This magazine front cover does not use direct address in the image, which is a convention of most front covers. This has given me the idea of changing the use of direct address as well as considering other conventions which my magazine could subvert from, making it more unique. Similarly, it has the effect of movement with background seeming to get smaller in the background and the use of italics for the texts. When considering my own product it is the use of making the main image stand out from the background through the use of different effects.
In the magazine, the image demonstrates how the main image does not always need to have the actors dressed as their characters, with the focus more being on what the actors have to say then what characters they portray. When considering my own products, it could be beneficial to create a mock-up which illustrates the actors out of character. Similarly, the use of dark colours and clothing draws the audiences attention to the images used and the text placed. This would be good to use for my own products as darker colours would draw attention as well as fit with the conventions of a psychological thriller.
When previously planning for my own products, I had only considered using one character as I believed that using multiple characters would make the front cover seem too busy and confusing when then surrounded by the text. However, this magazine illustrates how placing multiple character images into the middle third and one side third, prevents it from seeming too busy and leaves enough room for other pieces of information.
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