Market research into existing magazines

Front cover: 

These front covers all have similar layouts. They all have very clear, close up images, which make the magazine covers look very modern and stand out. All of these magazines have the same or similar colour schemes; 3 colours, mainly black red and white. The main images represent the type of artist that the main cover artist is, which is important for the audience if they are not familiar with the artist. Two of these images have a plain white background, making the image stand out more which is what I wanted to do in my magazine cover. Similarly to my magazine the title of the magazine is in a font colour that contrasts with the background, making it also stand out more. All sell lines on these magazines are down the left hand side with the image in the middle to the left. 

Contents Page

All of these contents pages have a main image on them, which will relate to the main story within the magazine and on the front page. All contents pages have 2 images, so it is interesting for the reader. The stories are split into sections, making it easier for the reader to find the article they are looking for. All contents pages follow the colour scheme of the front cover, involving 3 main colours. The title of the magazine is placed in the top left of the page, same as the front cover. The theme of the contents page, follow on from the theme of the front cover - creating consistency for the reader. 

Double Page Spread

These double page spread's all have a main image which relates to the main story of the magazine. The artist image is on one page and the text of the magazine on another. All double page spreads have a stand first, which introduces the audience to the artist and tells them information. The text on all magazines also starts with a drop cap, which tells the audience where to start reading.