Magazine Conventions
Magazine Conventions:
- Masthead- features on all magazine covers, usually at the top of the page and indicates which magazine it is e.g. total film, empire. This should be the largest text on the page and it can reflect the audience it caters for
- Image- this image should reflect the audience and also the style of the magazine. The main image is usually a mid shot and should reflect on what the film is featured about. This usually involves the main actor from the film being featured
- 'Buzz words'- these involve 'free' and 'exclusive' which capture the readers attention and makes them want to buy the magazine
- Anchorage text- the text that often overlaps the image to tell what the story inside will involve. This could be a quote taken from the interview inside or something as simple as the title of the film that is being featured
- Banner- gives overall information about the magazine and what will be found inside
- Barcode, date, issue number- something that every magazine has and is needed
