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- 1. CODES AND CONVENTIONS FOR A REGIONAL MAGAZINE EDITORIAL PAGE Bristol Magazine The title is “from the editor” which fits in with the letter convention - The colour of the heading stands out in front of the image, and the word “editor” is bold to emphasise what the page is about therefore informs the reader A picture of the editor is positioned in the middle of the page to signify importance - the image at the top also shows direct mode of address so that the reader has a connection with the model uses and grats, and it allows the audience to convey the models facial expressions and makes them intrigues about what is going to be in the article. The editors note takes up the majority of the page and is in black font so it stands out against the white background. The first letter is larger than the other text so that it catches the readers attention, the letter is also signed with a signature and this makes it seem more personal and creates a personal relationship between the reader and the editor uses and grats The date of the issue is large and at the top of the page - this informs the reader so that they can keep up to date with the articles and current trends uses and grats Advertises social media this suggests a younger audience as the younger audience are more likely to use technology and keep up to date with the recent trends.
- 2. Advertises social media this suggests a younger audience as the younger audience are more likely to use technology and keep up to date with the recent trends. Advertises social media this suggests a younger audience as the younger audience are more likely to use technology and keep up to date with the recent trends. The title ‘Editors Comment’ informs the reader what the page includes - it entices the reader and makes the reader want to read on. The Title also is at the top of the page to catch the readers attention and the large black san serif font stands out against the white background. The long shot image used allows the audience to link with the images uses and grats The editors note is a fairly long paragraph in a clear column which looks linear and pleasing to the readers eye. Its in a black san serif font which makes it look professional, neat and easy to read. The signature at the bottom makes it more personal and allows the reader to connect with the editor direct mode of address Advertises social media this suggests a younger audience as the younger audience are more likely to use technology and keep up to date with the recent trends. The advert takes up half of the page - this isn’t a common convention for the features page however, some magazines promote certain products on their features page to sell advertising space The image of the editor is also used at the end of the letter as it creates a more personal connection with the audience Kent Life Magazine
- 3. The layout of this features page is positioned in a way it looks like a letter structure. The editor’s letter is a long paragraph filling the whole page centered in the middle of the page to show importance, in addition because of the great deal of text, we could assume that the target audience are older Issue number and date at the top of the page informs the reader and keeps them up to date uses and grats The title ‘From the Editor’ is the biggest text on the page, san serif font used to look formal and neat - large and spread out and positioned at the top to catch the readers attention The sub title ‘Let the Games Begin’ will appeal to the target audience. It grabs the readers attention, connotations (Barthes) of powerThe white background is plain white, doesn’t derail attention away from images or text Reminder that there are multiple issues - brand recognition
- 4. Absolute Brighton Magazine The title is the largest font on the page, the word ‘letter’ is emphasised by using a different colour and font this stands out to the audience and makes it seem more personal. The image is positioned down the whole page to the left - the women is wearing a shimmery gold dress and a shall - this fits with the house style of the magazine and matches with the font colour of some of the text. The model is also looking directly in the camera which creates direct mode of address, a one to one relationship with the reader uses and grats The editors note is separated in to small paragraphs in a black san serif font which stands out against the white background. It looks neat and professional and the layout allows it to create a personal letter feel. The white background allows the text and image to stand out The letter is signed by the editor at the bottom which further creates a more personal relationship with the audience
- 5. The letter is signed by the editor at the bottom which further creates a more personal relationship with the audience Viva Manchester Magazine The title ‘Letter from the Editor’ is positioned at the top of the page to alleviate importance - ‘Letter’ and ‘Editor’ are even larger to inform the readers what information is on this page The text is positioned either side of the page on the left and right so that the text can follow the images - the text is in a black san serif font and structured in paragraph so it looks neat and professional. The long shot image of the model is used however her facial expressions are clear as well as the background, the car looks very old fashioned and it looks as if there is a photo shoot going on - the models facial expressions make the reader want to find out more Multiple images used to convey different stories or to inform the reader what is going to follow in the issue - mid shot of a man taking a photo, direct mode of address creates a personal relationship with the model and reader uses and grats The white background allows the text and image to stand out The letter is signed by the editor at the bottom which further creates a more personal relationship with the audience ‘Hollywood Moment’ catches the readers attention
- 6. CODES AND CONVENTIONS EDITORIAL PAGE - TITLE There are many ways in which the title is made more appealing and allows the audience to connect on another level for example, in Absolute Brighton different font and colour is used to emphasise the word ‘Letter’ Other magazines use catch phrases such as ‘We are Family’ to create a more personal feeling with the audience (direct mode of address) and this makes the reader want to read on uses and grats theory. The title is the biggest text on the page and the majority of the time in a san serif font. The title is usually either a welcoming phrase or something to do with the editor eg. ‘Editor’s Letter’
- 7. CODES AND CONVENTIONS EDITORIAL PAGE - IMAGES When doing my research I noticed multiple images were used to create a visual aspect and there was no set pattern to the images. This gives a chance to create relationships with the audience. A common convention was a close up portrait photo of the editor and this was usually positioned at the end of the letter, this helps to make it more personal and creates a direct mode of address. Generally in all the magazines which I have researched the editor is smiling which further creates a personal relationship with the reader. The lighting in the images is always high key CODES AND CONVENTIONS EDITORIAL PAGE - EDITORS NOTE The text is aligned in straight angles, creating an organized structure. The text is often in a san serif font at a size around 10-11. All of the editors letters are signed at the end. Sometimes the paragraphs begin with a drop cap which stands out and is eye catching.