Side by Side Magazine Cover Analysis

   In my magazine cover for Francesca I followed many key aspects and conventions of a magazine cover. My masthead is featured at the top of the cover, as seen in the Entertainment Weekly magazine. I used a bigger size font to create immediate attention. This is also a convention of magazine covers for practicality with being able to notice it when stacked on a display, as the top of the magazines usually stick out at the top.
   The image on the magazine cover is of the director of Francesca; I chose to compare this to the image on the Entertainment magazine as it’s more of a sophisticated picture, rather than a weapon, villain or victim. In both my magazine and Entertainment the photograph is directly addressing the audience by looking straight to the camera. This effect is used to invite the reader in and encourage them to buy the magazine. The images also conventionally lay over the masthead, just to ensure they are the main focal point.
   The main cover line is significantly bigger than the other cover lines and also uses the font on the poster for Francesca; this is so that in advertising the film would get immediate recognition and connection to the film. The main cover line also links to the image on the cover to link the 2 together; this is seen in both the magazines. The quote from the director on my magazine also communicates to the audience through the realism it contributes.
   The other cover lines on my magazine are a simple and bold font to communicate the stories quickly, without the reader needing to take time and pick it up; this would increase the rate of sales with the easy understanding of cover lines. The cover line “Who’s next for dinner?” addresses the reader and challenges them the question, almost hinting they could be next, which threatens the reader. This effect would make them want to read it to clear up that answer.
   The colours used relate to the horror genre and represent real life media products, like the Entertainment magazine cover; as all the colours I have used are also seen on that magazine. The red connotes danger and blood but is also alarming to draw attention. The black is a statement colour which also connotes danger and darkness. The white text used is used for clear practicality of clear reading but is effective against the black.