I am now going to analyse an existing music magazine through LIIAR. By using LIIAR I can analyse what features have been used on each page. I am going to produce an analysis for the front cover of the magazine, the contents page and a double page spread. By doing this it will help me to see what conventions I can use throughout my music magazine. In my previous post I decided that my music genre was going to be pop music and target the magazine at the age range of around 15-24. After researching the Internet for pop music magazines I have only come up with a selected few. I then bought a copy of the X Factor Magazine also known as X Mag/Magazine to conduct further analysis. I am going to firstly start by analysing the front cover:
Front Cover
Language- This magazine like all music magazines contains a lot of media language. The media language contained is a masthead. A masthead is the name of the magazine and is very visual and is usually produced in a different style and font. The masthead on this magazine is X magazine. For the "X"it is the logo which is related to the TV show. This shows a relation between the TV show and the magazine, and this then shows to the audience that there is a connection between the two. This can be also known as a ident. It also includes a flash banner across the top of the magazine. A flash is a kind of summary to what the magazine is going to contain. In this case its "music, stars and style". This is in black and white and 2 pink stars separate each of these words which makes it stands out even more. There is also another flash at the bottom of the magazine placed on a yellow background. It shows what bands are going to be included within the magazine.
The main cover line/headline "KATIE" is the biggest piece of anchorage standing out in a bold white font. Under the headline is a caption in the same colour but a smaller size and different font,"I'm not ready to give in yet". This is included as it summarises what the article is about, without including a quote from the actual cover story. This can be known as a strapline. This story is an exclusive which will draw in the audience to read it more as its a story that is produced for one particular magazine/newspaper. There is also other cover lines included which again are in the same white font, but the key elements are used in a bright pink shade.
The main image on the magazine, takes up around half the page. This shows that she must be an important role within the magazine, this is because the exclusive story is about her. There is lighting on her face highlighting she is the main key. At the bottom of the magazine there is images of three boy bands that where all going to feature on that weeks X Factor. One Direction are currently contestants on the show, JLS have previously been on the show and Take That where making an exclusive performance, showing they all have relevance to the show. Again there is captions under the image to illustrate the image and give a preview to what is going to happen within the magazine. Also, situated on the top right hand corner of the magazine is fashion tips. There is also a pink circle situated right to the main image advertising a competition, giving more reason to buy the magazine. The front cover also includes a barcode, price, the date and cost of the magazine.
Ideology-The ideology of a front cover of a music magazine is the meaning behind it/a message behind the story. The meaning of this magazine is that it portrays the fact of being in the lime light of the show and been a contestant on the show. The message is appealing to the target audience as all of the stories are aimed at them as the magazine is about what is currently happening in the show. After researching the X factor show I have found out that the majority of the shows audience are females, therefore this means this gender is more likely to buy the magazine. When analysing the magazine there are three boy bands on the front cover, this will have been placed here to attract the mainstream audience. By using the term here come the boys, it will also attract females more to the sex appeal of the boy bands.
Institution-The publishing company of this magazine is Haymarket Network who is in conjunction with FremantleMedia Enterprises and Syco Entertainment. After further researching I found out that these publishing companies don't produce any other music magazines.
Audience-The audience that this magazine is aimed at is people who are interested in the X factor TV show as both are connected with one another. After doing some more research on the Internet. I have found a article about the audience: http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/197507-x-factor-magazine-is-aimed-at-adults/ Summarising the article,it says that the magazine is aimed at adults. I believe this is partly true but the younger generation will still buy this magazine, as they want to be in know of what is happening to the x factor contestants and artists that appear on the show.
Representation-The X factor magazine is represented by what is going on, on the X factor show each week. For instance on the front cover of this issue of the magazine it showing Katie a contestant on the X factor and a story involving her. She is been represented in a positive light as she is showing she isn't going to give up no matter what anyone thinks of her. She is looking directly at the camera showing she is in control and that nothing is going to stop her. She is also looking smart and with her smile shows that nothing has feared her, which is relating to the main headline. This is represented well to its target audience.
Representation-The X factor magazine is represented by what is going on, on the X factor show each week. For instance on the front cover of this issue of the magazine it showing Katie a contestant on the X factor and a story involving her. She is been represented in a positive light as she is showing she isn't going to give up no matter what anyone thinks of her. She is looking directly at the camera showing she is in control and that nothing is going to stop her. She is also looking smart and with her smile shows that nothing has feared her, which is relating to the main headline. This is represented well to its target audience.
