Q Magazine Front Cover

 Q Magazine

Photography: There are to types of pictures used within this cover. A facial shot has been used of someone who is most likely a celebrity and Another shot would be that of an extreme long shot taken of the band and editing has been used to merge the pictures together in this case, putting the band within the persons mouth.

Colours scheme: This magazine likes to use dark colours for the pictures and prefers a white to grey fading effect within the background, This gives the context of the rock and roll style of living and using red clothes and orange for effects, this gives the feelings and portrays danger and fire. Gold colour is also used for some texts that can be deemed important such as the band ‘Arctic Monkeys’ and that there is a ‘Definitive Review’

Writing Style:  The writing Styles are simple yet effective. Everything uses the same font but what is interesting is that each separate text has its own colour scheme and size

Overall look: It has the character being prioritised other the name of the magazine with some of the name being covered up and the magazine is also trying to be humorous at the bottom in stating ‘Dave Grohl Saves Rock. Again.’ Unlike other magazines, this one is completely different as it has its barcode on the front of the magazine as well as the barcode not being in the uttermost bottom right or left corner. This is different as it goes against the layout of many other magazine but this can be related to the topic of the magazine itself.

Text/Picture ratio: the text to picture ratio is about 70:30 with the picture being dominant over the text They have prioritised the character over the text as the character who is probably well known like a celebrity would attract the audience by letting them see a familiar face.

Publisher: Bauer Media group

11/11/2011