Double page spread analysis

Analysis

I have also been looking into double page spreads and what are used in them to appeal to their target audience to them successful.

Firstly, the colours used are mostly pink, purple and white. This instantly suggests that the magazine is aimed at young females and therefore will attract and interest the chosen target audience. The layout is also successful as it is set out in columns which is quite a common layout for a magazine article as it makes everything easier to read and neater. This also makes it suitable for the target audience the layout is basic and understandable.The main image of te double page spread is of 'The Wanted' who are wearing gym clothes and have equipment which suggests they are having a workout. This stereotypically suggests the audience is aimed at young girls because they will be attracted 'fit' and attractive men. There is also a smaller image of one of the boys out of the boyband with his top off which will also attract girls to want to read about the article because they will be attracted to him. There are also various different quotes made by each member of the boy and recorded next to the image. This makes the magazine seem more personal as it is as if the boys are directly talking to the reader and building a relationship between them. Finally the title  used on the double page spread is 'workout wonders'. This is alliteration which will instantly grab the readers attention as it sounds catchy and interesting. The colour of the writing is white meanwhile the background is purple also leaving the text to stand out against the rest of the magazine. The word workout stands out well as it is in a large bold font meanwhile 'wonders' is made slightly less eye grabbing which I would personally change as I think it looks abit too much having two different fonts in a title. 

The heading of this double page spread is firstly placed on the left side. Part of the heading, 'The Gospel according to' is in quite a fancy italic font meanwhile her name, 'Nicki Minaj' is in large bold writing as if she is trying to make a statement and showing her name is the most important text on the page. The font is in dark pink which matches but contrasts against the light pink background and also shows that she has a girly side. The rest of the text in black although shows she has an edge to her and she's not all innocent.

The rest of the text is in a small simple black font which makes the more important text stand out and also makes the spread look less crowded. The interview at the bottom left side of the spread is also easily set out and understandable which makes it more appealing for the reader. The paragraphs space out the text so that its not too much and also the number make it more organised. 

The main image is of the wrist, linking to the masthead and showing that she is the main focus as both the text 'Nicki Minaj' and the image of her are the main attractions of the page. Also her costume choice is very vibrant compared to the background therefore she stands out well in her zebra print leotard which makes her look fun and quirky. Her facial expressions and crazy costume accessories also match her unique style and make her stand out.Also the fact that the text doesn't include any other artists shows the importance of Nicki Minaj and how successful she is.

There are also pull quotes from the interview which are highlighted and are in a bigger, bold font which shows the key parts of the interview which the audience will be drawn to.

On the double page spread of top of the pops the main image is on the right side of the page. The image is of Justin Bieber directly addresses the audience, which draws them into the magazine. The mise en scene is a very brightly lit image. He is wearing a black vest and red trousers with black shoes. He also has a silver chain and bracelet on. The colours of his outfit match the colour scheme of the page, this helps the magazine tie in together. The image is taken straight on with a long shot to get most of his outfit it, although part of his shoe are missing. This camera shot also the chair he is sitting on. His pose of the chair, leaning back, this pose allows the audience to see the tattoo of his right forearm, and adds a relaxed feel to the interview. The image is quite simple and doesn’t add any enigma to the article but this is what you would expect as the magazine is targeted at quite a young audience. But this image would still draw the audience in as it stands out of the page and because of the use of direct eye contact used.There is another image in the middle of the left page. This is a little thumbnail image relating to what is being said in the article. The image is there to break up the text. There is a caption in the bottom left of the image in a red banner. This separates the caption from the rest of the page.

The headline is spread across the left and half of the right page and take up around a third of the length. It is written in red and black serif font, and the headline is a pull quote from the interview by using two colours in the headline is makes it stand out from the page and really grabs the audiences attention. The headline is also at an oblique angle. The pull quote used draws in the audiences as if leave an enigma which the readers what to solve. There is a by line under the headline in a read banner with white serif font.  The by line is also on an oblique angle. The angle and the banner separate the headline and the body text. There is a jumper used on the bottom of the right page, it’s a red arrow with white san serif front making it noticeable on the page so the audience read it.

The body text is written in three columns in a serif font around size 12. The style of the body text is done as a question and answer. The questions are bold and in red, whereas the questions are pain black. By using questions and answers it makes the article more fun and the reader feels as though they are asking the star the questions putting them into the magazine more. There is no drop capitals used but this is because it is more of an interview than an article where you would expect to see a drop capital. The baselines are equal and the columns are mainly equal in size although the third column is interrupted by a text box giving you some extra information, which reduced the amount of words on the third column around half way down, there is around a cm gap between each column, making this interview organized and not too busy. All the writing is kept to the left page.  Near the bottom of the first column there is some writing going horizontally up the writing, this tells you who wrote the article and the photographer’s name. This is something you see a lot on articles to give the write and photographer credit.

The colour scheme of the page is red, black and white, this isn’t the same colours used of the front cover of the contents. This shows the magazines individuality as most magazine has a colour they will use on every page, breaking convections.  At the bottom of each page in the middle is a page number so it’s easy to find the interview.