Title Analysis 3

The ‘Rolling Stones’ is a music magazine, which also focuses on politics, popular culture and news. The style of the title suggests the magazine is an old one, this can be seen from the font and the shading. ‘Rolling Stone’ is an American based magazine and is sold all around the world as it has become increasingly popular over the past four decades. This also shows that it has a sixties influence as it has developed since then.

The two colours used in this title block are red and grey. Red usually symbolizes anger, passion or love whereas the grey symbolizes mystery. When linking this to the magazine it’s clear the contents is very passionate especially the serious articles also the readers are attracted to the mystery of the grey which grabs their attention and makes them buy the magazine. These two colours have completely different meanings keeping the reader interested.

The word ‘Rolling’ is the only indication to what the magazine is about as everything else is very mysterious. This word is directly linked to the genre of Rock’n’Roll as the word ‘Rolling’ is shortened to suit this theory. This gives the readers an idea of the type of music magazine ‘Rolling Stone’ is. This being the case there’s nothing else in this title block that indicates the target audience or the contents of this magazine. The font is very classy yet still edgy, as the curls at the bottom make the title less boring.

The title itself has a shaded background for every letter; this shows that the magazine is creative and artistic as most music magazines usually have a block bold font with no shading, making it very common. This also suggests that the magazine is quite vintage as the title is so uniquely different from a more modern magazine.

From the title it’s clear the target audience is not teenagers. Instead it’s for people who are interested in music as well as general popular culture; therefore it seems to be the target audience are university students, politicians and the middle class.

Title Analysis 2

The genre of this music magazine is a Hip-Hop/R’n’B one. This is clear by the vibrant colours used as the urban scene use fun bold colours to attract its target audience, also this is a representation of its vibrant and outgoing lifestyle.

The title has a very simple font and is bold. Usually urban magazines use simple fonts and draw attention to the magazine by making it bold, (symbolising loud music) and colourful. The colour is what attracts the readers and as the background is deep blue, and the title is in white which is very pure and makes it stand out even more. Also white symbolizes purity which could be linked to it’s target audience.

The font is bold and very large suggesting that the magazine is the same, as the title is a major part in the representation of the magazine, this is a clear indication to the readers that the magazine will be interesting, exciting and ‘in your face’ as that is what the boldness is suggesting.
The title ‘Vibe’ is very catchy it is directly linked to the R’n’B/Hip-Hop theme. The word ‘Vibe’ is mostly used among young adults who are into the urban scene, it also suggest the type of music magazine it is as the title is generally used by people into this specific genre.

Due to the colours used, as well as the font it is clear to me that the target audience is for young people. As Hip-Hop magazines are very controversial and explode with colour a younger audience will be more attracted to them. The magazine gives clear indications that the target audience may be people between the ages of 14 – 22.

Title Analysis 1

The title is quite extremely eye catching, the boldness of the letters is forced on the reader, and this gives me an indication that the music magazine is quite dominant and loud. The genres that represent this are heavy metal, punk, rock etc.

The colours used are black and white. These two colours clash which means that the black makes the title even bolder. The reason these colours have been used is to enhance the rock/punk theme of the magazine as generally/stereotypically this is the colour that is mainly used by them, and is more accepted than bright colours as it is dark and represents that type of music.

The font is very simple. It is bold to add to the rough effect of the magazine. The shuttered glass effect through the boldness of each letter illustrates the loudness and rawness of this magazine. The rough edges around the casings suggest that this magazine is not for posh people and more for rebels as it is not perfect. All the letters are set out very normally apart from the ‘A’ which stands out immediately once analysing the title. The ‘A’ is coloured in which breaks the pattern and shows a more rebellious streak. This may link to the target audience of the magazine as it relates to rebels. Also, the exclamation mark at the end of the title shows a sign of dominance. Exclamation marks are generally used to make things loud; this gives the readers and exciting feeling.

The title ‘Kerrang’ is a reference to the sound made by an electric guitar. This is directly linked to the theme of the magazine as many rock and heavy metal bands use electric guitars in their music. The cracks in the glass are a direct result of the damage this sound makes.
From title I get the impression that the target audience is teens and young adults (16-25) as at these ages’ people are still going through rebellious phases.