Contents Page
Language- On the contents page the media language used is that there is a repetitive theme. The logo of the front page along with one of the flash banners is used in the top left corner. Underneath this there is the issue number printed with the date the magazine was available in the shops to buy until the date it would be took off the shelves. On this left hand side there is a column which is divided by a pale coloured dashed line showing this is separate information to what is featured on each page. In this column it tells me that in every issue, a member who produces the magazine summarises what is going to be in the magazine that week. This column could be quickly skimmed to see the contents of it. Then in the main section of the contents page at the top, there is some bold black text "It's time to face...". This anchorage is a introduction into what is going to happen. The contents page is then divided up into sections, which are coloured and I believe this is a good device to use as it is easy to locate where things are in the magazine. I am going to take note of as this as it would be a good feature to use in my magazine. Under each of these coloured headings it includes what is going to be in each section, with the page number beside it in the same colour as the headings. The main image on the contents is the one in the top right corner of the boy band Westlife. This image is illustrating the feature of "the big interview" with Westlife which is highlighted in the features section. There is also 3 smaller images at the bottom of the page which are relating to articles within the magazine. The page numbers to these are situated next to the images in a blue box, so again shows easy navigation for the reader. At the bottom of the page the page numbers have the symbol of the "X" alongside them aswell as the release and end date, this appears on every page of the magazine. The final element of media language on this page is the tiny images at the bottom. These are the images of the contestants that appear on the show. The X across their picture represents they have been knocked out of the competition which is aired on ITV.
Ideology-The meaning behind this page is showing what stories are been published in this weeks edition. The message is appealing to the target audience as all of the stories are aimed at the audience as the magazine is about what is currently happening in the TV show.
Institution-The publishing company of this magazine is Haymarket Network who is in conjunction with FremantleMedia Enterprises and Syco Entertainment. After further researching I found out that these publishing companies don't produce any other music magazines.
Audience-The audience that this magazine is aimed at is people who are interested in the X factor TV show as both are connected with one another. After doing some more research on the Internet. I have found a article about the audience: http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/197507-x-factor-magazine-is-aimed-at-adults/ Summarising the article,it says that the magazine is aimed at adults. I believe this is partly true but the younger generation will still buy this magazine, as they want to be in know of what is happening to the x factor contestants and artists that appear on the show.
Representation-The X factor magazine is represented by what is going on, on the X factor show each week. On the contents page lots of stories are briefly been represented. Also included is fashion tips, quizzes and other existing bands/solo artists who this magazine aims for with their target audience and genre of music. The usage of the main image on the contents page of a boy band shows that they are looking at the camera. It shows to the audience that they are professional and know what they are doing in comparison to the boy bands on the front cover who are posing in more of a fun like character.
Representation-The X factor magazine is represented by what is going on, on the X factor show each week. On the contents page lots of stories are briefly been represented. Also included is fashion tips, quizzes and other existing bands/solo artists who this magazine aims for with their target audience and genre of music. The usage of the main image on the contents page of a boy band shows that they are looking at the camera. It shows to the audience that they are professional and know what they are doing in comparison to the boy bands on the front cover who are posing in more of a fun like character.
Double Page Spread
Language-The media language contained on the double page spread is that at the top left hand corner of the page, it shows the colour from the contents page which resembles each section. This double page spread story is the main story from the front cover. Again on the page it highlights that this story is exclusive to the magazine. The title font is the same as the one on the contents page. It also similarly has a white background with black writing like the contents page, this shows that there is a constant layout, colours used and the house style. Under the main title there is an introduction into the interview. The interview is broke up into questions and answers, the questions in bolder black text and the answers in a standard plain text. At the end of the article it is finished off with a bold letter X. The main image of the magazine shows an image of Katie and a smaller image placed on top of it which is her performing on the show. At the side of each picture there is some white writing, this is a little pun about each picture, which causes humour to the audience.
Ideology-The meaning behind this page is about Katie putting her point across in a interview about her and her performances on the X Factor. This is her chance to say what she thinks about her musical performance.
Institution-The publishing company of this magazine is Haymarket Network who is in conjunction with FremantleMedia Enterprises and Syco Entertainment. After further researching I found out that these publishing companies don't produce any other music magazines.
Audience-The audience that this magazine is aimed at is people who are interested in the X factor TV show as both are connected with one another. After doing some more research on the Internet. I have found a article about the audience: http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/197507-x-factor-magazine-is-aimed-at-adults/ Summarising the article,it says that the magazine is aimed at adults. I believe this is partly true but the younger generation will still buy this magazine, as they want to be in know of what is happening to the x factor contestants and artists that appear on the show.
Representation-The X factor magazine is represented by what is going on, on the X factor show each week. The double page spread it is represented by Katie been a fighter and not ready to give up, in what she does and as it says in the caption "Katie opens up about everything-and she's ready for a fight". Again similar to the front cover Katie is smiling and looking directly at the camera connecting with the audience showing that nothing is going to put her down.
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