NME Magazine Content Page:

NME Magazine Content Page:

The Title:
It is fair to say that the title is very clear on NME contents page. One thing you can tell from the title is that NME is a weekly magazine; you can tell this from where it said ‘Inside This Week.’ Having it as a weekly magazine makes it a big contender to magazine like Q who are monthly. This is because where NME have the newest music and gigs weekly, Q have to do all of that for the whole month.
Another clear title is ‘My band and girlfriend are going to kill me’ this title is not as bold and in capitals like the masthead is but however it is a contrast to it masthead in the way it is done. This is because it all done in italics and the font is very fancy. I also found that is catches your eye a lot more than the masthead this could be for it being in the centre of the page so it the first thing you look at, however it could also be because of what it said that makes you just want to look and read, although it could stand out to you because the font that it is done in, it is so different to the others on the page that you just automatically look straight at it.
When doing my own magazine I want to use fonts and titles that stand out to the reader because I feel it will make the content page more interesting for them to read and look at.

Mis-en-scene:
The mis-en-scene on the content page is spread over 7 different images but in each photo they have brought their personality out. For example, Keith Lemon make up is very over the top in making him looked tanned but ended up going orange, however that is how the public know him to look like. On the other hand lighting would of really inhands this as well making him look even more over the top.
There is also a picture of Keith Richards who was the cover star on the front page. The picture has him bend down to the audients, wearing some colour clashing clothing. Having him on the front cover and having pictures of him on the contents page, you get the impression that there must be quite a big story about him.
The different photographs were all clearly taken in different locations. The image of Paul Weller with the blue background was clearly taken in a studio compared to Kevin Curran who is running down the street naked. This photo would have just been taken as it was happening unlike the other photo that would have been staged.

People:
The content page has a range of different people from band members, old rockstars to TV presenters. Doing this would give diversity to the different ages that read this magazine and also to the people that read it.
NME have hit their target audients with this contents page because it very clear that 16-19 year olds would enjoy reading and looking at this page. However even though they amid for both genders, being a girl and reading this it does feel that it for guys more than girls. This is mainly because of the pictures they have included they are all of males apart from one, and also the stories they have used may not interest a lot of girls.
When doing my own contents page I want to make sure it relates to both genders and my target market. To do this I will use pictures and stories that interest both genders. 

Written Content:
The writing on the content page has been done by little quotes that artists have said in an interview, using unique and quirky quotes like this is a really good way to get the readers attention. 
It is something that really inspired me when doing my own magazine.

Music Genre:
You get the impression that there loads of different genre of music in this edition of NME. This is because you have old rockstars to young band members all on the same page.
When doing my own magazine I will aim for younger singers and bands because that relates to my target market.

Layout:                            
The layout includes 7 different pictures that almost go in columns down the page with large numbers on the pictures. I really like how they have overlaid the numbers onto the photos. It is a really cool and smart way to let the readers know what page number each story is on. The house style has been used again on the content page, with the black writing but with the reds and oranges being brought in. This was a really imaginative way to use their house style without making it over the top. NME have also added a column of ‘plus,’ this is all the other cool things they have also included in this edition of the magazine.
When designing my own content page I intend to have a similar layout to NME with my own twist to it.

NME Magazine Front Cover

NME Magazine Front Cover

The Title:
NME title is very clear at the top left hand corner and also another clear title is Noël Satisfaction. This title is not a big as the masthead but however it is very prominent. Both titles have been done to catch peoples eyes, they have done this by putting them in clear bold white writing, which is one of the main colours in NME house style. NME have also put all the writing down the left hand side, which draws your eye down that side of the page. 

Doing this makes it very clear for the reader to know exactly what this edition of NME includes.

Mis-en-Scene:
The cover star is Keith Richards who was a member of the Rolling Stones in the 1960’s. Having Keith Richards as the cover star shows diversity in ages and people who read this magazine. The make up that has been used is not obvious at all it just been used to inhands little features on his face for example, his jaw. However lighting plays a large part in this as well, it .is going onto his forehead and also down his nose but this jaw and top part of his neck have been put into shadow making them more prominent. In contrast to the dark shadows on this neck he also is wearing sunglasses, which give him more of an edgier look and makes him look more ‘gangster.’ I feel it is more of this look because of him wearing sunglasses you cannot see his eyes, which some people could find quite intimidating.
His blue shirt real stands out against the black background and also how it clashes with the red writing. Doing this make his clothes stand out on the cover and not just him.
This photo was most likely to be taken in a studio because then they could get the perfect image that they want.

People:
The target market for this magazine is 16-19 years old plus of both genders, I believe this because they are the age of most people that want to go to gigs and plus want to know the newest music out there right know. However I do feel that older people will read this magazine as well because of the type of music they include. Plus having Keith Richards as the cover star backs this theory up as he is amid for older people and also maybe young adults.
When doing my own magazine I will amid to go for the audients of 16-19 years old as well but unlike NME I will have a cover star that relates to my readers more. 