Feature Article (Interview) For My Magazine

Above are the two images i am considering using for my feature interview below.

INTERVIEW!

Here at Urban Fury magazine we had the pleasure of meeting Blitz, a new up and coming British grime artist who is exploding in the music scene. As he walks into the hotel room where we have set up this meeting the atmosphere immediately changes, followed by 2 body guards and an entourage, it becomes clear just how much a success he is. Not only is his swagger in check but his skin is also flawless, no blemishes, no marks, just smooth and radiant. We have the exclusive and here is what happened when one of our journalists met this up and coming super star and grilled him with questions.

Kayleigh: Hi, it’s nice to meet you Blitz, how are you today? (shakes his hand)

Blitz: Nice to meet you to, I’m fine just a little tired, busy schedule and all that.

Kayleigh: So you have made it from underground music on local TV channels to mainstream music on MTV and all the major music channels, how did you achieve this?

Blitz: (laughs) The underground music scene is very underrated, there is so much talent out there but because they lack funs they are pushed aside, I was lucky enough to get signed to Dizzie’s Rascals label as he was at a show I did and liked my flow, its as simple as that one underground show got me to where I am today

Kayleigh: So would you say it’s just luck?

Blitz: Luck and latent c’mon I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t good at what I do right?

Kayleigh: (someone’s very cocky) I agree, let’s get down to business, who inspired your music, lets face it you’re unlike any other grime artist we’ve seen.

Blitz: Nah, I’m just a regular guy making regular music, Jay-Z, Eminem and Kanye West are major influences on my music, they speak the truth and that’s what got them where they are today. Eventually I want to expand from grime and move onto rap, it plays too much of a part in my life for me not to explore it.

Kayleigh: (looks around the room) Even though you’ve only been in the game a few months you already have beef with a fellow artist Chipmunk, how did this happen?

Blitz: (Stares blankly) Well, hmmm, him, he’s just too cocky, I don’t like that. Our labels have beef so I automatically got brought into it but he tried to send for me at a show so I had to retaliate and as of today I haven’t heard a reply, it’s madness, he’s ignorant and still has the mentality of a little boy, I think he needs a break and needs to get out the music bizz, he hasn’t been making any bangers for the past year (chuckles to himself)

Kayleigh: Oh wow, seems serious then, why not put it behind you and collaborate

Blitz: (Kisses His Teeth)

Kayleigh: What’s your view on the P-Money and Ghetts situation?
Blitz: I wish you didn’t ask me that, they’re both my boys but Ghetts is getting destroyed, I give Money ratings he’s going hard and at the end of the day that’s all you can do, so yeah Money gets respect for that

Kayleigh: So, what’s your view on Ghetts?

Blitz: Ghetts hmm Ghetts, his music is more to please the public, more pop whereas Money’s music is real it’s greezy, that’s why I can’t comment on Ghetts I don’t get the pop scene and I never will.

Kayleigh: (ignorant much?) So you will never collaborate with a pop artist then?

Blitz: Collaborate definitely but it will have to be on a grime track, I’m not changing my style to suite the public.

Kayleigh: Blitz, you’re a very interesting character, I didn’t expect this interview to be anything like this.

Blitz: I’m happy I could surprise you (winks)

Kayleigh: (Giggles) the question I know every teenage girl has been waiting for me to ask is are you single?

Blitz: Very single, yes. (Smiles)

Kayleigh: Well I’m sure that won’t last, what can we expect from you in the future?

Blitz: My first single was quite heavy, very real and it went top number one so hopefully my second single will do the same. It’s more of a summer kind of tune so yeah hopefully that will help my album get more noticed.

Kayleigh: Seeing as this is an exclusive are we going to get a sneak peak?

Blitz: Yeah the tune is called ‘freestyle fronters’ (mc’s a verse for the crew)

Kayleigh: I’m very impressed

Blitz: Thank you.

Kayleigh: No. thank you for coming down, it’s been very nice meeting you and hopefully we’ll be hearing from you in the future, good luck with everything. (Shakes hand)

Blitz: You’re welcome, and yeah hopefully you will, I’ll keep your best wishes in mind.

