Double Page Spreads

Double Page Spreads.

This is a great DPS because it has a great tri-colour scheme the bright blue highlights everything and makes it look attractive and then the black and white is used for the text to be able to be readable .

The split between the black and white works really well because the white writing stands out really well and  the blue line seperates it makes look really professional because the of the contrast between them.

The photo is really framed because it has all band members in and it looks like they have just finished a tough gig and then they are just relaxing in the dressing room or at home or at the studio or something. And then the blue box clearly shows some important information.

The 3 columns of text show that this article is a good read and has lots of information in because it is quite long but is split up by this quote in the second 2 thirds and it is really good because it doesn’t make it boring.

The photo is used really well because it take ups the whole left side of the DPS and then the title in the bottom just fills in a gap because there is nothing interesting happening in the photo so it is really well structured and has a professional finish to it.

The lighting in the photo looks like mostly the light in the background but you can tell that the flash was on the camera because there is shadows on the members of the band and the photo looks really good.

The way in which the article has 3 columns compliments the rule of thirds I like the three columns as it looks neat and tidy, it also works really well with the way they have put the three smaller photos down like that it keeps the combination of three a running factor and consistency gives the magazine an overall edge and makes it really effective, keeping in with the rule of thirds the use of the colours compliments the article as they are very bold and catchy, the large photo taking up the first page works well with the three columns on the other page, all the photos are of the band in gigs which proves they love the music and not the fame aspect.

This double page spread also use’s the rule of thirds when it comes to the columns for writing, the photo is really eye catching and covers all of one page and carries on onto the other page slightly, the photo is really catchy and gives off the feel as if they are coming to get you, they want chart hits and they mean business , this compliments the article well as its kind of a comeback, re-establishing there position in the rock/indie industry.  The bold black headline gives it a really edgy effect also again complimenting the article giving off the impression they are back to make a print on the industry, the tri colour scheme also means  it looks neat and tidy and keeps in with the rule of thirds.

The rule of thirds in this article exists in that on the first page you have the three articles but on the second page you have 2 articles then a strip of photos this works and gives the effect of three and three the tri colour scheme also compliments the rule of thirds meaning although the article looks a bit messy and thrown together it still works and looks a presentable and catchy. The way in which the photo goes across the bottom of the page is a different, it  works well and as the photo takes up quite a lot of space the 4 smalller photos on the right hand side on the far page compliment it well and break up the blocks of text. The photo positioned in that way really works with the title ‘we are the future’ by saying we are the future it makes them seem a little different to everyone else in the industry and by having the photo in a different position to how any other band would it really gives off the impression that they are different and reinforces the statement.