Over the last few weeks, I have been researching the codes and conventions of front covers, contents pages and double page spreads, and applying them to my rough cut.
These are the codes and conventions of front covers that I found, that I will need to apply to my final cut.
- Eye catching image (usually a mid shot)
- A barcode, price, and issue number
- A large, colourful masthead, with a unique font, with two words maximum
- A consistent colour scheme
- One main cover story, larger or more bold than the others
- At least 3 extra coverlines, maximum 5
- Direct address
- Buzz words- 'exclusive', 'free', 'plus'
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