Written Content:
The content on the front cover is just little short sentences that give clues about what is in the magazine for example, it said about interviews then list all the interviews they are doing and the people they are doing them with.
On my front cover when doing my own magazine, I will defiantly do something along these lines because it looks really good and also shows the readers exactly what they want to read about.

Music Genre:
From the front cover you get the impression that NME is amid more towards rock and edgy music. This is because they have an old rockstar and also the interviews they have done tend to be with rock influents artist.

Layout:
The layout of this cover page has Keith Richards as the main cover star then writing and text going mainly down the left hand side. Having it like this makes it very clear for the reader to know what they are looking for.
The house style is very clear it is, red and white, this theme goes through NME magazine. I feel that using the colour red is very appropriate for this genre of music magazine. This is because I feel red is quite a rocky and edgy colour just like the music that NME include in there magazine.

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Q Magazine Content Page:

Q Magazine Content Page: 

The Title:
The title saying contents goes straight across the center of the page double page spread. The title is done in bold white writing that relates to the house style of the magazine but also takes up most of the magazine. Having the title like this makes the reader know exactly what is going on also what the page is about. The way Q have put the music artist behind the title is a very smart idea because it makes the page more interesting and also relate to what the magazine is about plus interesing to it target audience of this magazine.

When designing my own contents page for my magazine I will defiantly take inspiration from the way Q have done there’s. This is because it not like a normal contents page, they have double page there and used bold clear writing along with interesting picture.

Mis-en-scene: 

The mis-en-scene in the main picture across the center of the page is shows quite clearly there make up and what they are wearing. The make up that each artist is wearing really brings out there features and just covers any parts that don’t want to be seen also being enhances by the lighting. Key lighting onto their faces makes them stand out against the white wall behind them. However this lighting is not just on there faces, you see this on the women artist Emeli Sande she has some light coming down from her face onto her clothing and hand. Having these little touches of light coming down makes the image balance so all the light doesn’t just go onto there faces.

What the artist are wearing really relate to them and there personality. You can really see this in Al Murray and what he is wearing. The clothing relates to his popular comedy show that he used to do and that people know and love him form. His clothing has become quite iconic to his show and also himself, there for to see him on TV or in a magazine not wearing these clothes just seems slightly odd. 

This is also portrayed in Emeli Sande and in what she is wearing, this is because you get the impression she is a girly girl but with a slight modern twist which is shown in this picture of her. The skirt and jumper she is wearing is very flattering to her and something that you would think and defiantly see her wearing.

The photo was probably taking place in a studio to make sure that they got the best picture they possibly could. Also so they could have the white backdrop, having the white backdrop make the artist stand out and really sets of the photo.

People:
The content page is really amid for the kind of people that will be reading this magazine, this is because of the different kinds of artist that they have used and included. Even though you have the large main photo with well know celebrates you also have the Q Reviews that include an image of Ke$ha. Having a young well know American on the content page compared to the other artist British artist really shows how Q have such a broad range of music in there magazine and that they are not just going for one type of music. Having this means they appeals to loads of different kinds of people, this I would love to use in my magazine as well, so not just have one genre.

Written Content:
The written on the content page is done in little punchy sentence under main titles. The main titles are put into coloured boxes with bold white writing, which all relate to Q house style. All the main titles is something that the readers what to read about; Cover Story, Features and Regulars. They also have a Q review this month of all the albums from that month and also about different artist this is down the side in it own separate column. You can tell this from the content page from just little sentence that just give the key information you need to know for what you are looking for. On my content page I defiantly would look to do something like this because it look really good and, it is quick and easy to see what you want to look at.

Music Genre:
You can tell from looking at the content page that Q amid for a range of different music genre. This is because you have artists like Plan B compared to the artist Ke$ha on the same page and also how they have older singer as well. What I did find on this content page is that they don’t just have artist they have Al Murray that is a comedian and doesn’t have anything to do with music, however this shows that the magazine has diversity with in it.

Layout:
The layout of these double pages is neat and very clear, of what is it is. The title goes straight across the page and follows the house style very clearly with it being white. The writing towards the bottom of the page is also done in the house style with the main titles being in the coloured boxes. What I like about the this content page is how everything has it place with the main picture and title being at the top of the page, then the writing across the bottom of the page and then the Q reviews being in it own separately. Having it like this make it very clear and also even though there is a lot on the page it doesn’t look really crammed and busy. 

