Ashley Finch Media Studies

Magazine Front Cover Analysis

I decided to also analyze the same movie as it appeared on a magazine, to keep consistency in my work and identify similar and different conventions between each.
The background is black, similar to the posters dark murky forest. The main picture is of Bella and Edward, and each one parallels the other. Both of their hair is chocolate brown and compliments the other, even their eyes have been edited to the same green and their skin is a cream and clear complexion.
The title of the magazine runs vertically across the top of the magazine. 'People' is in a large white font and instantly captures the readers attention. The words 'Special Collectors Edition' runs to the right of the title, 'Special' is emphasized by a white font and 'Collectors Edition' is in black, they are mounted on a yellow background which stands out against the black. This is aimed to the more dedicated readers of the magazine but still captures the target audiences eye.

The colour scheme of white, yellow and black continues with the caption 'Twilight Returns' in capital letters mounted upon the main image. This is in white which contrasts with the main caption 'New Moon' which is in a large, yellow, simple font which really stands out to the audience.

Below these are the additional images. One of Edward and Bella and One of Jacob and Bella. They are enclosed in a similar rounded rectangle which again draws the attention of the audience. The love triangle between the three main actors is also dominate through these photos are we see intimate photos between them in different locations. To the right of these images is the caption 'Exclusive' is in yellow which again highlights this particular word to the audience as the publisher is emphasizing on the actual story within the magazine, therefore encouraging them to purchase it to read it. Accompanying this is 'Behind the Scenes' which is in a white font (again they are using a continuous colour scheme throughout the magazine front cover) however 'Scenes' is in a larger font emphasizing this particular word to the audience.

The pug is mounted upon the main image to the right of the page. 'Hot New Photos!' is in a relatively small font, although it is contrasted with the whole front cover by using a red text. 'New' is in capitals and in the largest font, again emphasizing to the reader that these images and article are exclusive and will not be available anywhere else, encouraging them to purchase the magazine.
The bar code is neatly placed in the bottom right hand corner of the front cover allowing it to be visible but attract no attention away from the image or front cover itself.