Magazine Cover Analysis

The masthead is shown at the top of the cover so that the reader can easily identify the cover in the shops. They have used the theme of black and green, they have used a green outline so that it links back to The Joker himself.

The title of the film is also positioned near the top of the cover, so the readers can instantly know what film is the main feature this week.

For the main cover line they use a pun that plays on the Jokers catchphrase ‘Why so serious?’

Barcode

The extra cover lines inform the reader of the other articles that will be included in the issue. They have once again used the colour green and the bright colour stands out from the background; making it clear to read.

For the main image they have used a close up of The Jokers face creating a connection between him and the reader.

Cover lines showing the reader who else will be featured in the magazine.

Masthead is shown at the top of the page so that customers can easily identify what the magazine is when going to buy one. Empire is also a well known and popular magazine, so they are able to cover a section of the masthead with the image.

Cover lines are used to notify readers of other articles that will be in the issue. They have used a lighter coloured font for the text, so that it stands out against the background.

For the image they use a long shot of the main character, which shows his power.

This button attracts the readers’ attention as they use a bold colour that stands out from the background. They are also a good way of informing the readers of a feature in the magazine; linking to the focal image.

The strapline that reads ‘Movies biggest year ever’ entices people to read it.

Barcode

The extra cover lines inform the reader of the other articles that will be included in the issue. They have used a bright coloured font so that it stands out from the background; making it clear to read.

Masthead is shown at the top of the page so that customers can easily identify what the magazine is when going to buy one.

The main image is a close up of the main characters face. Using a close up image connects with the audience and attracts them to buy the magazine as they are using eye contact to connect with them.

This button attracts the readers’ attention as they use a bold colour that stands out from the background. They are also a good way of informing the readers of a feature in the magazine.

The strapline notifies the readers of what is inside the magazine and is placed at the top so that it will entice people to read it..

Barcode is placed at the bottom so it doesn’t cover parts of the main image.

Letting the readers know about freebies that are included in the magazine; alluring them to buy it.

The sell line for Empire is “The UK’s no.1 Movie Magazine” it attracts the readers to buy the magazine as it is written under the masthead and can be clearly seen due to colour font that stands out from the background.

The main cover line is placed on the left-side and they have used a white font so that it can be easily read when displayed in shops.

Horror Film Poster Analysis

The main image is an extreme close up of a woman's face; this creates a connection to the viewer.

The title is positioned at the bottom of the poster, making the image the main focus. It is also in a light coloured font and clear writing so that’s it easy to read.

They have credits printed at the bottom of the poster in a very small print, so it doesn’t draw away the attention of the image, but still informs the audience of the production team and cast.

The tagline at the top of the poster draws the viewers attention, while also having a brief synopsis of the film.

This sentence is used to entice the viewer as they quote that the film is ‘highly acclaimed’. They also include the Directors name; Wes Craven is well known and respected in the horror film industry, so including his name may attract the viewers to watch it.

The image is a medium shot of the main villain, where they have half of his face hidden which would frighten the reader because they are unknown to the villains identity. In this poster the image is the focal point.

The title is at the bottom of the poster showing that the image is more important. It is also in red font linking to horror paradigms.

Release dates are used to inform the audience when it will be released. They place it at the bottom of the poster, so it does not take focus away from the image.

They have credits printed at the bottom of the poster in a very small print, so it doesn’t draw away the attention of the image, but still informs the audience of the production team and cast.

This tagline contains a brief synopsis of the film and they use a pun using the word ‘nightmare’ linking with the film. They also use the word ‘your’, which makes the audience feel like they are part of the film.

Image is in the centre, so you know the unknown person is the main focus. The characters face is unclear bringing the fear of the unknown. They have used a medium shot of someone looking in the window, which links with the title.

The film title is near the bottom of the page, which shows that the image is more dominant. They have also used a white font, so that it stands out from the grey background.For the credits, they used

a small font that is placed under the title. This tells us who’s starring in the film, and the members in the production team. They use a font that is small and is a similar colour to the background so that it does not draw away from the image.

They have credits printed at the bottom of the poster in a very small print, so it doesn’t draw away the attention of the image, but still informs the audience of the production team and cast.

They include other films they have produced, enticing the audience to watch the film as it makes them seem more well known and respected.