I researched some magazine articles of current artists to gain some inspiration as to the layout, content, style and format for which I should create my article.
Costume:
The rapper wearing a grey hoodie is called Soulja Boy.
The other rapper wearing a black hat and shirt is called 50cent. They are wearing black and grey colours.
50cent is wearing all black clothes which could symbolize that he is powerful.
Soulja Boy is wearing a grey top and this could represent him as being cool. Soulja Boy wears gold chains to represent his wealth and power.
Colour:
The background colour of the DPS (Double Page Spread) is simple and plain – the colour is grey and it matches with the rapper’s costume.
It makes the rappers stand out as the background colour contrasts with their clothing making the DPS look eye catching and professional.
The font used in the quote is Sans Serif and it is written with capital letters to stand out more.
Image:
The image used in the double page spread shows the rappers posing as they look directly into the camera. 50 cent has his hand inside his pockets and Soulja Boy’s arms are spread out. The way they pose in the magazine cover make them seem like tough gangsters. Soulja Boy looks into the camera as if he is saying “So what?” to the reader. 50cent stands behind him with a threatening facial expression.The image is simple with no fancy or stylish background. The grey background matches with their costume.
Language:
The language used in the large quote is explicit, therefore, it has been censored.
However, the quote relates to 50cent’s facial expression as his face shows anger.
The tone used in the quote reveals toughness and aggressiveness because of the way he curses.
The other rapper wearing a black hat and shirt is called 50cent. They are wearing black and grey colours.
50cent is wearing all black clothes which could symbolize that he is powerful.
Soulja Boy is wearing a grey top and this could represent him as being cool. Soulja Boy wears gold chains to represent his wealth and power.
Colour:
The background colour of the DPS (Double Page Spread) is simple and plain – the colour is grey and it matches with the rapper’s costume.
It makes the rappers stand out as the background colour contrasts with their clothing making the DPS look eye catching and professional.
The font used in the quote is Sans Serif and it is written with capital letters to stand out more.
Image:
The image used in the double page spread shows the rappers posing as they look directly into the camera. 50 cent has his hand inside his pockets and Soulja Boy’s arms are spread out. The way they pose in the magazine cover make them seem like tough gangsters. Soulja Boy looks into the camera as if he is saying “So what?” to the reader. 50cent stands behind him with a threatening facial expression.The image is simple with no fancy or stylish background. The grey background matches with their costume.
Language:
The language used in the large quote is explicit, therefore, it has been censored.
However, the quote relates to 50cent’s facial expression as his face shows anger.
The tone used in the quote reveals toughness and aggressiveness because of the way he curses.
Masthead:
The font used in the masthead is Sans Serif, however, it has been duplicated, flipped vertically and reflected.
This font technique may have been used on the page to create a sense of uniqueness and style.
The masthead is a simple large black font with no flick ups and this gives the magazine a modern look.
Colour scheme:
The font used in the masthead is Sans Serif, however, it has been duplicated, flipped vertically and reflected.
This font technique may have been used on the page to create a sense of uniqueness and style.
The masthead is a simple large black font with no flick ups and this gives the magazine a modern look.
Colour scheme:
The colour scheme used in the double page spread is black and white.
These colours have been used to give the page a simplistic and modern look, making it easier for the reader to focus on the main elements of the article.
The fact that black is used in the image could connote the rapper’s elegance and the white could symbolize freedom and cleanliness.
Target Audience:
These colours have been used to give the page a simplistic and modern look, making it easier for the reader to focus on the main elements of the article.
The fact that black is used in the image could connote the rapper’s elegance and the white could symbolize freedom and cleanliness.
Target Audience:
This double page spread is aimed at youngsters who have interest in the hip hop and rap culture.
Lightning:
The lightning used in the page is high-key meaning that the image is bright and natural and it does not have dark shadows.
Lightning:
The lightning used in the page is high-key meaning that the image is bright and natural and it does not have dark shadows.