stylish way.
- R&B
- Appeals to people
- The magazine will appeal to the target audience because of the main image which is of Chris Brown who is a R&B/HipHop artist. Also the main tagline stands out to us and the straplines are quite detailed so we know what will be in the magazine. The colour scheme is very stylish with the black gold and white theme, also the main title stands out because it is red. Even tho the N in EBONY is covered up because the magazine is so popular and well known. The Car lights in the background also make the main image stand out more, also because the main models body has been photoshopped so it looks perfect which will draw customers 
to it especially females.
to it especially females.- DJ Magazine.
- Appeals to people who are interested in Dj's and the music they produce.
- This magazine cover will definately appeal to the target audience because it has so much going out. The main name of the magazine stands out in bold red writing, also there are many taglines and screamers that are in bright colours and therefore this will attract the audience. The main image of the 2 DJ's stands out aswell because they are both looking at the camera which draws our 
attention to them.
attention to them. - Hip Hop / Rap
-Would appeal to many people, particular those who are interested in hip hop or rap or possibly people who are just interested in particular artists.
- The front cover would definately appeal to the target audience because it has a big picture of Lil Wayne on the front cover, who is a very popular artist at the moment. The title of the magazien XXL stands out aswell because of the red background around it and the bold white writing. Also the big tagline of "Lil Wayne - Im not hot, Im Great" attracts us to it because of the fonts and writing. Also there are straplines on the side with other artists mentioned which makes the magazine appeal to the target audience even more.
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