Apart from his cockiness in the beginning Blitz is a very humble, young man. The crew were all very impressed with his skills and manners. The flirty aspect he brought to the interview made the atmosphere casual and pleasant. All in all he’s one to watch in the future, opinionated, dedicated and skilled, we’ll definitely be hearing much more of him and his controversy in the future !

Kayleigh Sphere.

My Magazine Plan

The target audience for my music magazine will be teenagers/young adults between the ages 15-22. The reason I have chosen this age group is because young people take more of an interest in celebrities, music, fashion etc. therefore it’ll be more likely for them to purchase the magazine rather than a middle aged person or parent as they are more focused on life lessons and what can benefit them, not music magazines.

The genre will be R’N’B and Rock as the two mixed together has been proven to be a huge success an example of this is when Linkin Park and Jay-Z collaborated and went on tour together. I think it will be easier to focus on one or two genres rather than having them all as there would be too much going on causing confusion for the reader, whereas if there’s a limited genre there will be a specific target audience which makes it easier to promote and sell the magazine.

My magazine will come out monthly instead of weekly because this way it wont get boring, the readers will look forward to the magazine and there will always be new gossip/news in every issue whereas if it was distributed weekly there’s no guarantee there will be exciting news in the music industry. Also many music artists are in gossip magazines which makes it harder to bring out something the buyers haven’t read or heard before, which is why thought and care has to go into every issue; this means having a monthly magazine is more efficient.

My magazine will cost £2.50. This is a reasonable price for a magazine which is only published once a month. The target audience can afford the price of the magazine which is why I have chosen it. Also, other magazines such as glamour have a similar target audience and cost, even though the magazines are completely different the magazine has been successful which gives me hope that my magazine will be just as successful if not more as the two have so many similarities.

My magazine will definitely be glossy as this is more appealing to young people. Newspapers are filled with many stories and a lot of articles, many young people just want small paragraphs to read and many pictures. Like Q magazine my music magazine will be colourful and eye catching, it will have many images. Although glossy magazines mainly attract females my magazine will not have a feminine touch to it, it will have elements that attract both males and females, for example the colours will be neutral and the information will not be biased inside the magazine. Another reason I have chosen to make it glossy is because my music magazine will have quizzes and posters inside, this will look better in a glossy magazine than a newspaper style magazine.

Double Page Spread Analysis 2

The choice of artist in the article suggests the target audience will be teenager-young adults, generally people who are interested in the urban music scene. This is obvious as the artist is dressed as Hip Hop artists dress (baggy clothing and trainers). Also his hand on his face is seen as a ‘hood’ pose which indicates that the audience will be those interested in this lifestyle and music, most likely young people.

The language used in this article is quite common in magazines. It is quite formal but not boring and over bearing. It has a laid back feel to it which in addition compliments the bands language which is casual yet proper. It becomes apparent that the article is about a British band as stated they are ‘The best emcee’ this is a term only used by British people, also adding a few swear words allows the readers to feel comfortable as it is not formal as the swearing is not used out of context; ‘it’s frustrating seeing rappers talk about the same shit’.

The colour theme is black, red and white. The questions and quotes are in bold red, this could mean many things as red symbolises anger, passion and love. Putting this into context it’s clear the artist is very passionate about his love for music and he does get angry when talking about the style of other rappers. The writing is in black which isn’t unusual as all magazines use this colour and font. In contrast the background is white allowing everything else to stand out, white also symbolizes purity. Most of the writing is in Times New Roman approximately size 8 font this isn’t unusual as most magazines use this style in their double page spreads. The questions and quotes however are set out in a bold red Times New Roman which draws attention to it immediately giving the readers no choice as their eyes are automatically drawn to the question. The title is in bold and black however the font is unknown, it is different from everything else on the page but still matches the theme as it is very simple.

The double page spread is laid out very simply. On the left is the main and only image of the artist whilst on the right is an interview. The title is at the top left hand corner whilst the actual interview is below set out in columns. The double page spread is split up evenly one page dedicated to images and the other to writing.

