Contents page analysis
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This contents page has a very pale colour scheme mixed with black to help the titles of the page stand out on the background. The colours represent a very vibrant pop and r&b culture which links to the artist used. The main image Nicki Minaj has been used, as she is an idol and pop sensation in the music industry. Bold font has also been used here for the sub titles which help it to stand out from the pale background, to point out the important features to the audience. There is also a website link that is drawing readers in to reading online as well as reading the magazine. The main image of the artist Nicki Minaj has key lighting which is used on her face and around her. This represents her as an innocent girl conveying her purity as she is dressed in light colours and as a princess with a crown on her head. This is suitable for the audience because they know she has a unique dress sense. As the artist is sat on the right she creates a professional look to the audience as you are able to yet see the image as well as the featuring text on the left hand side. The dominant contrast of the artist helps her stand out and indicates to the audience who the main article will be about. The medium/ king shot helps to show more of the artist and makes her more appealing to the audience. As she is dressed unusual may draw the reader in as they may want to know why she is presented the way she is. The magazine has balanced the page so that the column of the numbers are alot smaller than the image enabling the image not to be over crowded.
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This contents page has been designed in this way as "Vibe" magazine. This style for the contents page is used in all of their magazines which allows the magazine to be easily recognizable. The main image features Kanye west in a mid-shot as this R&B/ hip hop music artist is well known therefore also easily recognizable drawing the reader into buying the magazine. Kanye Looks very serious due to his facial expressions which is shown by his body posture as his hands are in his pockets, this may suggest that the magazine is not only music however have a key element of fashion involved also. The magazine features are listed by the side of the main image, with bold numbers, as well a small description besides each key feature, conveying what the article is about which may interest the reader into keeping on reading the article. A grey colour scheme is used and the only vibrant colour shown is the red heart covered by a head, this is the only real colour used so that the readers are instantly draw towards the heart. This suggests to the reader that the article featuring Kanye West may be about his personal life as the heart may connote love. The significance of the hand covering kanye's heart may suggest due to his body posture that his heart has been either touched or taken away. Many idea's could be interpreted from this idea, giving the reader a chance to think, this may also be included as an exclusive feature in the magazine which will also interest the audience.
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The contents page is organised into one column down the left hand side in big and bold text.
This links with the genre of the Billboard magazine as the imagery is the main focus in the magazine. The style of font is also carried on in the title like it is on the front cover saying 'Billboard'. The overall style of the magazine is popular music and up and coming artists so the style is very plain with just one or two colors used. This is done so that the main cover images can be the main attraction. Also, the features which make it appear exclusive are the Xmas special and the professional formatting so the reader feels as if they are reading a magazine which knows what they are talking about. There are four images on the contents page, the images mise-en-scene have the same backgrounds a music theater background or of a musical instrument included within the image. The linguistic devices which are used to persuade the reader to buy the magazine are the use of bold text and different font for the subheadings so that they stand out. There is humor used throughout the contents page which has the effect on the target audience that Billboard magazine is a friendly music magazine which has modern humor for modern music tastes. The features of the magazine are easy to locate from using the contents page as a guide as the main feature e.g the Xmas in the July issue is as the main feature so they have the main picture to guide you to the main contents page.
This links with the genre of the Billboard magazine as the imagery is the main focus in the magazine. The style of font is also carried on in the title like it is on the front cover saying 'Billboard'. The overall style of the magazine is popular music and up and coming artists so the style is very plain with just one or two colors used. This is done so that the main cover images can be the main attraction. Also, the features which make it appear exclusive are the Xmas special and the professional formatting so the reader feels as if they are reading a magazine which knows what they are talking about. There are four images on the contents page, the images mise-en-scene have the same backgrounds a music theater background or of a musical instrument included within the image. The linguistic devices which are used to persuade the reader to buy the magazine are the use of bold text and different font for the subheadings so that they stand out. There is humor used throughout the contents page which has the effect on the target audience that Billboard magazine is a friendly music magazine which has modern humor for modern music tastes. The features of the magazine are easy to locate from using the contents page as a guide as the main feature e.g the Xmas in the July issue is as the main feature so they have the main picture to guide you to the main contents page.