This post is about my views on graphics within media, and how their size, layout and format are used when applied to magazine covers and newspapers. The mass media over the years has evolved into what some people believe is the way we think. That people are persuaded to think and feel differently because of adverts and promotions.
The graphics often influence which magazine we buy. With out colour, images and bold font we are less likely to buy the magazine.
I have chosen Money Media (business voice) and NME (new musical express) as my magazines to compare and contrast. Both of these magazines appeal to different audiences and target markets. The front covers of both magazines are extremely different too, the layout of NME magazine consists of quite large photographs of certain bands, large bold fonts, alot of information and content about this weeks issue etc, this is because it appeals to a younger audience.
The graphics often influence which magazine we buy. With out colour, images and bold font we are less likely to buy the magazine.
I have chosen Money Media (business voice) and NME (new musical express) as my magazines to compare and contrast. Both of these magazines appeal to different audiences and target markets. The front covers of both magazines are extremely different too, the layout of NME magazine consists of quite large photographs of certain bands, large bold fonts, alot of information and content about this weeks issue etc, this is because it appeals to a younger audience.
Black, white and red are the main colours on NME. This colour combination is a very strong and striking combination which helps make the magazine eye catching. The fonts are simple yet masculine with different widths depending on the importance of the copy.
Wereas Money Media magazine consists of quite simple fonts and images, not much information about content etc and quite a simplistic colour code.
Another unusual thing about money media magazine is that the front cover is almost entirely different to the normal layout of a magazine, the title is placed in the centre of the page instead of headlining the page, with quotes and content info at the top.
As for the fonts themselves i think that money medias font of choice appears to be the "teen" font wereas NME have created thier own logo from scratch.
The reason i chose to compre these two very different magazines is because of their auidences, NME magazine is aimed at younger people, possibly teenagers who are interested in rock and pop music, and Money Media foccuses specifically for buisnessmen and women on the Isle of man.
Wereas Money Media magazine consists of quite simple fonts and images, not much information about content etc and quite a simplistic colour code.
Another unusual thing about money media magazine is that the front cover is almost entirely different to the normal layout of a magazine, the title is placed in the centre of the page instead of headlining the page, with quotes and content info at the top.
As for the fonts themselves i think that money medias font of choice appears to be the "teen" font wereas NME have created thier own logo from scratch.
The reason i chose to compre these two very different magazines is because of their auidences, NME magazine is aimed at younger people, possibly teenagers who are interested in rock and pop music, and Money Media foccuses specifically for buisnessmen and women on the Isle of man.
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