Front cover linked to research:
From what I've seen from real media text that I have looked at, my front cover is linked to my research in the following ways:
. My masthead is big and visible, it has elements that make it stand out such as colouring and shadows.
. My cover lines aren't too small, they're easy and visible to read.
. My main feature stands out as the most important text (apart from the masthead).
. The picture I've used on my front cover is clear and eye catching as this is what attracts people to a magazine he most.
. I have a balance of colour and a main feature colour (red)
. My barcode isn't too big and doesn't take up too much space
Below are magazines that I have looked at with my magazine at the end, showing how it replicates real media text

Front cover features:

Masthead and font decisions:

Front cover photograph manipulation:

Cover layout decisions:

Here I have presented what similarities and differences there are between my flat plan and final cover

Final shots:

These are the final shots I used for my front cover, contents page and double page spread

Model consent forms:

These are the form signed by my models, so I have the right to use their pictures in my magazine