Magazine Front Cover Analysis (codes and conventions)

'Now'
'Good house keeping'
'Woman's own'
'Hello'
'Dr Who'

What do these magazines have in common:

- They all have a Central image. And the camera angle is a mid-shot.

- They all have around 3-7 cover lines which have 2-3 different fonts and sizes.
- Show celebrity information.
- All of these magazines have a bar code, price and date.
- Each use a limited amount of colour. About 3-4 different colours.
- All have mast heads.
- Mast head font is unique.
- Use direct address



What are the differences in these magazines:
- Different target audience.
- The main cover lines match the central image.
- Fonts, font size and colour scheme.