Flat Plan

I have decided to place the main image of my magazine over the Masthead. This adds a dimension of familiarity  and professionalism to the overall cover. This is because most magazines have the model covering part of the masthead, and creates a three dimensional image. This, added with the Main sell line over the top of the Main image creates a multi-layered front cover that peaks the readers interest from the front page. Another sell line is used, in an un-bannered form, on the left of the model. I have chosen not to use a Banner on this sell line, as it would add to much 'weight' to the left half of the magazine. This is because most of the image lays on the left of the page, and adds a darker shape that catches the eye. Boxing out the light on the left completely would keep the readers attention focused on the left, and they would not pay as much attention to the stories on the right of the cover.

By using two, or possibly three banners down the right side of the cover, i am evening out the darkness of the image, and creating a balance between the two half's. This should bring the readers eyes across the magazine, starting off in the light left top corner and moving across to the slightly darker right side. Finally, the circular banner, that will read 'Prize Give Away' is there to add to the attraction of the overall magazine, and add another reason (besides the stories) for the reader to pick up and buy the magazine.

In comparison to my Inspirational text, some elements are evidently closely related. For example, my masthead is partially covered by the model. On the front of my Inspirational text, the Band member (Joey Jordison) is obscuring the letters R,A and G in KERRANG!. Another similarity is the Main sell line laying over the top of the image. On both my inspirational text and my Cover, the Main sell line relates directly to the main image. This emphasises both stories and images. Finally, both my Inspirational text and my Cover both have a prize to be won. Without direct reference to the  Inspirational text, i have coincidently placed the Prize give away Banner in the same location. i will, however, move this in my final product.

Whereas i have attempted to keep the weight of the darkness even throughout the cover, on my Inspirational text the black is used most heavily on the right, using white to break up different stories and to stand out as text. Also, the Inspirational text has both a Skyline, and a border at the bottom. This brings the ends of the magazine closer together and also adds a splash of colour to an otherwise almost Monochromatic cover. though the Scanner cut the top from my Cover, i intend to have a skyline.