front cover layout decisions (Text)

  

          

          When looking at my flat plan and my final front cover it is clear to see that the main    image used is completely different from my original draft. On my flat plan my original  idea surrounded the camera shot of a close up at a slight low angle this was chosen to  highlight my artists strength in regards to her music, my whole point of using this  specific shot was to embrace female strength and identity within hip hop.

          The layout of the text on my front cover is very simple (purposefully). The positioning  of the writing on the left hand side is quit small, this was not only to add depth to the  page but to also incorporate evidence that I know and understand current artists at  this present time.

          On  the right hand side I also added some more names of current and big hip hop  artists this demonstrates once again understanding of current trends and the ability to  incorporate my knowledge of the evolution of hip hop. I have very limited text on my  front cover this is due to the magazine that I am using as inspiration (XXL) using very  minimal text, this provides an accurate link to conventions used on hip hop magazines,  which adds depth and detail on to my own magazine enabling it to appear more  professional.

        The Name of my artists Erykah jane’e is boldly stamped just underneath her shoulder, the positioning of this is due to it best suiting the shot chosen as well as the fact that is font size is quit large. In order for the shot not to become  distracted by the font I placed it to the far right hand side ;this tactic will give the audience clear knowledge of who is on the front of the cover with the ability of allowing the audience to still see the distinct front cover.

        I also used the caption ‘eye candy of the year’ this was an added feature to my magazine which I thought it would  be effective as it would draw my audience featuring both women and males that where considered as the biggest ‘eye candies’ in hip hop. Above that caption I added a feature of a cross to signify me using/ adding an extra feature within the magazine. My decision to place it above the caption was  not only to show its and added feature but also due to it being a convention used on many of the XXL front covers