Denotation: The magazine cover consists of a colour image of a man who is looking directly at the camera, which is at Mid-shot. The Mans name is in white to the right of the cover. The background is black with a shadow creating some texture. Behind the man is the 'VIBE' Masthead in a vibrant red. The contrast of Colours seperate the cover lines and there is a visible barcode in the bottom left.Connotation: The man looks very masculin, having strong sexual appreal and represents the ideal good successful artist.
Masthead: VIBE Masthead is very vibrant and bold. In a bright Red which is noticable and easy to remember. VIBE relates to music especially RnB and therefore it is a suited name for this type of magazine.
Character: The cover image is of the famous successful American singer 'Trey Songz'.
Mise En Scene
Composition&Costume: He is standing tall and strong wearing no top, this is very provocative however could really relate to the audience.
NVC: His Non verbal communication is very suductive and manly. He is also looking directly at the camera showing communication with the reader.
Lighting&Setting: the lighting is low key with a dark background and shadow, however the subject is clearly presented. It is Set in dark area with a marble wall only shown behind the subject.
Coverlines
The main cover line relates to the subject of the magazine 'Trey Songz The Hardest In RNB' this refers to the subjects career. The other various coverlines relate to other RNB related topics and promote the latest music out. Over all the magazine seems reliable and entertaining, having interviews from the singers themself.
Target audience
Considering all the above points the magazine can relate to male and females who interest in RNB and enjoy the being apart of the latest RNB related events.
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