Analysis of 10 music magazine double page spreads (a variety of music genres)

Reflection on the Double Page Spread

•By researching on the double page spreads I figured out how to analyse them effectively so I could understand an indication of an overall view of everything about the magazine.

• I learnt new technical language like ‘stand first’, ‘drop capital’. I now understand that this is the last page in the magazine that aims to keep the audience interested and make them turn the page. I feel that once the reader has turned this page, the magazine has completed its job!
•What the majority of double page spreads had in common were that they used a large image to cover at least half of the two pages and a few columns of writing. I feel that this page gives an indication on what bands/ artists will be in the magazine and I have noticed that the use of popular well known singers are used to appeal to their audience.
•I have got a good idea on how to set up my double pages for my magazine to make it look professional I will perhaps do this by a massive photo covering both of the pages and a transparent text box with the writing on one side of the page.