This is a scan from the TV & Satellite Times Magazine from which I have decided to evaluate my three double page spreads. I have also picked up a number of inspirational ideas from the layout of this page that I will be calling upon in the production of my listing.
In terms of information, the viewing details are clearly signposted in a red and yellow box to the bottom left (top left of text). This instantly draws the eye to it and is easy to refer back to when necessary.
In terms of visual layout, the initial impact of the page is good. Attention is immediately brought to the name of the show, the star of the show and the time I can view the show. These are the three key elements to publicising any new television show as without any one of these three, the reader will feel dissatisfied. The photograph is interestingly shot in a Top Gun style arrowhead formation drawing you to the star subject and the typeface is modern and easy to read.
In terms of extras, readers that want to know whether or not the show is for them, can refer the the blue rectangle on the right hand page. This gives a quick, third person review of the show detailing the type of humour and character styles. - USEFUL!
This article is taken from the same listings magazine and has many similar elements but has quite obviously been composed by a different editor.
In terms of information, the star and page title are very prominent but it is not until you begin to read the text that you notice the scheduling info. Although it is displayed in the same red and yellow box as the previous listing, it has been tucked away more from the first, hard hitting elements that immediately draw you eye.
In terms of visual impact, the crash scene depicted in the bottom right of the page is a terrifying image and one that nearly all readers can associate with in some way, especially the target audience of the magazine being women aged between 18-80.
For anyone able to relate to Douglas Henshall and recognise him from earlier work, the image works very well. If you do not however, the image is a little lack lustre and is not at all imaginative. The point is put across well though and smaller details of the blurb sit nicely with the framing of the photograph.
In terms of any extras, being a new show, the cast will be unknown yet may contain well known actors. This is dealt with by means of a run down and small profile of each of the main characters in the new programme. This is intuitive as it gives the reader multiple opportunities to associate with the article by giving a host of different actor's names and pictures. - CLEVER!
My third and final extract from this magazine is an article featuring John Sergeant exploring the great spots of Great Britain. There is a strong sense of patriotism trying to take over throughout the article and this is apparant in the image, wording, quotes & title. This is a nice theme to follow as there are lots of emotive words and images on offer and these have been capitalised on. In terms of information , the famous red and yellow box jumps out at you displaying all scheduling information and this time, it is placed more eye catchingly. The small synopsis under the main title is where the content of the article is pin pointed,. Coupled with a few evocative quotes, it is very easy to see the direction in which the editor is going.
In terms of visual layout, it is backwards to the last article but has an actual setting as apposed to a stark blue backdrop. The sun drenched coast line is an emotional picture when feeling patriotic, it has therefore been used well especially as it is a hard back drop to layer large amounts of text over. This has been overcome by a subtle, opaque white box to contain the wording.
In terms of extras, the small image in the bottom left corner ties in well with the text wrapped image further up at the start of the second column of text. The circular theme is an eye catching one, especially with the shocking images placed within them.
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