Analysis of Empire and Total Film Magazine Covers

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From looking numerous magazine covers of the two major British film magazines Total Film and Empire and by analysing two covers in depth I have noticed some typical conventions that appear:

1. A large image of the main film featured in the magazine that is usually imposed over the magazine's logo giving a more professional look to the cover.
2. Smaller images that give a preview of what's included in the magazine.
3. Words that attract the reader to make them feel as if they are getting more than they paid for such as 'free!' 'plus!' 'exclusive!'
4. A simple colour scheme that stands out against the main image featured on the cover - usually ties in with the main film featured.
5. A barcode, website address of the magazine, date, issue number and magazine price
6. A large heading of the main film featured (in a bold font)
7. Smaller headings that may include what else is featured in the magazine or the names of famous actors, actresses and directors to grab the reader's attention.