Magazine Conventions

Masthead
i am going to use a masthead of similar design to the mast head of this magazine cover. i have chosen to do this as this masthead is very effective and recognizable even though the colors are simple but are still very effective. the font that is used helps this masthead be recognizable since the font is so simple that it is easier to remember. also i like how the model 2PAC is covering up the masthead but you still recognize the brand as it is so simple and effective.

Main/Central Image
i am going t apply the same style and maybe the same pose that is happening in this image to my magazine that i will be creating. i have decided to do this as the image is very effective as it isn't very dramatic or anything like that but still represents the rap genre as the model has lots of tattoos and he also has a necklace with a gun on. this makes the image very powerful even though he is just standing there. i also like how the image is overlapping the masthead and i think that i will apply this to my magazine cover.
Sell Line/Heading
i am looking to apply a sell line like the sell line on this magazine cover because i like how spaced out the sell line is and i like how they have put it in one of the two spaces that aren't covered by the main image. i also like how this sell line isn't very complicated and that it is only two words. this makes the sell line very effective. another thing that i like about the sell line is that it is in a very large font size and this makes it instantly recognizable. i will be looking to apply this style of sell line in my magazine.