Double Page Spread Analysis

Code and convention rules for a magazine double page spread include; the magazines are generally written in columns, this is normally done to break up the reading so that a reader is not just reading across a page but reading down in small blocks to create more of a variety compared to normal reading articles and books.

Most double page spread will be advertising something or someone. A double page spread will also normally include bright colours and catch pictures to attract the readers.

The conventions of a title are that it is normally big and bold, often located in the top left hand corner. The title is to let some know what something it is, sometimes giving them some sort of indication of what is going to be on the inside. The language used in magazines should be simple and easy too read.

Photos for double page spreads can be taken in a range of ways including:

·       Mid shot

·       Close up

·       Long shot

·       Point of view

·       Establishing shot

·       Extreme close up

I plan to take my photos in a range of different shot angles; I plan to do this to give me a variety to enable me to choose the most suitable pictures for my regional magazine.

Codes and conventions that are included in a magazine are created to insure that there is a formality between issues; I will use codes and conventions so that my regional magazine and a real style regional magazine will have similar features. If I were not to use a formality then readers wouldn’t be able to identify my style of magazine. 

This magazine double page spread follows the code and convention rules; this magazine has been written in a column format. The editor has done this to break up the reading so that the consumers are not just reading across the page but instead are reading down in small blocks, which has created a variety of reading.

This double page spread has a brightly coloured and catch picture, which has been done to attract the readers to the article.

The title and sub title is big and bold, and like a typical title this one is located in the top left hand corner. The title is in place to let some know what something it is, and also gives some indication of what is going to be on the inside. The language used in this magazine is simple and easy too read. The photo on this double page spreads has been taken from a middle shot; this allows the reader to see the surroundings in the photo as well. 

As I am unable to find any more magazines that are regional magazines the following are 4 are ones that I have found on the Internet that follow similar codes and conventions. 

This double page spread has used a colour scheme of black, red and white. The black background allows the red and white writing to stand out well. The title has been positioned through the crease of the page. A large image has been used on the left-hand page with images running along the bottom that have been positioned in framed boxes. The pictures have all been edited into black and white photos to fit in with the colour scheme.

On the right page the writing has been written in columns, there are 2 columns, this has followed the codes and conventions as most double page spreads have 2 or 3 columns.

There is also a block box column where a separate piece of writing has been put in. Splitting writing up into columns and separate boxes makes it easier to read and more interesting to potential readers.

Here is anther double page spread from a lifestyle magazine. It features one main model that covers the whole of the left page. He is leaning against a white background, which has made it easy to add writing over the top. The model is side on, looking away from the camera with a smile on his face that makes the audience feel happy whilst reading.

On the right hand page they have used a white background again making is easy to add writing over the top. A range of font styles and sizes has been used to break the page up and a range of photos has also been added. By breaking the page makes it easier and more interesting for the viewers to read. 

I really like the way that this double page spread has been created using a white background and a range of colourful photos to make the page attractive to a viewer. The pictures have all been positioned in boxed frame, at an adjusted angle with a drop shadow. One both pages the writing has been split into 2 columns.