As Magazine Evalution

My magazine uses the layout of a real magazine because it has the main feature of the magazine shown in the background image of the magazine that is where the main focus of the reader should be. It is the image that draws the readers attention and persuades them to buy the magazine. the magazine will be competing with all other magazines on the shelf to get the shoppers attention, so the most eye catching magazine will win. Also like normal magazine layouts it has the barcode, issue number, edition and the price. My magazine uses a bright Pink/Red colour as the background so it is vibrant and peoples eyes are drawn towards it.

It has a few of the sub-features of the magazine briefly noted on the front, around the main image and under the main feature, like that of a typical magazine.

As my magazine is a Valentines day edition the cover stars are in an embrace and looking happy, smiling at the camera. they reflect the genre of music through the clothes they wear and their overall aura.

My magazine is based on the genre of slow jams this includes artists such as Rhianna, Chris brown, Dj Ironik etc. These artists are mainly based at teenagers and young adults in their twenties, so that is who my magazine is trying to attract, to buy the magazine.

The audience for my magazine cover would be the people who listen to the music featured in the magazine, so young adults and teenagers of both genders.

I have addressed and attracted the audience by making the magazine a bright cover (pink) and having the titles in white so it stands out against the pink background, also the title is very big so it can not be missed on the store shelf, and attracts peoples eyes towards it, therefore having more chance of being bought.

I have learnt a lot about Photoshop because before this project i did not have any understanding of how it works, so i have learnt all about the layers, how to produce a background and effects, how to change text size, colour and style. I have also learned all about layers on photoshop and everything else about it. Also before this project, i have only ever used and apple mac once so i was still a little unsure about it, yet now i feel i can use it with confidence.
If i was to make another magazine cover i would make keep the colout the background colour the same as it is bright and eyecatching, and the black and the greyscale image also works, yet i may change the font of the feature articles and also the effect of them because it is not that clear to read. The masthead of the magazine is good because it stands out and the effect gives it a bold look.