Second contents page analysis

SECOND RESEARCH CONTENTS

-Main Image: The woman in the contents page is the same from the front cover, in this she is in a different pose, laying down with her legs in the air wearing some bold heels, showing her legs that take over most of the page giving her a real statement and rebel side to the magazine. The main image being against a gradient black to white background makes the woman stand out but also match with the colours of the magazine due to her wearing all white. These colours also give a professional look, which portrays a sleek look throughout the magazine. 

-Background: The background is Black, grey and white making the magazine look modern and makes the contents stand out. The use of props in this gives an interesting look to the magazine and the shoes in this contents cover part of the word contents showing the central pictures dominance over this page.

-The Title 'Contents' : This is consistent style VIBE uses for their contents page, making the magazine recognisable. The layout is the word 'contents' split into three lines, this adds a edgy look to the magazine,once again in a sleek style.

-Keywords: are highlighted in bold on the contents page, this feature is greatly used in this magazine. Due to it being easy for the reader to point out key points without having to search for what they're looking for in the magazine. This technique also means more readers will want to read the magazine because it's easy to find things and there doesn't have to be too much reading.

-The Masthead: An alternative to other contents pages as they usually copy a smaller version of the magazine masthead from the front cover, however VIBE has an outlined and large ‘V’. With the word ‘contents’ in bold characters the focus master head is taken away but in replacement there are large letters reminding us its Vibe they’re reading.

-The Contents List style: Once again a pretty basic style, the contents list being a straight line being straight to the point, being separated into two columns. This makes the magazine easy to read and understand the features found in the magazine. This is once again sticking to the 'house style' this magazine tries to create, keeping it a edgy and professional look. They do this by not making their magazines too colourful, keeping their contents looking mature and serious, therefore readers with then take this approach when reading vibes magazines. With the contents list comes two subheadings followed by page numbers and a summary of what is on that specific page. This also comes with highlighted keywords, making important information able to see without reading the whole contents.

-Layout: This layout is very basic but gives a great look over all, using the rule of thirds to keep the text to the right third of the page. The layout allows everything on the page to be clear and readable, giving it great structure, very much like the front cover.