2. Before I begin construction on my movie poster, as I did
with both the movie poster and the actual teaser trailer, I
will have to construct research into real media products
that will influence my magazine construction.
The two magazines I will compare will be Total Film and
Empire, two popular film magazines.
3. The image, taken from The
Amazing Spiderman is laid over
the masthead of the magazine; this
is a regular feature found in many
popular magazines. Their
popularity ensures they do not
have to reveal the full title.
Masthead written in a bold font, to
attract the eye and make it
noticeable to the customer. This
font is kept consistent each issue.
Colour coding on the skyline
banner; Prometheus in a yellow
font to make it noticeable.
Declarative ‘Worlds best movie
reviews’ The magazine is
renowned by the market and has
weight to such a claim.
4. Red sticker on left channel; eye-
catching and features a list.
Listing is commonly used in
movie magazines and this one
details ‘12 movie surprises that
will rock 2012’.
Sub headings used to highlight
content of magazine in a
compressed, neat listing whilst
also alternating the colours.
Magazine, issue date, number
and website. Website allows
inter-textuality and ability for
more content online.
5. Text box; exclamatory ‘EXCLUSIVE’
draws attention to the eye as it explains
the main article.
Bullet points detail content of main
article in a compressed fashion and
stars are used to keep in context with
the cinematic/film field.
‘FREE’ written in red and capital large
font. Striking colour draws readers
attention to a ‘freebie’ – a giveaway
incentive to encourage the reader to
purchase. Adjective ‘Amazing’
describes posters.
‘+’ Plus sign highlights further content
inside the magazine listed below. Brief
sentences, alliteration of ‘playboy, port
and ping-pong’.
Barcode alongside publisher.
6. Bold masthead in a striking red
colour.
Similarly to ‘Total Film’, masthead
written in a consistent font each
issue.
Issue date and pricing. Two prices
are shown; pounds and USD
representing US Dollars. The
magazine is sold in a number of
regions highlighting its popularity.
A bold declarative is made ‘The
world’s biggest movie magazine’
highlighting its universal popularity.
Also a reference can be made with
the name ‘Empire’.
Website of the magazine; inter-
textuality and more content online.
7. Bold font; ‘Massive Preview
Special’. Massive suggests a
large quantity of
reviews/content for the
reader. More content = more
value.
Listing of all the films in the
magazine. ‘And many more’
suggests that there is even
more content for the reader
Non-standard
English/colloquialism ‘Bloody
Hell’ used on front cover.
Refers to blood on main
photo.
8. Further content displayed
along bottom banner.
Background design can
refer to a movie
clapboard.
Side barcode to allow
more space for banner.
Secondary image of
images taken from
various films. Compared
to single image used on
other front covers.
9. My aim for my magazine is to:
Have a banner alongside the foot of the front cover displaying
more content.
Have small subheadings.
Have a colour scheme that meshes well together.
Ensure the final magazine is interconnected with my other
products.
Have a website and issue date/no.
Have a bold, eye-catching masthead.
Have a main movie EXCLUSIVE!
Use a main image but also possibly have other images
alongside.
