Front Cover Analysis - Empire Magazine

  

• The feature article photograph has been positioned in front of the masthead at the top of the front cover, this suggests that the magazine is well known so therefore the masthead doesn't need to be a prominent feature on the page and also giving the impression that the photograph is the main focus of the magazines cover.

• Furthermore, the main male featured as the feature article photograph is shown looking off to the side of the frame, this allows a shadow to have formed across one half of his face, therefore makes him look more dark and mysterious.

• The use of the colour scheme of red, black and white text demonstrates typical connotations for the thriller genre of the main film featured, so clearly has been tailored to suit the film that they are featuring for this particular issue. This colour scheme also stands out against the mixed medium background therefore attracts attention to the magazine.

• In addition the bold red masthead also has been used so that it is eye catching to the individual viewing it. It also is a typically used font and colour for 'Empire' magazine to use so is gaining attention and more recognition for itself as the public will recognise that brand of magazine because it will be more well known.

• The overall text used is a bold, plain font making it easier for the individual viewer to read as it stands out against the background whilst not drawing attention from the main feature article photograph.

• Using the puff 'Plus!' and the use of a block of red in the corner of the front cover makes boosts its status within the magazine by drawing attention to it rather than making it harder to read.

• In this issue, the main actor Leonardo Dicaprio is seen to be holding a gun, giving the overall connotation that this film features action, danger and violence. Therefore the audience can immediately see the genre of film, from this denotation.

• The tone of this particular issue of 'Empire' magazine portrays the theme and genre of the main film featured on the front cover, connoting a sense of mystery and danger. This is because darker, duller colours have been used to create this link between the films thriller genre and the magazines overall look.