Total film is a film magazine, published by Future Publishing. It offers film and DVD news, reviews, and features. The magazine was launched in 1997 and is published every four weeks (13 times a year).
Each month, Total Film provides a range of features, from full-length interviews, with established and up-and-coming actors and directors, to major film previews, from Top 100 lists to retrospective pieces. All issues contain The Total Film Interview — an in-depth chat with a celebrated actor or director.
The title is placed at the top of the magazine so that it stands out clearly. It is in a white bold font, which is easy to see, and it takes up the whole width of the poster. The word “Total” is written inside the “F” of “Film” which highlights the word Film and emphasises the fact that it is a film magazine. The font is quite simple so that it is easy to read and stands out from a distance so that it attracts people to buy the magazine. Also it stands out from the black background clearly and it has got a glow to it as the feature film is called ‘New Moon’. The main picture overlaps the title slightly; however it is still clear what the title is. By looking at other total film magazine front covers, I have found that the film title can change depending on the feature film and the colour scheme used. However, the colour of the title is mainly white.
The main picture takes up the whole of the magazine cover so it is easy for the viewer to see and is of the latest released film. The picture is a medium shot of the three main characters from the film New Moon, they are in a dark forest and the moon is shining through the letters of the title of the magazine. This would appeal to a younger target audience such as teenage girls because of the actors shown. Therefore this will attract people to buy the magazine if they like these actors or the film. The caption for this film is in a bold font and is placed in the middle of the magazine over the picture. The title of the film is in the biggest font so it is clear to see and it is in the same colour as the title. Above this is says “all new interviews” which will appeal to people who like these actors and actresses and could influence them to purchase this magazine.
At the top of the magazine, it says “Free Giant Posters” which is in a bold light pink font to persuade people to buy the magazine even more. There are smaller pictures next to this to show what posters are inside the magazine.
Under the title, there is a blue box with a list of films in it that are not yet released yet. This will allow the consumer to get information about these films before they come out at the cinema. Above this, there is a picture of Spiderman as this is one of the films that are mentioned.
The price, date, the issue number and the website of the magazine are placed underneath the film title. This is where these are usually found on magazines and the website allows the person to find out more information about films that are not featured in the magazine. This information is in a smaller font as it is not as important as the rest of the information on the cover.
In the bottom right hand corner of the magazine, it says what other films are featured in the magazine. This is in the same light pink font as the top of the magazine and this further advertises this magazine and persuades people to buy it.
Around the edges, it says the other main actors and actresses and films that are in the magazine. These are in a smaller font than the rest of the writing and are in white and light pink as it sticks to the colour scheme of the front cover.
Each month, Total Film provides a range of features, from full-length interviews, with established and up-and-coming actors and directors, to major film previews, from Top 100 lists to retrospective pieces. All issues contain The Total Film Interview — an in-depth chat with a celebrated actor or director.
The title is placed at the top of the magazine so that it stands out clearly. It is in a white bold font, which is easy to see, and it takes up the whole width of the poster. The word “Total” is written inside the “F” of “Film” which highlights the word Film and emphasises the fact that it is a film magazine. The font is quite simple so that it is easy to read and stands out from a distance so that it attracts people to buy the magazine. Also it stands out from the black background clearly and it has got a glow to it as the feature film is called ‘New Moon’. The main picture overlaps the title slightly; however it is still clear what the title is. By looking at other total film magazine front covers, I have found that the film title can change depending on the feature film and the colour scheme used. However, the colour of the title is mainly white.
The main picture takes up the whole of the magazine cover so it is easy for the viewer to see and is of the latest released film. The picture is a medium shot of the three main characters from the film New Moon, they are in a dark forest and the moon is shining through the letters of the title of the magazine. This would appeal to a younger target audience such as teenage girls because of the actors shown. Therefore this will attract people to buy the magazine if they like these actors or the film. The caption for this film is in a bold font and is placed in the middle of the magazine over the picture. The title of the film is in the biggest font so it is clear to see and it is in the same colour as the title. Above this is says “all new interviews” which will appeal to people who like these actors and actresses and could influence them to purchase this magazine.
At the top of the magazine, it says “Free Giant Posters” which is in a bold light pink font to persuade people to buy the magazine even more. There are smaller pictures next to this to show what posters are inside the magazine.
Under the title, there is a blue box with a list of films in it that are not yet released yet. This will allow the consumer to get information about these films before they come out at the cinema. Above this, there is a picture of Spiderman as this is one of the films that are mentioned.
The price, date, the issue number and the website of the magazine are placed underneath the film title. This is where these are usually found on magazines and the website allows the person to find out more information about films that are not featured in the magazine. This information is in a smaller font as it is not as important as the rest of the information on the cover.
In the bottom right hand corner of the magazine, it says what other films are featured in the magazine. This is in the same light pink font as the top of the magazine and this further advertises this magazine and persuades people to buy it.
Around the edges, it says the other main actors and actresses and films that are in the magazine. These are in a smaller font than the rest of the writing and are in white and light pink as it sticks to the colour scheme of the front cover.
Well done, Gemma. Remember to always state which of the codes and conventions you feel you might use in your own products.
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