Analysis of Double Page Spreads

The conventions of a double page spread feature in magazines such as Kerrang. The image above uses elements of similar colours reflecting on the background image of the band. For instance the editor uses red font to compare against the red t-shirt of the main singer in the middle of the image, over crossing the centre line. The red text stands out in some parts of the page to highlight important parts of the text. I will use this technique of producing an image that relates back to the colour scheme of the fonts on the double page spread. 

In this double page spread there is a distinct feature that is eye catching and effective. The bold black font of the artists name is then repeated as the starting letter of the writing. This convention is used in most magazines and lets the reader know when the main text begins. I will most definitely be using this as it adds a little extra to the page if the image is not too dominant. The text is then placed around the S that starts the text which is similar to other magazines. 

In this magazine the double page spread is very different to one that would feature in a rockier magazine. The feature I would like tp portray in my magazine is the fact that the text that is an interview has elements of bold serif font which sections normal serif font. This distinguises the questions from the answers and makes the page more interesting. There is also the convention of 3 columns in this double page spread which is easy on the eye and not too much information to take in. I will have 3 columns of writing in an interview form to keep the interest of the constituent audience.

This double page spread has a smaller image imposed over the text. This gives the reader something else to look at whilst not taking too much focus off the main larger image on the left. The smaller image is normally the artist in a different position or working backstage or in a different location. I will be using this idea of the smaller image in my double page to fill some space. Another interesting feature of this page is the quote added over the main text. It spans across the main content and the image suggesting its importance on the page. If I find an interesting quote I may add this to my project. 

In this final double page spread they use a plug on the right hand side. This stands out from the black backround as the red matches the title 'I was a teenage head'. I have noticed that the primary colour red is very common in most music magazines as it is striking and bold. It is most effective when combined with darker colours. The font is also interesting for this piece as it contrasts from the rest of the writing suggesting that it was an opinion made by the band member which represents their personality and what they represent. I hope to recreate this effect in my double page spread text fonts and colours.