Image Analysis

Looking at the magazine cover of NME, we was asked to analysis the main image in detail.

The image shows a band called: 'The XXX'. They are wearing all black and take up most of the cover. As they are wearing such a dark colour, it draws the readers attention directly to them.

I believe the purpose of the image is to attract the reader to the magazine; also advertising the band. This is effective as it is bold on the page, and with the colours used it makes all eyes fall on to the band, rather than around the page.

Size - A4
Type of shot (LS etc.) - Medium shot
Angle - Eye line 
Setting - Grey background (possibly a studio?)
Framing - All in the centre of the image
Colour - Black
Lighting - Back light
Pose - Straight faces, arms by sides 
Composition - Medium shot, three people, grey background
Subject matter, including people - The XXX