Story Structure.
When planning where my story will be on my double page spread of my magazine, I will need to know how a story is structured in other magazines to give me ideas and information. I will look at 3 different magazine stories and talk about how they are structured.
The first page I will look at is for 'Top Dirt Mag UK' magazine, which is prodominently for males and talks mainly about bikes and different types of vehicles. This shows the ideology in this magazine is that bikes and vehicles are considered important. We can tell this by the main image and the way that the page is presented, using black bold text and basic text for a simplistic look. This is the representation of the magazine. When first looking at this magazine, I notice how the main images are mainly accross one page, the other important images on the second page being the bike mentioned and the man who is being interviewed. This is an unusual thing to do as usually text is shared accross both. This gives appeal to the audience and grabs their attention when turning to the first page. The institution is unknown, but would probably be produced by a company which produces similar themed magazines, as they will have experience in this kind of production, hence the creating of this magazine. The next thing I noticed was the bold black text on the other page, and then the white text on the picture page. This contrasts with the picture and page colours, giving a smart yet unusual look, again appealing to the audience. The story underneath the black text is one big paragraph, presented with small simple font for a straight forward look, to get the right message to the audience without over complicating it. The next thing I noticed is the next paragraph spread accross the rest of the page, an interview with the main in the image at the top of the page about the bike in the image next to him. The use of the interview with the two images clearly tells the audience who is talking and what they are talking about before even reading the paragraphs. This isuccessful as it is implied before it is said, giving understanding to the audience simply.
Overall, this design of double page spread is successful, as it is simplistic and straightforward to the audience, giving them what they need to know in the magazine without over complication. The page of pictures attracts the audience straight to the next page, and the paragraph in simple small font on the next page gives a basic informative look, making it easy to follow.
The next double page spread I will look at is based on the theme of 'self obsession', mainly targeted at women, and shows a model on the first page. This is made clear by the image used and the style of text. The ideology of the pages is that self obsession is something considered important to talk about in the magazine. The representation of this theme is shown by the main image on one page, and the paragraphs of text on the next page. When first looking at this magazine, I notice that one page is used just for the main image, of a model posing. This presentation gives attraction to the audience instantly when turning to that page. The background is blank exept for some small text to indicate 'following' to the next page, which shows paragraphs of small simple text. This is done in this way so not to overcomplicate the page and get straight to the point, as it can be a serious subject which the audience may have experienced, so needs to be presented in the right way. The background on this page is also blank to stress the serious issue of the two pages, also giving a smart approach which will guide the audiences attention to what they are reading. Overall, the simple layout of the pages gives an appropriate feel to the serious issue mentioned, as does the simple font to put emphasis on what the audience is reading rather than the way the page looks. The blank background creates the same effect, and all of this together gives greater impact on the story.
The final double page spread I will look at, has the title 'The Pink Girls', giving the impression it is mainly aimed at women. We know this from the colours and images used, and the way that the text is presented. The ideology on this page shows that 'The pink girls' are considered important. When first looking at the pages, I instantly noticed the large font stating the title. This is clear to the audience, as it is done using bright flowers within the text, with a bright red coloured background behind it still within the text. The use of this attracts the audience when turning to the page, which is prodominantly women. We know this, as flowers are stereotypically something which women like, which is why the text is designed in this way. It is a smart way of subliminally attracting women to the page without them realising. The font is also designed to be large, another way of getting the audiences attention instantly before reading any other text. The next thing that I notice is the main image on the opposite page, balancing out the large font and image, and giving a similar feeling to the image, as it is designed in the same colours. This bright image attracts the audience to the story, as they are intrigued as to what the image represents within the story, and what it is really about. This use of image is also a good way of getting the audience to read the story without them realising they are being attracted. The background is white on both pages for a simple look, as the image and font attract within themselves, and the black text matches the background. This gives a neat and tidy appearance to the magazine, something which women stereotypically are, again showing another technique to appeal to the audience. The story starts in a small paragraph on the first page underneath the large title, and then continues to the second. This gives continuity and keeps the audiences attention, rather than them losing it if it was all placed onto one page. The text is small and simple to get to the point, as the story is the main focus, and is designed in black to represent this. Overall, this magazine uses clever stereotyping techniques to appeal to the audience without them knowing it. Large font is used to attract instantly, and a matching image guides the reader into the story. Simple font in the story is used to keep the purpose within it, and a blank background is used so not to distract from the other features. All of these key points together makes a successful double page to read.
