Final Magazine:

Front Cover-
For the front cover of my magazine I have used several layers and changed the contrast and shadows of my image in photoshop. I then transferred this into publisher to layer on the text. I used a grey text box along the skyline and also along the bottom for straplines. On these and one of the blue circles there is a white line around the edge to created a ripped effect also suggesting the theme of rebellion.
The front cover has a clear image and straplines, kickers and a skyline that all stand out, this uses complementry colours to attract a 'younger' reader through the use of blue, orange and black typography.

Contents Page-

For my contents page, i also took inspiration from 'NME' by using a similar layout. I used the same colours as the front cover in order to create an air of continuity throughout the magazine. This is a very 'busy' and crowded contents page in order to create the veffect that there is a lot for the audience to read within the magazine. I have also included a band index so that it is simple for the reader to find their favourite band within the magazine quickly. There is also a small article on the contents in order to allow the reader to get a feel for the type of language and style of the articles within the rest of the magazine.

Double Page Spread-

For my double page spread I have changed the layout slightly from my mock up as I have swapped over the article box and the fact file to the opposite sides of the pages.

I have chosen to do this as it was a better fit around the image and allowed a longer fact file to include more information about the band. To create this double page spread I took three images using a tripod so that the camera remained in exactly the same place. This meant that the background was exactly the same and i was able to layer the images together successfully in order to look as though they are one single image. I did this in order to show different sides to their personalities as it would be successful when showing this to the reader as they may feel they are able to relate more to them.