Magazine Double Page Spread
Colour Scheme: Magazine double page spreads (DPS) will follow a simple colour scheme, meaning the colours are kept to a minimum, creating a modern and contemporary look.
Image: Generally DPS consist of one large image taking up a whole page. The pose of the subject is often direct address. Occasionally the image will bleed between pages (part of the image is on other side linking two pages together) and sometimes, the main picture is spread across the whole double page spread with text placed over the top.
Subject Name: Somewhere amongst the DPS layout, the subjects name will be placed or highlighted.
Quotes: Most DPS will include a quote taken from interview. They will be enlarged and placed somewhere in the article. They will break up the page, be positioned under either the headline, by the picture, in stand first, or place in the middle of columns of text.
Stand-first: Always used at the start of written article, a stand-first as an introductory paragraph printed in large/bold/capital.
Drop Capital: All DPS will have a drop capital at the start of article. This shows the reader where to start reading.
Headline: Often place across the top of either one page or both, the headline will use a stylized font. It may not tell reader anything about the article, but be a song title, quote, or pun. This is used to draw the reader in.
By-Line: A section where the journalist’s name is written and photographer is credited.
Columns: A DPS is laid out in columns, usually 2 to 4.
Strap-Line: often placed either at the top or bottom of a page, tells you the subjects matter.
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