Layout- the
layout of the double page spread is ordered and Q has chosen to use a common
layout with the picture taking up one page and putting all the text on the
other page. An unusual design in the layout is on the text page they have used
to small pictures in the middle column. The text has been laid out in three columns
which is common of magazines to put text into columns. A pull quote is also
used which is placed on the page with the main picture. The first thing that
the audience will see is the picture as it’s the most eye catching thing on the
spread. There are two kickers but no
headline or standfirst on the text page.
Typography- the
font used on the pull quote is bold and in block capitals, this is to make it
stand out more as it’s clearly a quote that the editor wanted to be read. Two
kickers are also used in the article, one of which is at the start and the
other indicates the start of another topic. Kickers are commonly used at the
start of articles in magazines. All font
is sans serif.
Mise –en-scene
– the costumes/attire worn by the Coldplay band is all bright
colours which has been used to match the bright background that the pictures
have been taken on. The background used has been specially created for the
photo shoot and is artificial so the shoot would have taken in a studio rather
than an outdoor location and most likely using a green sheet of some sort. There
are no additional props used in the photo shoot and the shots are kept basic.
Camerawork
– the shot used is a long shot as it fits all four band members in
and you can see the background behind them on all sides, which is important as
the background is an important part of the shot. The shot is neither high
angled or low angled and so does not affect how they are represented.
Mode of
address- the magazine uses formal language throughout the text and
does not directly talk to the audience. The reading age is higher than NME as it’s
aimed at an older target audience and is reflected in the content.
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