This magazine front cover is conforming to generic conventions, as the main image consists of dark colours, such as the black and navy blue clothing. Also, the background is of a typical horror film scene, a forest with dark gloomy weather. Meaning is created because both, the image and text used, can be associated with horror. For example, the image is of 4 boys, however 3 of them are wearing masks which makes the front cover more mysterious and leaves the audience wondering what the magazine and film would consist of. The masthead 'Sight & Sound' creates meaning because it is basically what horror is all about, as these two concepts are what make the narrative. There is a contrast in the magazine, as the image and background are dark colours, such as black and grey, however the masthead and date of the magazine are in yellow, which is a bright colour and associated with happy events, therefore it contrasts with the genre of the magazine. The target audience of this magazine would be teenagers up to approximately the age of 18, as they discuss films such as 'scream 4' in there, and the image is of teenagers which may give us an idea of who it is aimed at. The image and text are suitable for this audience, as the main image and background coincide with the masthead of the magazine, as the masks that the 3 boys are wearing may symbolise sight and the forest in the background may symbolise sounds that may be heard.
EMPIRE MAGAZINE
Meaning is created in this magazine front cover, because you would associate the text and image with horror, such as the flames in the masthead 'empire' and the main image of the man in red with a black background symbolises danger and horror, which is suitable for the target audience because the theme and image is appropriate for the genre. The main image of the red character with black hair may suggest that he is the 'devil' of hell and may intrest the target audience because of the horror it contributes to the magazine. The text used on the cover of the magazine suits the horror genre of the magazine because the main title 'hellboy' shows the danger and 'hell' can also be associated with horror because it is scary and most people in horror films may feel as though they are actually in a 'living hell'. Also, in one of the straplines in states 'there will be blood', which may draw the target audience in and it adds to the mysterious narrative of the film/magazine itself. The masthead 'empire' is a suitable name for the horror magazine, because it connotes power and control, which has a lot of impact in a horror film, and the flames which surround it symbolise 'hell' and horror.
FILM MAGAZINE
The magazine includes an image of Leonardo Dicaprio, who was the main character in the film Inception. This is printed across the front cover of the magazine in capital letters to emphasise that Leonardo Dicaprio is the main character in the film and featured in it. Also, the audience are able to tell that this is of a thriller as of the make up he is wearing, showing him to be pale on one side and have a dark shadow on the other. This shows a sense of darkness to the image revealing that horror is the theme/genre in the film. The colour of his outfit is black, which is contrasted against the white/silver text. The tittle of the film shows buildings, as the film is about a dream world, therefore the theme of Inception is presented on the front of the magazine. As this is a film magazine, it has all the latest film inside, and obviously Inception is the main film as it's on the front cover. Whatever the genre, the film theme on the magazine is always related to the actual film. This is shown as this film is a thriller, therefore props and the storyline are reveled on the magazine front cover. The audience are aware that this is a film magazine as the strap lines in the middle anchor the kicker. (Inception) This goes against conventions as strap lines are meant to be on the left/right hand side, however they are placed in the middle. Also, the kicker is supposed to be lower down the bottom, however is above the strap lines, breaking conventions of a stereotypical magazine cover.
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