MAGAZINE PROMOTION

DECONSTRUCTION...

This is the name of the artist, it is white font on a blue background. The bold and capitalized letters used help to make it stand out and make it very clear and eye catching. It is at the top of the page, and takes up about 1/3 of the magazine promotion. I think that in our magazine promotion it is important that it is easily recognizable as to who the artist is.

In the centre of the magazine promotion is this architectural art form. It looks as if it is made of possibly bricks or rocks. This artistic sculpture could be connoting the natural environment as it is made of natural forms. The fact it is in the centre of the images makes it very eye catching. I think it looks fairly unusual and different but at the same time it is quite intriguing.

I have divided the magazine promotion up with black lines, this is helping to show the ‘rule of thirds’ that has been used. As you can see, all the main information is position in the centre of the page, this makes it stand out the most and is the first thing you look at. I think using the ‘rule of thirds’ helps to make the layout look organised and professional looking.

Here is the address for the artists’ official website. This is used to help promote the artist and encourage fans to visit their site to find out more information about them and their music. White font has been used again, on top of the orangey sand/grass. I don’t think it is that eye catching but you can easily read it, which is important.

Overall, I like the natural colours that have been used and am going to take this into consideration when we create ours. Also, I like the consistency of the white font and how the artists’ name is positioning in quite an unusual way. Finally, I believe an important aspect is the layout of the page, so using the ‘rule of thirds’ is a good way in which we can create a successful, professional looking product.

Here is a little quote from NME about the band. I think this is helpful in promoting the artist and it encourages viewers to get their album as they are seen as being the ‘best guitar band’. White font has been used again , helping to continuing with the consistency of the cover. The font is in italics, making it stand out and show that it is a quote.

This is the release date of the single/album, it is important that magazine promotions have this in order for viewers to know when they can get hold of it. It is also very important that the artists name and name of single/album is clear, which is a successful point I feel this promotion has.

This is the title of the single/album. Again, white font has been used, this links to the other fonts and creates a sense of consistency. I think it is important for magazine promotions to have a consistent colour scheme in order for them to be professional looking. This font has been underlined, with the release date written smaller below. I think it is clear and easy to read, and I like the use of capital letters to help make it stand out more.

The colours that have been used in this magazine promotion are blue, browns, orange and white. These colours all come across as being very natural and connote the natural environment. I like the colours that have been used and think they all work well with one another.

I like how the letters for the bands’ name has been positioned on different lines, this helps to makes it more interesting and unique. The letters are kind of making a square shape, rather than just being along a straight line. I quite like the positioning of the letters and also like how the title has been positioned in the middle of the sky.