Feature.
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Deconstruction.
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Font
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The font on the page is an average
style font (default font) with a twist, making it look more curved than other
types. The mast-head is not present on the page, however there is a heading
which introduces the artist Birdman, in a bold block font, which clearly
stands out above the other fonts as important (as a heading).
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Text
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There is a
lot of text on the page, this is good as it means it is a full of information
in the readers eyes. The way the text has been laid out, makes it look like
the template for a newspaper article. Having a short summery, before moving
into the main story, to further this, the article has been laid out in three columns.
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Colour
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The entire
double page is black, with white writing, to make it contrast and stand out. The
main image takes up left page as a whole, but blends in with the background.
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Body
language/staging
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The body language of the model is
very confident, but staying very informal, looking directly at the camera to
keep eye contact at all times. This is good as it shows a position of power,
by the model (Birdman) sitting, looking at what he has achieved.
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Framing
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The framing of the shot is a mid
shot showing his upper body and lower body up to the knee, this is good
because you can get a close up of his face, with great detail.
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Lighting
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The lighting of the main image, is
looking from the left side of the left page, meaning that it cuts off the right
side of the image from any light, as the model is sitting at an angle, half
of the model is blending in with the background. This helps to add to the
feel of looking back at the dark things that had to be done during his rise
to power (explained in article).
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Composition (overall design/layout)
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The overall composition of the
page creates a very dark theme, by having the model isolated from the rest of
the information on the pages. The idea, of having a newspaper style article
works really well with the design and style of text that is used.
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Saturday, 1 December 2012
Deconstruction of double page spread
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You understand the functions of the conventions of double page spreads very well - you also appear to have a good understanding of both connotations and denotations. However you need to ensure that all of these deconstructions relate back to your own product. You need to say when studying these products - what you like that you may use in your own magazine and what you dislike that you have decided against using.
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