Research - Analysis of Total Film Magazine

Although I have previously analysed the 'Inception' issue of Total Film Magazine, I thought it important to look at the latest issue in terms of the typical codes and conventions used.

Typical Codes and Conventions used:
- Masthead
- Date
- Issue Number
- Main Image
- Barcode
- Main Cover Line
- Cover lines
- Web Address
- Puffs
- Pugs

Typical Codes and Conventions not used:
- Left Third
- Price
- Cover Star Credit






I think the Total Film magazine editor has chosen to place the Masthead in the centre top of the magazine as Total Film is a well known brand name so the masthead wouldn't need to be on show in the shop in order for people to purchase it. The reason why there is no price could be because the magazine is a pay monthly magazine which tries to encourage people to subscribe to them. Although there is no Cover Star Credit in this issue, I think Total Film magazine would usually use this convention especially if the actors in the film are well known and popular.
I will use all of the above codes and conventions in my magazine as I want it to replicate a typical issue of a Total Film magazine.