Masthead
The Masthead of Rocksound has been chosen carefully to sell the Magazine and to capture the eye of potential buyers. "Rocksound" indicates the type of music potential buyers might like. The font itself is black which is a neutral but bold colour suggesting that the magazine could be for both genders. The Masthead is also very simple yet effective as it stands out against a white background and draws the readers in.
Tagline
There are several taglines such as "I'm one of a kind...Gerard Way" not only does this relate to the cover model which is in fact Gerard Way but it entices fans of Gerard Way to want to buy the magazine as they will want to know what he says. They also have other taglines, which are different bands names to advertise and promote these bands to people that might want to read or buy the magazine. The Taglines also give an indication of the type of people who might be interested in the magazine-the people who like the bands displayed as Taglines.
Cover Model
The Cover Model is the main focus , being a well known person in the music genre he is-which Gerard himself describes as "violent-pop" will attract a certain audience as the band he is from My Chemical Romance might only appeal to a certain type of person of certain ages and stereotypes. On this edition of Rocksound especially, he is presented in a way that suggests he is a strong and successful individual. And although his music might only appeal to a certain group of people, he appears neutral and conservative.
Central Image
The central image and only image on the front cover is the cover model Gerard Way. This gives the impression to potential buyers that he will be heavily featured in this issue. It also iterates his importance and him as an important figure in this genre of music.
Anchorage
"I'm one of a kind". This anchorage has been used to link the central image to an article within the magazine. This anchorage of one of a kind, also connotes that this magazine issue will be one of a kind. Readers will be drawn in with this type of anchorage.
"I'm one of a kind". This anchorage has been used to link the central image to an article within the magazine. This anchorage of one of a kind, also connotes that this magazine issue will be one of a kind. Readers will be drawn in with this type of anchorage.
Cover lines
Cover lines have been used to sell contents of the magazine. "His incredible return" also illustrates what people think of him. Fans will also be encouraged to buy this particular issue as they will also want to know every detail of his return. There are quite a few cover lines, and the magazine does look busy, not in a bad way. This is to show case features that will entice buyers.
Cover lines have been used to sell contents of the magazine. "His incredible return" also illustrates what people think of him. Fans will also be encouraged to buy this particular issue as they will also want to know every detail of his return. There are quite a few cover lines, and the magazine does look busy, not in a bad way. This is to show case features that will entice buyers.
Secondary images
There aren't any secondary images used on the front cover. The central image is the only one. I think this was done to keep the main focus on the cover model. Also this enables there to be more cover lines, to advertise the content. No use of other images enables Gerard Way to be the focus, and this also acts as a selling point- for fans of him who will buy the magazine.
There aren't any secondary images used on the front cover. The central image is the only one. I think this was done to keep the main focus on the cover model. Also this enables there to be more cover lines, to advertise the content. No use of other images enables Gerard Way to be the focus, and this also acts as a selling point- for fans of him who will buy the magazine.
Font
Use of Font is also effective. The bold Masthead stands out as it is distinctive and edgy. The fonts all match and coincide with one another. None of them look out of place or too different from another. The fonts looks well put together.
Use of Font is also effective. The bold Masthead stands out as it is distinctive and edgy. The fonts all match and coincide with one another. None of them look out of place or too different from another. The fonts looks well put together.
Use of Colour
The colours used are predominately: black, white, red and with a splash of yellow. This is too make the magazine seem bold and interesting, without having to use a lot of colour. If too much colour was used, as well as the amount of cover lines i think the magazine would look too busy. The colours used are bold and effective though.
The colours used are predominately: black, white, red and with a splash of yellow. This is too make the magazine seem bold and interesting, without having to use a lot of colour. If too much colour was used, as well as the amount of cover lines i think the magazine would look too busy. The colours used are bold and effective though.
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