The tone of the magazine is very firm, the magazine addresses the reader as a fan/ friend which is why the questions are all so serious and about music, none of the questions are about the artist’s personal life. The artist is presented to the audience as a very strong and firm person as the image isn’t sweet or pretty but more raggedy and assertive.

The style of the magazine matches the style of the front cover as the colour theme is the same and the title has the same font other than that everything is different. It is still consistent and is clearly from the same magazine. The article does need some prior knowledge when reading it as the questions are mainly based on the artist’s albums, past and gigs in the future. This means the reader has to have a rough idea of what the artist has done to understand certain aspect of the article; however the readers also gain knowledge about the artists that they might not have known before the article.

Double Page Spread Analysis 1

The choice of band suggest that the target audience for this article will be people who are into heavy metal as ‘Slayer’ is an old American band who have been creating music for many years. They are seen as legendary because they have been around for so long. This shows that the target audience will be those who listen to that genre of music, generally the older generation as they would have been around when ‘Slayer’ first came out however some young people may also enjoy this article as they are into rock and heavy metal, they will have more fans than a band who have just recently been introduced to the industry.

The language used in this article is far from formal; unlike other magazines this one takes a more casual approach. When asked questions Tom Araya and Kerry King answer as if they are talking to a friend, which shows they are trying to build a relationship with the reader and make the article/interview more personal. When asked ‘If you could be God for a day, would you make the world a better (or worse) place?’ Tom responded with ‘I’d pee on everything’, this language isn’t unusual in the rock world as they are just being honest and not sugar coating things to suit the media. Also there are a few references to swearing which proves this is a casual interview. A fan asked a question ‘If you had one day to live how you would spend it?’ again Tom replies with ‘Fucking my wife…’ Swearing is not frowned apon in this magazine as it fits in with the rock theme and completes the rebel look.

The colour scheme in this two page spread is very simple. The three colours used are white, black and lime. The main and only image of the two band members is in black and white this could be to represent the fact that they have been in the industry for many years. Also lime could be represented in two or more ways, I find that the colour reminds me of poison and jealousy. It is ironic that this colour is used as a border and background for the questions asked by fans. The lime makes the page look less boring and adds a vibrant effect to the page. The text is simple, effective and readable as it is common in most magazines.

The double page spread is set out very simply. The image supporting the article takes up most of the space, starting on the left hand side of the page and taking up a chunk of the right hand side of the two page spread. The image and columns are not perfectly aligned showing that the band is not perfect, also heavy metal artists are usually messy e.g. ‘Ozzy Osborne’. The actual article/interview is set out like a newspaper article. The quotes taken from the interview are in a very large font. They are used to grab the reader’s attention; this will make them want to read the actual interview an example of this is when he says ‘Metallica has got to make a better album’ this shows that they are criticism another band which will intrigue the readers.

The article is clearly made for the benefit of the fans as the questions submitted are from fans wanting to know ‘Slayer’ view, by addressing the readers as friends the tone is set and makes the readers feel comfortable and at ease while reading the magazine. The artist is presented as very laid back and quite rough in the image. They both look like ordinary people which would appeal to fans as it allows them to relate to the artists. This is achieved with simple clothing and rough hair.
The style of the article matches the front cover as the colour themes are the same, the fonts are consistent and the overall style is practically identical although the layout is different it is still clear they are both from the same magazine. It would be ideal if the readers knew a bit about the band before reading the article, this becomes clear when they talk about the guitarist ‘Jeff Henneman’ in the article which would mean the readers would have to be pretty dedicated fans to know this. However the interview gives out information that allows to readers to add to their knowledge about the band.

Contents Page Analysis 2

This magazine uses images to illustrate their contents. Each image is linked to and article and the page of this can be found on the bottom left hand corner of the image or the top left hand corner of the image. The images take up more than half of the page, the start from the left hand side and work their way to the right side with a small column for the actual contents. The main story has the biggest image with eight other small images surrounding it.

The images support the theme of the magazine ‘Kerrang’ as the magazine is a rock music magazine all the articles and image support this as they fit in with this genre/ theme. The contents definitely work for the magazine and keep its intended audience as it is very similar to the front cover.

