Main image:
My main image will probably be of the main actor’s face
and advertise the actor instead of the film and the character. It will be a
close-up from the shoulders up, perhaps with him facing slightly away from the
camera, but with his eyes still on it in order to keep the connection to the
audience. To reinforce the genre of the magazine, he will maybe be holding a
fake gun, with both hands, up near his head. In order to make it clear he’s not
in character, his expression will be much less serious than it will be in the
posters, with, perhaps, a smile or an expression of mock surprise.
Name of magazine:
The name of my magazine will most likely be Reel. This keeps the film genre of the
magazine without taking up too much space, being too complicated, or too
obscure. It is also a reference that a wide range of people will understand.
Colour scheme:
My colour scheme will be lots of reds and pinks, because
the main image will be advertising the actor as opposed to the character. I
will attempt to appeal to a female audience and attract them with themes of
romance.
Headline:
The headline will be the largest sell line on the cover
and anchor the main image. This in mind, it will have to be about the film he
is starring in – Playing Judas. As
he’s out of character it will most likely be an interview of him and the theme
of romance will come out when asking him if he’s currently involved with
anyone. My main idea so far is ‘A Date With Daniel’.
Sell lines:
My sell lines will be advertising what else is in the
issue, and will probably cover competitions, film reviews, and new fictional
film festivals coming up next summer. There will also be sell lines covering
new films coming out.
Banners/splash:
The above mentioned competition will be in a splash in
one of the corners, attracting attention even with the bright colours of the
rest of the cover. I may put a banner across the bottom of the cover in order
to make it clear that the sell line over the banner is not related to the theme
of the rest of the issue.
Magazine tagline:
My tagline has to be in relation to the name of my
magazine so people know what to expect from the issue. The name of my magazine
is Reel, so my tagline will be:
‘Films that’ll leave you reeling.’ This acts as a pun on the word “reel” and gives
information about the genre.
Other information:
This issue will cost £3-£4, as it’s not an exclusive
issue and has no free gifts. This price will also attract more buyers as it is
cheaper than most other film magazines. The date will be for spring or summer
2014, near the time the film is due for release.
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