The most common features are as followed:
>The masthead's are similar as they have bold colours which are meant to attract the target audience. Most of the mastheads are on top of a white background this is to make the colours contrast and to stick out more to the people viewing. As well you can see that the main image is either covering the masthead or vice versa. This is because they want the front cover to look as in it is linked with each other. If they kept all the features in their own part of the front cover, not interlinking it would not look professional, this way it looks crowded to an extent which makes the targeted audience feel as if it includes a lot of information.
>We also see that a common feature is the colour scheme, most of the magazines stick to a basic colour scheme, this is to stop the cover looking so crowded and gives a sophisticated, serious look to the audience. Many people use the colour black as it is the most universal colour and can stand out as it is the most unlike colour. Black and white are the most commonly used colour with normally a tertiary colour such as pink, which shows the target audience could be more aimed at females, as the pink colour is represented and linked to females.
>In addition we see that all of the main images are placed in the center of the cover. This is to make a statement to the audience that this is who the main article will be about. Also the main image is of either a mid close up or mid long shot as they want to show some of the clothing but it is to show that the audience should be more concerned about the face of the main image as this is how you can distinguish who it is. Similarly, all of the models on the front cover are looking towards the camera (Direct mode of address).This is to give a more personal feeling towards the audience as you can feel connected to the picture as they are looking at you. Making you feel the need more to buy the issue.
We can also see that most of the females on the front covers are showing more skin than the males, some are not wearing any clothing on their top half. This is to attract the male audience however, it can also be seen as a way to attract the female audience as they believe that they should look like that so they have to read the main article.
>The sell lines or coverlines of each of these front covers are on the edge of the front cover. This is to try not to take focus off the main image but to still explain else the issue has to offer inside, making it more appealing as it acts as a synopsis. Also you can see on the sell lines that some of them use english language features such as alliteration, rule of three or rhyme. This is to make the front cover look 'catchy' which is more entertaining which helps succeed the purpose of the magazine.
>The masthead's are similar as they have bold colours which are meant to attract the target audience. Most of the mastheads are on top of a white background this is to make the colours contrast and to stick out more to the people viewing. As well you can see that the main image is either covering the masthead or vice versa. This is because they want the front cover to look as in it is linked with each other. If they kept all the features in their own part of the front cover, not interlinking it would not look professional, this way it looks crowded to an extent which makes the targeted audience feel as if it includes a lot of information.
>We also see that a common feature is the colour scheme, most of the magazines stick to a basic colour scheme, this is to stop the cover looking so crowded and gives a sophisticated, serious look to the audience. Many people use the colour black as it is the most universal colour and can stand out as it is the most unlike colour. Black and white are the most commonly used colour with normally a tertiary colour such as pink, which shows the target audience could be more aimed at females, as the pink colour is represented and linked to females.
>In addition we see that all of the main images are placed in the center of the cover. This is to make a statement to the audience that this is who the main article will be about. Also the main image is of either a mid close up or mid long shot as they want to show some of the clothing but it is to show that the audience should be more concerned about the face of the main image as this is how you can distinguish who it is. Similarly, all of the models on the front cover are looking towards the camera (Direct mode of address).This is to give a more personal feeling towards the audience as you can feel connected to the picture as they are looking at you. Making you feel the need more to buy the issue.
We can also see that most of the females on the front covers are showing more skin than the males, some are not wearing any clothing on their top half. This is to attract the male audience however, it can also be seen as a way to attract the female audience as they believe that they should look like that so they have to read the main article.
>The sell lines or coverlines of each of these front covers are on the edge of the front cover. This is to try not to take focus off the main image but to still explain else the issue has to offer inside, making it more appealing as it acts as a synopsis. Also you can see on the sell lines that some of them use english language features such as alliteration, rule of three or rhyme. This is to make the front cover look 'catchy' which is more entertaining which helps succeed the purpose of the magazine.
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