There aren’t any vibrant colours in this contents page, which is expected as ‘Kerrang’ usually use dark colours. The only two bright colours used are red and yellow; this is because black, red and yellow are the colours of ‘Kerrangs’ logo, this shows it supports the theme of the front cover.

There are nine different sections in this case these are, ‘Feedback’ – ‘News’ – ‘Live Reviews’ – ‘Features’ – ‘K! Icons’ – ‘Album Reviews’ – ‘Gigs’ – ‘Swag’ and ‘Famous Last Words’. Just by looking at this page the reader can tell it’s a music magazine as it has references to gigs and reviews etc, it also tells us that It focuses a lot on celebrities but is not a gossip magazine.

There is one promotional feature at the bottom right hand corner, allowing readers to get this magazine delivered to them at home for on ‘£6 a month’. It provides a website and telephone number which makes it easy for the readers to get.

The logo of the magazine is not placed on the contents instead they have images of front covers above the promotional feature. This is very dominant as the feature is the only bright colour on the page which draws attention to the reader’s eye immediately as the red is very intense.

Contents Page Analysis 1

This magazines main image in its contents are of the ‘Foo Fighters’ as they are the cover feature, it also has three other images on the left hand corner which link to three articles in the contents list, the readers know this as the page of the article of on the bottom left hand corner of the images.

The support in my initial findings suggests the style of the contents page is there to keep the magazine very simple yet effective. The contrast between the blue and white make this clear as there are no bright colours there which don’t create a youthful theme, this shows it aims to keep its intended target audience. Also the colours match up to those used on the front cover which shows the theme is consistent. The font is simple and boring, it’s in white which make it stand out against the background.

The information is set out in a very basic way. As this magazine is very simple it fits in well with the theme. It is very well organised, each category is set out in block segments which make it very easy for the reader to access the article/page they are looking for.

The sections in this contents page are ‘Features’ - ‘Ones to Watch’ - ‘Fashion’, and ‘Regulars’. This tells me that the magazine has a wide variety of information as each section focuses on different topics it becomes clear the magazine will appeal to many people.

Unfortunately unlike many other magazines this one does not have any promotional features or magazine logo on the contents page. On the other hand the page is very dominant; the readers are forced to take note of the little that is on the page as it is set out so well this is easy for them to do.

The website url of the magazine is located on the right hand corner, the font is very small and barely readable but non the less it still promotes other franchises of the magazine.

Front Cover Analysis 2

‘Vibe’ is an urban music magazine. It focuses on the genre of r’n’b this is made clear but the artist on the cover and the puffs.

The issues tackled in this magazine are related to the urban industry. Varying from rap artist to r’n’b artists. Articles will include the personal life of artists such as usher as he is on the cover, sex scandals and new music. This is made clear as it’s called ‘THE SEX ISSUE’. I think the target audience is for teenagers and young adults aged 15-23 as the magazine is very youthful and it would be rare that anyone over the age of 13 would be interested in the information this magazine provides.

The main story is about Usher and his married life as well as his number one single ‘He’s No.1 and Married with a Vengeance’. However as this is a sex issue there will be plenty of articles about celebrities such as 50 Cent, Trina and D Woods as they took a ‘sex survey’. The magazine tries to make the reader feel like they are apart of the celebrity lifestyle as they include them in the survey.

The artist on the front is looking directly at the camera which usually means they are trying to build a relationship with the reader, this is called a direct mode of address, but as he has sunglasses it slightly shows a more cool mysterious side to the artist.Usher Raymond is on the front cover as he is very successful and well known in the music industry. He is an r’n’b singer also known as the ‘ r’n’b king ’. This will entice the readers to buy the magazine he is also on the cover because the main article will be about him and his career as well as his new married life; this is made clear as he sticks up his married finger with a wedding band on it.

The artist is giving off a very cool image. He looks like he demands respect and it appears that he is sending out a message to the world that he is happily married letting all other women know he is officially and happily taken.On the left hand corner the buzz word used is ‘swagger’. In relation to this urban music magazine it fits in very well, as in the industry image and personality is everywhere. The font used is very urban and the blood red draws attention to the word, this means the reader is forced to take note of the buzz word it also shows that the magazine varies in information as there is already a lot going on, on the cover.

