NME's magazine spread is full of images, bright colours and alternating sized fonts to make the article a visual feast whilst still concentrating on the content. The image of the band: The teenagers covers the whole first page as the three piece sit on a small sofa in front of a wall plastered with posters. The image shows the band relaxing in what appears to be their home; matching the story as it is an article about their life, so a casual picture seems appropriate. Colours are bright in the image which will have been altered using Photoshop. Additionally their perfect looking skin has been changed using the healing tool. Other photographs include a small live action shot of the band in the secound column at the start, which has a caption on top of the image. Also included in on the secound page of the spread is a section on other new popular bands and short descriptions about them. This is also followed with a small image to the right of the text.
Titles have all been put in capital letters using different colours which include: blue, white and black. Alternating fonts are used, the 'NEED TO KNOW,' text which is in a blue box on top of the image at the bottom left corner at an angle, isn't in the same style of text as 'THE TEENAGERS' and 'RADAR.' The fonts aren't dramatically different, some look more straight and boxed. 'NME LOVES' is also in different font as it looks like it has been written in white pencil on top of a star banner box. Light blue is the main colour that is used throughout the article. The main title is in bold, black text and has a blue, square background. Other parts that are coloured with a blue banner are: a quote from the story that is written in white, the 'need to know box' and 'radar' at the top left corner. Sections of the separate story on the page also have a couple of parts with blue backgrounds. Bright colour schemes capture the eye of the reader whilst entertaining them.
Three section are to the spread: image, article and separate story. Over the main image is boxes of information about the band and a small banner at the top. Also the main title overlaps on to the photo making it look slightly messy; like the flat in the background of the picture.The last column is a black rectangular box that cover the last third and there is white lower case text in it. All of the sections are straight facing the reader; except the information box over the image. At the end of the main article is a small red box that includes the NME website address.
Special software used to enhance images: Photoshop has been used to create a slightly unorganised banners that overlap over other sections. Text boxes have been used to create this and the fonts and colours altered on that setting.
Overall i like this spread and would consider when making my music magazine, having it similar to this style. The unorganised, whilst being organised feel and the messy background of the image. I would also use Photoshop similarly like they have for enhancing the image. This appeals to the target audience through the colours as it is aimed at my age group and above and it does appeal to me. However although it is busy and looks interesting; i wouldn't have added another story to the page as it distracts the readers attention.
Typical of the artist the font for the title is laid back using the Rastafarian colour of red that looks like it has been painted on. However black and white are predominantly used in the article. The text is written in one coloumn to the left of the page which is umconventional; however it looks like the opening page spread so normally the image is the most dominant. Under the mast head is a small summary of what the article will include is written as though it looks like it has been typed on a type writer and is outlined with a white banner. One the image to the right at the bottom is a small caption in basic small font like the rest of the column; however the text is white on the image and the text is in a larger black font. At the beginning of the paragraph is the starting letter 'K' in bigger bold text. This is typical of a double page spread.
The contrast on the image has been taken down using Photoshop the colours are less bright making the image look cool and relaxed as though he is sitting in a shack. It looks like a natural pose instead of being staged and has a background; although it is not a key image in the back it isn't like it is staged as this would contradict the artist’s ideas. Apart from the change of colours the image isn't as interesting and the font is basic which would work if the image was more entertaining.
Layout is very basic as there is only one column and the image is too the right of the spread. This isn't typical of a magazine cover story as the image would usually be to the left of the page as that is the way people read or in the middle, with text around it. This again follows the ethos of the reggae artists as he was rebellious breaking the rules. The masthead is tilted to one side to make it aesthetically pleasing.
The contrast on the image has been taken down using Photoshop the colours are less bright making the image look cool and relaxed as though he is sitting in a shack. It looks like a natural pose instead of being staged and has a background; although it is not a key image in the back it isn't like it is staged as this would contradict the artist’s ideas. Apart from the change of colours the image isn't as interesting and the font is basic which would work if the image was more entertaining.
Layout is very basic as there is only one column and the image is too the right of the spread. This isn't typical of a magazine cover story as the image would usually be to the left of the page as that is the way people read or in the middle, with text around it. This again follows the ethos of the reggae artists as he was rebellious breaking the rules. The masthead is tilted to one side to make it aesthetically pleasing.
Image and text have been used well on this page. The text is very plain and basic along with the image; however their personalities dominate the photo in font of the plain white background. The artists are dressed in black following the typical indie rock style looking cool and quirky in a leather jacket and checked shirt. The image of one of the band members has a shadow which makes the photo appear darker but very clean cut at the same time. One of the only parts of colour on the page is the red emblem on one of the bands jackets and a small red box with a caption in small white text.
Following basic conventions the text is written in three different columns with bold writing in the same font for the questions that were asked in the interview. Like previous magazine spreads the first letter of the text is big and bold. The title of the article is the name of the band which is in capital dark red letters with a small summary under in black bold text. Occasional words are coloured in red; mainly the parts of the interview where the name of the band member is in bold colour.
At the top of the page is a grey think banner that is separated by ‘CASH FOR QUESTIONS’ box in the middle which signifies it is a feature that is always in the magazine. The ‘CASH’ is in bold black text. Under the story is a bold black line and under is a small amount of text including the page number.
Following basic conventions the text is written in three different columns with bold writing in the same font for the questions that were asked in the interview. Like previous magazine spreads the first letter of the text is big and bold. The title of the article is the name of the band which is in capital dark red letters with a small summary under in black bold text. Occasional words are coloured in red; mainly the parts of the interview where the name of the band member is in bold colour.
At the top of the page is a grey think banner that is separated by ‘CASH FOR QUESTIONS’ box in the middle which signifies it is a feature that is always in the magazine. The ‘CASH’ is in bold black text. Under the story is a bold black line and under is a small amount of text including the page number.
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