Double Page from Q Magazine ‘Welcome to the 2012 Q Awards’

Double Page from Q Magazine
‘Welcome to the 2012 Q Awards’

The Title
Across the centre of the double page spread is the bold, large title. Having the title across the centre of the page make it very clear for the reader to know exactly what the page is about.  I would defiantly consider having the title like this in my own magazine. I especially like how they have all the writing in the black bold writing but the ‘Q’ is still in clear red just like the logo

Mis-en-scene of the image:
The lighting in all of these photos is key lighting round there face. Having key lighting round their faces makes them seem more attractive because it shows all their best features. This is also enhanced by the make-up and clothes they are wearing, the flattering clothes show them off to their full advantage.
The awards were taking place in London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Doing the awards here gave a real glamour feel I found when looking at the pictures.
What I really like is how they have taken pictures outside and in. Doing this gives a real variety to the images. Also how there not just of the music artist that went to the awards they are also of the venue and the awards that were given out. Seeing pictures of the hotel they used gives you a bit of background information so you feel like you are more part of it.  

People:
They have a broad range of artist on these pages, they have included different musician that the readers will know and relate too. This includes a mix of different bangs and solo singers that all play a range of different kinds of music. Having a range of bands and solo singers makes the magazine more appealing for loads of people. Also having loads of different age groups also means that the magazine is more wanted by an expanse group of people.
When doing my own magazine I will defiantly consider having a broad range of bands and singers like Q have done but have them more aimed and 1 type of music and also aimed more towards my target market, teenagers and young adults.

Written Content:
The way they have presented the writing is very clever and unique. This is because they have done it in little speak buddle’s with key quotes about what they have enjoyed at the awards. Also how it is very clear what they have been asked and what they have replayed saying. The way they have laid out the questions is something I will take inspiration from when doing my own questionnaire for my research towards my magazine.

Layout:
For their layout on this page they have used their house style colours, red, black and white. Using the house style through there magazine keep fluidity for the reader whiles keeping it up-to-date, clear and modern.
Putting the pictures on one page and all across the top real brings the reader into the story because they can see what happening as well. However at the same time keeping the writing separate keeps it really neat. I really like how the title brakes up the pictures from the writing so you know where everything is. I will defiantly use something like this in my own magazine because I really like the effect that it gives.

Q Magazine Front Cover

Q Magazine Front Cover

The Title:
The title for Q Magazine is done in bold clear white writing that has a red background. Having the ‘Q’ against the red square really make it stand out also draws your eyes straight toward it when looking at the magazine. When doing my own magazine I will defiantly consider doing something like this. However I wouldn’t use the colours that they picked but have colours that would give the same effect as there’s.

Mis-en-scene of the images:
The people on the cover are dressed very smart but at the same time up-to-date with fashion. They are also well non-music artist that people buying this magazine would now. The lighting going onto them is key lighting round their faces. Having this lighting make them stand out and also shows all the detail on their faces.
Their clothes are very appropriate for the kind of people they are and also there music. For example, Kylie Minogue is wearing a very girly dress with her curly blond hair coming down her dress. This is both feminine and glamorous look which fit her personality perfectly, also with the red lips that give a contrast against the black and white dress.
Having Kylie standing next to one of the singers from Muse is a binary opposition because of how different they are dressed for example, the singer from Muse is wearing a black leather Jacket however Kylie is in a beautiful black and white dress. Also the main contrast is how different there music is and also the change in target market they are aiming for.

People:

The music artists on the front cover are very suited for the kind of people that are going to be reading this magazine. The target market for Q is for the older generation so instead of being amid at teenagers and young adults they go for people in the ages of 25 plus and of both genders. With the magazine being amid at slightly older people means that they can charge more for their magazine, this is because there target market will be in full time work. When doing my own magazine will not be aiming at the same target market as Q mine will be for teenagers. This in mind I will not take a lot of inspiration from what I see in Q and their stories, however the lay out I will take a lot of inspiration from.

Music Genre:
Q magazine has all different kinds of music this means that it appeals to a broad range of people. However they do amid toward the more pop/rock side of music. When doing my own magazine I would take some aspects of this like the pop side but apart from that I wouldn’t. I don’t really want mine to be a broad range of music I would like to focus mine on pop and dance music, also new and upcoming music artists.

 The Layout:
The lay out of the front cover is with 6 cover stars in the centre of the page against a white background that could have been taken at a studio. With each cover star doing something different for example, posing this makes the front cover more interesting than them all just looking the same way or doing the same thing.

With the cover stars against the white background really makes them stand out and make them more prominent on the page. Also having the ‘Q Awards!’ in bold gold writing with a shadow behind it right across the centre of the page shows exactly what is in the magazine, also having one of the cover stars holding an award makes you wonder if he has one it or not, this could entice people to buy it.
Through all the Q magazines there is a house style, they have a theme of red and white. Having this style makes the readers know exactly what they are going to look for every month. What I like about Q layout is how they have the quotes at the bottom of the front cover that are parts of interesting stories this I would take inspiration from and do in my m

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