Double page spread

Here is my double page spread as you can see i am ver pleased with it as it meets the requirments of what a double page should look like.

The layout of this double page has differed to my orignal drwan up mock as i felt it did not suitthe needs of the target audience nor did it follow the typical conventions of what a magazine following my genre would look like. Also as you can see one side of A4 is covered with an image and the other half is an interview this craetes an even layout for the target audience of people who are don't like much text therfore a large image meets thier needs and people who do like text there is a page full also. Guttering has also been placed above the image going across in a horizontal line as it links to the contents page and follow the colour pattern throughout.
The image on the right hand side denotes of a girl with headphones listening to music here this image has then been inhanced by adding a speciual technique to it on photoshop in order to give a funcky edgy look. Also by adding this special effect it connotes a techno stlye which is one of th emany musics that influences the magazine. The colours that have been selected to enhance the image include yellow, red and bleaack as these are the colours used throughout therefore creating a consistancy throughout. A Quote has been placed by the image as this gives a sneak preview of what the interview consists of this therfoe is a small incentive in order to get the target audience enticed to readonward and purchase the magazine.

The typography on the right hand side is also consistant with that alreday used and the size alteration differs due to the impotance of the text. For exmaple the article's titile is the largest piece of text as theis is ehat interests the target audiencewhat the article is about. The competition os also very important therefore that is much larget than the interview itself. The text below the actual interview is much smaller as it is the web page were inteactive viewers can log on and the page number is the reference. as you can see it is split into collomn as it is a generic convention to position the text in this way.

Contents page

Here is the contents page of my magazine, i am very pleased with this as i feel it meets the needs of my target audience.

Starting with the main image on the contents page it has an added affect which highlight the advance in technology as well as making the magazine looking funky and fresh. The effect used also places a red hue to the image which follows the colours used throughout. The model's props and clothing also reflect on having a good time as she is listening to music with headphones in, smilling showing she is having a good time. The smaller image on the right hand side also has an effect placed on it as it is a moving image which reflects that it is a dancing magazine it shows a fun loving time. Also the models clothing shows she is having fun and is young this is repersented through her short skirt which is very provocative. The final image is of a CD cover in the left hand corner this is of the latest new album released into the charts.
The colours used follow the front cover as this creates a continuity throughout so red, black and yellow are still used.

The typography is the same also with front sizes differing due to the importance of it.The background follows the same colour scheme as it is white, this is the last colour from the four colours, this also allows the images and text on the for front to stand out and be bold.
Finally the structure of the magazine has one column going down the left hand side and two joined bellow the main image. The first column contains sub categories which helps to identify specific areas of the magazine i.e. the latest fashion and music. There is also a little music review at the bottom which also another reflection of what type of magazine it is. The border surrounding the edge of the page is of a retro black and white squares this creates a funky look. Also this black and white square colour is used on the models dress on the front cover as a result there are links between the two which keeps a continuous flow throughout.
Also above the mini music review is a heading to explain what is going on in that specific section allowing easy assess to stories so no time is wasted. Above the first column is a rounded square which contains the word "Contents" and has the date on it showing it is the latest issue released to date.

As you can see from above here is the drawn mock up of my contents page, here i planned out the layout by position text and pictures in the appropiate areas in order to follow the typical conventions of my magazine cover. from my finished product you can see they match up fairly well therefore no adjustments had to be made.

Front cover

Here is my front cover of my magazine, i am very pleased with the end result as i feel it meets the needs of my target audience which includes dance music and clubbing lovers.
The origin of the title “Replay” comes from replaying your favourite music tune over and over again therefore getting glued into your mind. The typography of the title is in lower case which gives the magazine a relaxed approach to things. it is also in San serif which means it is strong and bold this means it can be recognised instantly by the target audience. Also as it is is the masthead it must be the most important element of the cover therefore being the biggest.
The straplines are another key element of my front they are all connected to the genre of the magazine which means they also must stand out as they are what makes the target audience to purchase the magazine. For example the strapline "Samantha Ronson live" here a famous established artist is used to lore in the the audience.
I have also added a little free gesture on the front cover as a incentive to persuade the target audience to purchase it. The free CD does this as it gives the consumer a taster of what type of music the magazine is about and what they reviews will be of.
The background of my front cover is a plain bight yellow which allows the picture of the model to stand out, also the colour yellow is fun, vibrant and young this reflects upon the type of people purchasing the magazine which is of people aged 18 and onwards.
Another key element of my front cover is the colours used i choose a selection of four colours red, white, yellow and black. All of these are used as the compliment each other therefore making the cover looking ascetically pleasing. Key points such as the kicker is placed in the brighter colour out of the four as it is one of the most important parts of the magazine.
Typography is another aspect of the magazine that must be cohesive with the rest of the magazine. Therefore i used a similar front to the masthead to make sure it was not miss matching therefore not looking symmetrical on both sides. The size of the front is also another vital element as the bigger the text is the more important it is so it must stand out. The alignment of the text is slightly tilted towards one side as this a special so something had to made different and unique.
The image of the model has been cut around and placed on the background. This picture was selected as it is very seductive and provocative which reflects upon the cheekiness of the magazine. This is done through the use of props such as the lollipop and glasses these are retro, fresh looking extras which give the magazine a boost to the magazine. The colours used also follow the colour scheme as the dress is black and white with the jewelry being red, this as a result compliments the cover well.
Finally the general conventions of the magazine was placed in specific areas such as cost and bar code. These small elements are still key therefore must be positioned in a certain area.
As you can see from my hand drawn copy of my front page the mock up and the actual cover follow the same structure as i have thought out and planned the layout.