The title is very bold and eye-catching. It’s in block capitals and in a sea blue which stands out from the rest of the magazine as everything has a mixture of colours. As the artist head cuts off part of the name of the magazine suggests that this magazine is well known which is why they can afford to block out part of the title.

The title is very youthful which links back to why the target audience are for such young people, the image of the title goes with the r’n’b genre. They style of the title is simple but very effective as everything else on the cover is bright, bold and big.

There are many puffs on this cover which show the magazine is filled with a lot of new stories, music, gossip etc. There are puffs such as ‘Keri Hilson Strips Down’, ‘Ryan Leslie Pops Off’ and ‘Ashanti’s Heartbreaking New Album’ each in their own way back up the ‘sex issue’ and the theme of this music magazine.The people who would read this magazine clearly are interested in the genre of music, gossip about celebrities and sex scandals.

The colours used are very vibrant and youthful. The sea blue contrast with the white, yet clashes with the bright yellow and blood red, each colour representing something as red usually represents angry or passion, yellow happiness and blue serenity and peace, these colours used together are a good contrast as they show the magazine will be filled with all these emotions.
There are many fonts used probably to show the variety this cover has to offer, and to entice the readers as one font bores most people and is only generally used in newspapers.This magazine offers many exclusives such as ‘YouTube allegations’, ‘immature boy bands’ and ‘sex scandals’ which is always a good reason to buy it.

Front Cover Analysis 1

'Rolling Stone’ is a music magazine this is obvious because it is a very famous magazine and has been so for many years. Also there is a prop used to draw attention to this. The celebrity uses a guitar to emphasise the theme of the magazine.

From the cover the articles will clearly be about ‘Christina Aguilera’ as her image is on the front cover also it is clearly indicated that there will be an interview when ‘Inside the Dirty Mind of a Pop Princess’ is the only information on the front cover that indicates anything about the contents of the magazine.

The target audience for this magazine seem to be young males and pop fans as the celebrity uses her femininity and womanly figure to entice readers, this will appeal to men as it is very sexual and she is very attractive, it will not appeal to women as much although it will appeal to her fans, and those who love pop culture as she is very big in the music industry for her pop music.
I would say the age group for this magazine is 21+ as no young people read ‘Rolling Stones’ but many people from the older generation do, not because the magazine is for old people but because the articles and images appeal more to them and the price is suitable for a working person, whereas a young person wouldn’t spend their own money on an expensive magazine.
Music is the interest as the guitar is a main focus and also sex as Christina is naked and this focuses on her sensuality and woman hood.The magazine is using a direct mode of address. This shows that they want a personal relationship with the reader; it’s not looking down on them but relating to them instead.

Christina Aguilera is on the front cover because she is a very successful singer and she appeals to many readers, which means the magazine will have more sales.‘Inside the Dirty Mind of Pop Princess’ implies that the artist is very loved in the music industry as the term ‘Pop Princess’ is rarely used, also the reference to ‘Dirty’ suggest to the readers it’s something sexual when looking at the picture this confirms it, also the name of her number 1 single is ‘Dirty’ which also implies the single was quite personal to her.

The artist is giving off a very sensual yet shy message as the anchorage and image are very sexual and simple.The buzz word is ‘Dirty’. This gives the readers a lot to think about as it can be used in many contexts. It also directly links to the main image, which intrigues the reader.
The dark blue clashes with the deep red which makes the title stand out. It’s simple yet effective; with bright colours like these it gives the readers incentive to buy the magazine and also suggests the magazine is not boring as there are no neutral colours.

The title of the magazine tells me that the readers will definitely be interested in music as ‘Rolling Stones’ is a very successful music magazine. The Central image backs this up and shows that it is a music magazine as ‘Christina Aguilera’ is a musician; she will also attract a wide verity of people as she is famous and has a huge influence on many people. The title of the magazine makes it clear that this is no ordinary magazine and it has a rough punky edge to it, this can clearly be seen as the style of the magazine is not the same as other music magazines.

