Music Magazine - Double page spread analysis

Black eyed peas vibe magazine double page spread analysis 1

The article shows the black eyed peas each standing one by one against a white background. The whole look is very simple and visually more complex for the reader. Although Wiliam is stood out by being edited more stronger. Contrast has been used to show his dominance whereas the remaining band members are almost ghosted away by lighting. This links to the headline, 'Will he?wont he?' Meaning will he leave the band or not. They have also cleverly chosen the word will as his name is wiliam. The mise en scene and clothing of the band is very vintage using colours such as beige, grey and black. The headline also being in beige and grey. The contrast is very easy to eye with the clothing linking to the text. Each of the band members are each posing and standing in different ways. This shows originality and personality. The text on page two is all in sans serif and clear that it is an interview because of the bold questions.

Pete Docherty NME Magazine double page spread analysis

One page shows the text in a small font whereas the other page shows a vintage photograph of Pete Docherty with both his hands touching his hat. The colour scheme is a white background with black text and the photograph has a sepia tone. There is a bold underlined title about the text saying, 'Pete Docherty.' The text is all sans serif although the block capital at the start of the text is serif. The style of this double page spread is indie. It is clear that the text is an interview because of the questions being in bold. There is a small amount of text underneath the title which has alot of words scribbled out. This giving out the rough and indie effect. Showing a very naturalistic look. The layout is very complex although there is alot of space on the side with text where the top half of the page is filled with nothing. Pete Dochertys pose on the photograph is very shy although dominant in the camera angle. He is dressed in a white shirt covered in a black jacket and a black hat. He has accessories on his neck showing fashion. There is white text over his black shirt showing contrast in colours making it clear for the reader. Yet again the text has alot of words crossed out and Scribbled. The text is a quote from the interview which is a clever way to influence the reader to read on after a small taster.



JLS VIBE Magazine double page spread analysis

The magazine I have analysed is flavour magazine. I am analysing a page about the newly formed boy group ‘JLS’. They are up and coming group so the photograph is important to setting their style. The main group member is standing in front of the other members showing his authority and that he is the lead role in the group. They are all dressed in simple clothing with a white background. The white background contrasts with the dark clothing and skin tone. This has been done very well during the editing process making the band stand and look more appealing to the eye. The man colour scheme is black and gold. The blank expressions on their faces also shows the reader less personality which makes the reader create an opinion of them through the mise en scene. The text on the first page is all in white and is serif. There is also a bold gold sextion in the middle of the text which is a quote taken out of the interview. The overall look is very sophisticated matching the bands persona.



Shakira Q Magazine double page spread analysis

The artist in this double page spread from Q magazine is Shakira. It shows her sitting in a studio with a pen and paper looking forward as if she is songwriting. She is dressed very normal compared to her glamourous image when performing. Her casual clothing shows another side to her voluptious minimal clothing on stage. The photogrpah is a long shot showing a depth of field with the out of focus on her feet which are close up. The Phtoograph overlaps onto both pages moving the readers attention to both pages. On the second page is a small photograph of Shakira looking very natural with a darkbackground. There is a small part of text underneath saying 'wouldnt you believe it her clothes fell off' Which shows that the magazine isnt afraid to use humour and gives a laid back attitude. There is text over the photograph on page one saying, 'Danger! Shakira at work!' The title is very grabbing with the opening line 'Danger!' It alerts the reader because of its meaning. The text is all infront of a white background imaging paper as if shakira wrote out the article. Based on the photograph showing her holding a pen and paper. There is also a headline at the topright corner saying 'In the studio' The text is in black and white behind a red background. All of the text is in sans serif and the colour red is used to unerline some of the words. The first line of the article is in bold saying,'The columbian pop' This tells the reader what origin she is and her occupation. The block letter of the text is S obviosuly being her name a good letter to start the article with.



Pete Docherty NME Magazine analysis


One page shows the text in a small font whereas the other page shows a vintage photograph of Pete Docherty with both his hands touching his hat. The colour scheme is a white background with black text and the photograph has a sepia tone. There is a bold underlined title about the text saying, 'Pete Docherty.' The text is all sans serif although the block capital at the start of the text is serif. The style of this double page spread is indie. It is clear that the text is an interview because of the questions being in bold. There is a small amount of text underneath the title which has alot of words scribbled out. This giving out the rough and indie effect. Showing a very naturalistic look. The layout is very complex although there is alot of space on the side with text where the top half of the page is filled with nothing. Pete Dochertys pose on the photograph is very shy although domainant in the camera angle. He is dressed in a white shirt covered ina blakc jacket and a black hat. He has accessories on his neck showing fashion. There is white text over his black shirt showing contrast in colours making it clear for the reader. Yet again the text has alot of words crossed out and Scribbled. The text is a quote from the interview which is a clever way to influence the reader to read on after a small taster.