Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Existing Front Covers

  • This type of shot is a medium long shot, with a clear view of the woman’s body.
  • She is posed standing up in a sexual way by holding her hands on her crotch and over her breasts. This shows a real sense of female sexuality and tells us that Lady Gaga is not afraid of showing off her sexuality.  This tells us that she is fearless as she doesn’t have a top on and that she is confident with her body. It also indicates that the media want women to pose in a sexual way to present them.
  • The lighting is bright on the body and contrasts to the dark trousers and cloves she is wearing. The light is bouncing off her skin making her look as if she is something to worship and that her sexuality is something to worship as a female.
  • The mise-en-scene of the photo shoot is very interesting and controversial, especially the costume. The costume is a pair of plain black trousers, with spikes emerging from the thigh areas, and then a pair of gloves that resemble the character Edward Scissor hands. Her top half is naked, with her hands strategically placed to cover her breasts. The unconventional style of dress is used, as always with Lady Gaga, to show her rebellious and different fashion style, which always seeks to shock and interest people in what she will wear next.
  • This type of shot is a medium long shot showing the female singer Rihanna.
  • She is posed in a sensual and seductive way as she is wearing very little clothing. She is turned to the side with her bum on show and having her hands placed in front of her. She also is looking over her shoulder with a seductive look to attract the customer’s eye. This image connotes a lot about how a woman has to present herself in order to be noticed in the media through using her sexuality.  Again it tells us that she is confident with her body.
  • The lighting in this picture is very bright from the front shinning on her body, making it look as if she is glowing. The shadow on the back of her shows a sort of dark side to her and how her looking over her shoulder indicates she wishes to explore this dark side.
  • The mise-en-scene of the photo is very seductive as she is showing herself to the customer and is looking over her should to try and intrigue you to buy the magazine. It shows an overall dark and seductive tone as a woman in control and taking charge by using her sexuality.

  • This type of shot is another medium long shot but with the woman sitting down. This is female artist Rita Ora.
  • Her pose is very sophisticated and very lady like. This is shown by the way she is sitting down on a chair with her legs crossed and her arms placed, one on her leg, and one propped up on the chair. This connotes a very formal and serious tone.
  • The lighting is very bright on the figure making the magazine brighter. Along with the bright background and white font the front cover looks very bright and ordered.
  • The mise-en-scene in this front cover is very sophisticated and professional, but also has a slight hint of dominance within the female as she seems to be very relaxed looking very confident. The fact she also has her shoulders and legs showing indicates that she is trying to sell the magazine. 


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