The puffs can clearly be seen but do not stand out, the white text should make it stand put more as its against a deep red, but as the text is so small and thin it’s not the main focus which was probably the intention. The puffs lets the readers know the magazine will be an interview with the star on the front cover; this is made very clear so the readers know exactly what they are paying for when purchasing the magazine. The puffs suggest that it will be an exclusive and there will be gossip, which shows that the readers will be fans of Christina or generally a fan of pop gossip. The reference to ‘dirty’ also attract the male species as the image of her is very enticing; this is usually what attracts men to buying magazines.

Britney Spears Analysis 3

This image has been chosen as unlike the others her face is the main focus allowing the readers to see her vulnerability, every expression on her face has been captured which allows the readers to have a deeper view about her. The use of black and white is significant as it has a dreary and sad feel to it. It immediately sets the tone for the reader which isn’t a happy one. Colour is usually used to show vibrance and life, as the colour is stripped away here it does the exact opposite.

This image was cropped so that her face was the main attraction. Britney’s big hair and body have been stripped to how her purity without all the Hollywood glamour.
This is a direct mode of address which means the artist Is looking directly at the camera building up a personal relationship with the reader. This means that she wants them to see her vulnerability, adding to this it is an extreme close up. This means everything on her face can be viewed very closely, this isn’t rare to a magazine which is not vibrant and happy. The anchorage text supports this as its says ‘Inside an American Tragedy’ this explains the dreary feel to the magazine and also suggest Britney will be talking about this tragedy she is going through.

Britney Spears Analysis 2

This image focuses on Britney’s upper body. Her legs have been cropped off which maker her upper body the main attraction, drawing attention to her womanly curves. A mid-shot has been used to show her body off but also allows the readers to see part of the setting/backdrop.

Britney is using a direct mode of address, looking at the reader builds a friendship and allows them to relate to one another. Her costume is very limited she is wearing plain white underwear and a sheet covering up her chest. Her pose is very sexual as her back is curved and all her womanly assets are pushed out drawing attention to her body. This gives off the impression of a sexual nature. It is not sleazy which is why it would appeal to many people. The fact she barely has any clothing on suggests the target audience for this magazine would be young males as in the pop world she is very rated among young people.

The lighting used is very bright showing her off in a heavenly image. As everything is light it gives off a clean and vibrant feel, which evidently is what makes this image not look sleazy as everything is done in class. The shadows however are there to highlight certain parts of her body which the readers would immediately take note of.

The colours used are red and white. The white symbolizes purity and innocence which would attract the target audience as at the time Britney was seen as these things. The red lining however on her underwear is a contrast of this as red symbolizes passion, anger and love. As the red is an insignificant amount it barely has any meaning but against the white it gets the readers thinking and challenges the idea of Britney being pure and innocent.

Britney Spears Analysis 1

This image has been cropped as only her thies are showing. This was done to draw attention to her thies and curves. It makes the image look larger allowing the readers to see in more detail. Also this is a high angle shot which puts the readers in a position of power and makes Britney vulnerable.

Britney’s image is very revealing. She is wearing a bikini top with shorts and, the colours are bland as the setting makes it stand out. This provocative clothing shows that she is appealing to a male audience, preferably a younger audience as she still looks like a teen in this image. Also it shows her in a sexy light; making her a sex symbol.

The only two props used is a telephone and telitubbie. Britney puts it to her ear but still looks directly at the camera this shows that she is using a direct mode of address which shows that she wants to build a relationship with the reader. The audience relates the telephone to a sexual nature as her facial expression is very sexual. The telitubbie on the other hand represents an innocent, more youthful Britney.

Britney is lying on a silk sheet. As silk represents a more sensual nature the audience is forced to take note of this. The colour purple is a royal colour which makes Britney very important. It puts her in a very important and powerful royal position. This means the readers look up to her.
The only intertextual reference that is made is the telitubbie as it is the only thing that really stands out. Her body can be divided into two parts one focusing on her sexual grown up side and the other on her more childlike innocent side. Her head is faced to the grown up and sexual side which shows that that is where she feels more comfortable or where she is in her life, at the moment.Simple colours such as black and white are used to show simplicity but the purple is a royal colour which puts the whole cover into context as that’s what her audience see her as royalty.

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