The first page I will look at is for 'Top Dirt Mag UK' magazine, which is prodominently for males and talks mainly about bikes and different types of vehicles. This shows the ideology in this magazine is that bikes and vehicles are considered important. We can tell this by the main image and the way that the page is presented, using black bold text and basic text for a simplistic look. This is the representation of the magazine. When first looking at this magazine, I notice how the main images are mainly accross one page, the other important images on the second page being the bike mentioned and the man who is being interviewed. This is an unusual thing to do as usually text is shared accross both. This gives appeal to the audience and grabs their attention when turning to the first page. The institution is unknown, but would probably be produced by a company which produces similar themed magazines, as they will have experience in this kind of production, hence the creating of this magazine. The next thing I noticed was the bold black text on the other page, and then the white text on the picture page. This contrasts with the picture and page colours, giving a smart yet unusual look, again appealing to the audience. The story underneath the black text is one big paragraph, presented with small simple font for a straight forward look, to get the right message to the audience without over complicating it. The next thing I noticed is the next paragraph spread accross the rest of the page, an interview with the main in the image at the top of the page about the bike in the image next to him. The use of the interview with the two images clearly tells the audience who is talking and what they are talking about before even reading the paragraphs. This isuccessful as it is implied before it is said, giving understanding to the audience simply.
Overall, this design of double page spread is successful, as it is simplistic and straightforward to the audience, giving them what they need to know in the magazine without over complication. The page of pictures attracts the audience straight to the next page, and the paragraph in simple small font on the next page gives a basic informative look, making it easy to follow.
The next double page spread I will look at is based on the theme of 'self obsession', mainly targeted at women, and shows a model on the first page. This is made clear by the image used and the style of text. The ideology of the pages is that self obsession is something considered important to talk about in the magazine. The representation of this theme is shown by the main image on one page, and the paragraphs of text on the next page. When first looking at this magazine, I notice that one page is used just for the main image, of a model posing. This presentation gives attraction to the audience instantly when turning to that page. The background is blank exept for some small text to indicate 'following' to the next page, which shows paragraphs of small simple text. This is done in this way so not to overcomplicate the page and get straight to the point, as it can be a serious subject which the audience may have experienced, so needs to be presented in the right way. The background on this page is also blank to stress the serious issue of the two pages, also giving a smart approach which will guide the audiences attention to what they are reading. Overall, the simple layout of the pages gives an appropriate feel to the serious issue mentioned, as does the simple font to put emphasis on what the audience is reading rather than the way the page looks. The blank background creates the same effect, and all of this together gives greater impact on the story.
The final double page spread I will look at, has the title 'The Pink Girls', giving the impression it is mainly aimed at women. We know this from the colours and images used, and the way that the text is presented. The ideology on this page shows that 'The pink girls' are considered important. When first looking at the pages, I instantly noticed the large font stating the title. This is clear to the audience, as it is done using bright flowers within the text, with a bright red coloured background behind it still within the text. The use of this attracts the audience when turning to the page, which is prodominantly women. We know this, as flowers are stereotypically something which women like, which is why the text is designed in this way. It is a smart way of subliminally attracting women to the page without them realising. The font is also designed to be large, another way of getting the audiences attention instantly before reading any other text. The next thing that I notice is the main image on the opposite page, balancing out the large font and image, and giving a similar feeling to the image, as it is designed in the same colours. This bright image attracts the audience to the story, as they are intrigued as to what the image represents within the story, and what it is really about. This use of image is also a good way of getting the audience to read the story without them realising they are being attracted. The background is white on both pages for a simple look, as the image and font attract within themselves, and the black text matches the background. This gives a neat and tidy appearance to the magazine, something which women stereotypically are, again showing another technique to appeal to the audience. The story starts in a small paragraph on the first page underneath the large title, and then continues to the second. This gives continuity and keeps the audiences attention, rather than them losing it if it was all placed onto one page. The text is small and simple to get to the point, as the story is the main focus, and is designed in black to represent this. Overall, this magazine uses clever stereotyping techniques to appeal to the audience without them knowing it. Large font is used to attract instantly, and a matching image guides the reader into the story. Simple font in the story is used to keep the purpose within it, and a blank background is used so not to distract from the other features. All of these key points together makes a successful double page to read.
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