Final Magazine Front Cover

After some critical feedback from my teacher and some more extensive research, I concluded that the main image should be changed to a more straight/head on shot as this is a more powerful and strong shot used in magazines. Therefore, I took another shot of the protagonist in this shot with the intense emotion and replaced the original main image, I used the same technique as I did the previous image for the effects. Also, I decided to move the sell lines (on the right hand-side) and barcode more over to the edge of the magazine while making them slightly bigger. Finally, I made the banner images all the same size as this would add to the professionalism of the magazine. 

Film Magazine Construction

Masthead Font Research

Here I have conducted some further film magazine research into the masthead font. From my original research into magazine front covers, I noticed that each magazine uses very basic but noticeable (large and bold) fonts for the masthead. Therefore, I have chosen these fonts as I feel that they all have a bold, basic look which will have visual impact on the target audience. Each of the fonts have something unique about them but they are all very similar to a certain extent. This made the job of picking out the masthead harder. From drafting each font with the main image, I managed to come to a conclusion of using the first font which is called 'impact'. I used this font as it allowed the main image to be dominating and eye catching. This was because the masthead did not take away any attention from the main image while being noticeable and rememberable.

Film Magazine Colour Scheme

Here is the colour scheme for my film magazine. I have used Adobe Kuler to display the colours that I feel reflect the genre of the film. From looking at various film magazine front covers, I have realised that the colour schemes relate to the film and is a significant part in portraying the genre of the film. Also, I have taken my audience research into account and used the colours that most appeal to the target audience. I have chosen the colours of white, grey, red and black as I feel that these colours connote the urban gang violence. Black and red highlight the mysterious and violent aspect of the film. While the white and grey add a professional look for the magazine. The contrast of all the colours work well together which will allow the magazine to reflect the film genre.

Film Magazine Images

Film Magazine IT Layout

This is a flat plan of what my front cover magazine will look like, highlighting the placement of the masthead, headline, sell lines etc. I will go by this layout and change aspects if necessary. 

Urban Drama - Front Cover Magazine Analysis