Drafting and Planning - Possible Magazine Layouts

I then decided to create some of my own drafts of magazine covers to think about possible ideas.

I like this layout I created as I think it is typical of a magazine based on a Horror film. I chose this image as I think it is effective in creating a sense of fear. The image does not give much away but the dark colours and blood create an eerie atmosphere. I also think the use of the just the characters eye is an effective way of creating mystery therefore arousing intrigue in the viewer. Similar to the magazines I analysed, I decided to keep the colour scheme as red, black and white as it creates a professional feel yet relates to the genre. I decided to use a 'Gothic' font as, again, it relates to the genre of the film. I kept the font colour to red and black to create a synergy between the image and the film title. Also, that the masthead is red also creates a synergy between the film and the magazine.

For the layout, I chose an image from the film 'The Grudge.' I decided to use this image as, again, I like the idea of using merely an eye but also because I think my main 'evil' character will resemble The Grudge slightly. Again, I stuck to the house colours of black white and red but added grey. I chose this 'distorted' font as it reflects the genre of the film and that it is supernatural. I think the capitals could be effective as they make the film title stand out.