Pre production documentation
Codes and conventions of front covers and double page spreads
Front covers - Main image in centre of page- usually a person/people - Masterhead- large font, all the same size always in the top third - Main feature article - large font, usually in middle third - anchors meaning of main image. Content is usually topical/new/recent/exclusive. - Snapshots of others article- photos/image and/or cover lines usually in the bottom but these tend to be shorter. - Usually 3 or 4 main colours, sometimes uses different shades of a colour for variety. - 3-4 fonts used, BUT bold/3D/italics added to make them look different. - Colour blocks- blocks of full colour, usually squares that break up the page into different sections. - Graphics- Puffs, pugs, other small features and shapes, usually used for 'extras'. - Layout- No 'dead space'. Double page spread - Large main image- takes up 1/4 or more of the dps. - Placement is key! - Subheading- summary/introduction - Body copy- article text- usually black/dark text on white backgroun...
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