Film magazine review

I like many things about the layout of this article. To start with, I like how there is only one image that is central to attention - this focuses audience attention on the text as well as the image without causing any confusion. Basic font has been used to keep the article plain and follow the concept of 'less is more' and the colour contrast helps both the image and text to compliment each other.The text has been separated into four columns following the typical magazine style conventions which is another positive aspect. The image that has been used is a close up of the couple Edward and Bella, portraying them as deeply in love, not even looking at the camera. I like the image used because its subtle and the camera acts as an observer, drawing the audience in, making us feel inclusive. A double page spread has been used here allowing enough room for the text. Finally, I am also pleased with the fact that all of the text has been placed neatly on one page, rather than scattered over the two pages. This allows the text and the image to be clear.
                                                                                                               

Here is another film magazine article. This article is different because of the layout. Although the text has been placed into columns, they have been put around the sides and underneath the key image in the centre of the article. This gives the impression that the image is central to audience attention and the information around the image is less important. Again, I like how the text contrasts with the plain background that has been used. However I think that a different image could have been used. I say this because the image has deliberately been placed in the centre of the page, but I fear that audiecnces may not be engaged and sustained with the article entirely due to the lack of emotional connection to the article. The fact that the little boy is not looking at the camera creates a sense of exclusiveness, because he is alone. I think that this image does not have the same positive impact on an audience as the article above. This may also be partially to do with the camera angle used. As an audience we seem to be gazing up at the child, perhaps placing us on a lower level on the hierarchy to the person being represented 

When I make my poster I will take camera angle and eye contact into consideration to ensure that I do not make my audience feel excluded in any way.