First Content page analysis

Research Into Contents Analysis

• Masthead: The Masthead is the huge bold ‘V’ which stands for the magazine name ‘vibe’ This is always featured in the contents of this magazine and is positioned on the top half this keeps it looking professional. This then also is like vibes logo making this recognisable by just using the ‘v’ in the background. In the vibe magazine they use monochromatic colours, like this one uses the grey ‘v’ matching with the magazines background colour with the black and white image of rapper Kanye West. The colour scheme here gives an elegant and classy look and makes the ‘V’ stand out on the light background.

• Subheadings: The subheadings are black bold and show the reader what the main interest points are (features, fashion etc.) In this case the font used for these headings is fancy and stylish this again relates to the professional look, making it also more interesting.

• Brief Headings: Brief Headings are positioned under the sub headings showing the category it comes under., shows the main articles of the magazine and the page numbers to give easy access for readers. In this section the colour of font is simply grey but making them stand out to the summery content, which is in black matching the subheading. The subheading indicates its more important.

• Photograph: In the bottom right there is the artists name, who took the picture and where it is taken, this gives the audience some knowledge about who is in this page and any extra information that may interest them. 

• Contents word: The contents word, is in large black bold font, which isn’t in a straight line but it is split up into three lines of the word contents split up. This gives more room for the main picture. Most Vibe contents pages involve this contents in this certain way, this ensures a consistent professional look to the magazine.

• Main Image: The main image is a mid-shot of the model who has an arm coming over him holding a heart in the position of where his real heart would be, this is eye catching because it’s the only bit of colour on this page this draws attention to the image, this could infer the woman is trying to win over the models heart. The model is looking directly at the audience this shows direct contact between the model and the reader, showing a clear connection, exactly what the magazine is intending. He s also giving a moody look with a chilled attitude with his hands in his pockets this gives the example that his rapper by his chill attitude and moody tone. The model is dressed smart which contradicts how rap artists are meant to look stereotypical this also connects to the colour scheme.