PLANNING ANCILLARY PRODUCTS

TV Soap Magazines

The masthead is large and has the word ‘week’ supporting it beneath. It uses an ‘&’ to condense the space it takes up. The masthead gives information about the magazines website and time it covers.

All the stars have eye contact with the reader, and their costumes give an indication of the programme they are part of.

Main image /feature is large and overlaps the stars head, white text with black outline.

The strap line uses the same fonts as the masthead however it is yellow and the masthead is white. The magazine follows a clear colour scheme.

Misfits could be in yellow due to the connotations of the programme.

The header shows why the magazine is best for buy and most people now have Sky or Virgin so it is aimed at a wide audience. Advertisements linking to brand loyalty and trust.

Contradicting and contrasting features, will make people want to read them.

Stars eye is in the middle of the page, breaking the rule of thirds, and part of his page is obscured.

The star is famous enough that his face is hidden from view, yet he can still attract audiences.

Despite breaking the rule of thirds there is still eye contact with the reader.

Barcode, price & region. Region is given because programme times change in different places.

Star has a strict identity which audiences can follow, e.g. hair and black coat

Headings in bold, sub-headings same font – black.

“Is there a life after Doctor Who?” creates a story for the audience to follow – VERDICT ON MATT SMITH –new doctor.

Main feature –“Doctor Who?” is largest text on page.

Flat plan for LEAVERS The masthead is large and has the word ‘week’ supporting it beneath. It uses an ‘&’ to condense the space it takes up. The masthead gives information about the magazines website and time it covers.

Main feature – “Leavers” is largest text on page.

Main image /feature is large and overlaps the stars head, white text with black outline.

Barcode, price & region. Region is given because programme times change in different places.

Conforms to rule of thirds and makes use of direct eye contact to attract reader.

The header shows why the magazine is best for buy and most people now have Sky or Virgin so it is aimed at a wide audience. Advertisements linking to brand loyalty and trust.

“rhetorical question?” creates a story for the audience to follow..

The star has eye contact with the reader, the costumes gives an indication of the programme they are part of.

I incorporated strong conventions in order to create a realistic TV magazine.

I decided on a close up shot for the front cover image rather than a group shot as we used a group shot for the poster .

I also did this as the first episode is all about Ruby and here she is the main focus, with an interview inside.

I feel the arrangement of the features worked well and I will try and copy this when I make the real thing.