Genre of Magazines

There are plenty of different magazines on the shelf at stores across the world and each individual will have a favourite different genre magazine. Genre doesn't always relate to the type of magazine it is it relates to the production technology. Not only that but, it also can be linked with the distribution method.
In this blog post, I will be researching the different type of genres of magazines, how they are distributed and how it is produced.

Before all of the technology such as, iPhone apps and to be able to read magazines online there was only one genre of production technology. As said before, since there are more available technologies people are able to access two type of genres of the production tech. One is Print form and the other digital.

http://issuu.com/aircadets/docs/air_cadet_xtra_spring_2013/15 - This link produces inside images of every page in the Air Cadet Magazine. This is one method of production technology, digital.

<- On the left I have print screened the way you look at the magazine online. You are able to zoom into the magazine to look at it more closely. You are able to flick from page to page easily.

The other genre of production technology is print. This is where the magazine has been printed and is placed on shelves within shops. This magazine from the previous post, is an example of a print based production technology. You are able to read, keep it and look through it as much as you want. To the right is the same image used on the last post. 

Not only you can determined the genre via the production technology but you can also define it using the codes and conventions on the front cover. This is gives off an idea to what sort of genre it is. However, many people say 'don't judge a book by it's cover', magazines usually use the same layout on the front cover so that the public eye recognize the product. 

 

For two of the examples of genre magazines below, I'm going to briefly explain the content and style. (Codes & Conventions)

Photography...

Content & Style

The content and style of a photography magazine would include three main codes and conventions such as text, layout and the images used.

Text: Language, this would be written for the photography lovers therefore the language used would so that they understand it. Content,
this would include maybe famous photographers going into depth about their photography life, there could also be tips and examples of how to help the reader with their hobby.

Images: The key part to a photography magazine. The images used would be to show the readers different ideas, examples and how to play about with the camera settings, etc. 

Layout: The layout would be where things are positioned. By doing this is also sets the tone and 'look' of the address the producers are trying to pursue to the public.

Tattoos...

Content & Style

The content and style of a tattoo magazine would include three main codes and conventions such as text, layout and the images used.

Text: The language the writers use would relate to tattoos and so the readers are able to understand the what they are talking about in relation to tattoos, etc. The content would include new designs/tattoo conventions.

Images: The images are of tattoos, people with tattoos and ideas for tattoos.

Layout: The masthead is behind the main image, therefore the media producers are trying to make the girl stand out. This also lets the audience know what type of magazine this is as you can only see half of the masthead. The headlines are bold and stand out to the eye. If the audience see a headline which relates to them they are able to see it clearly.

 

Other Examples:

Music

Fashion

Health & Beauty

Gardening

Photography

Cooking

Lifestyle

Kids

Adult

Motoring

Tattoos

Animals

Celebrities

Inserts/Supplements