Double Page Spread Conventions

Here are some typical things that should available to see when we are observing a double page spread
In this case we are referring to a music magazine which I hope to produce at the end of the unit.


Body Copy - This is the main piece of text that is on the page. Usually a story or an article. This the text that the reader is reading in order to find out information about the band or musician that the article is based on.


Byline: This indicated to thee reader who has written the article they are about to or have read. This is also done in case you would like the style of a particular article and would like to read more by this writer, you can find other articles by him easily, This also promotes the staffbox, this includes names of the editors, a phone number, and usually a statement of policy.


Caption: This a small line of information that backs up and explains the photo on a page to the audience viewing it. it could tell the reader about where the photo was taken, it could become complex and inform the reader about the certain area in which this took place and what occurred.
usually magazines make the caption shorty and sweet so it doesn't steal focus from the rest of the article.


Drop Cap: This is a Capital Letter, larger than the body copy itself which starts the story/article. it is done this to enhance the  professionalism of the magazine.


Gutter: Space between the individual columns of text. This is done so that the readers aren't confused when reading or the text would squash  together and be uncomfortable to read.


Headline: Text at the top of the page in large, bold and distinctive font. this will catch the readers eye as they are flipping through the magazine and draw their interest to the headline of a story.


Pagination: This indicates what number page you are on in the magazine.


Pull Quote: This is a phrase or sentence that has been extracted from the main text. his has been enlarged and placed on a shape with a bright colour backing. this is used to emphasise the content and makes the reader want to continue reading the article.


Standfirst: Basic and broad introduction to the story tat the reader is about to read. this outlines the sorts of thing that they will come across in the article. it's usually a paragraph and is accompanied with a Byline which shows who is writing the article/interview/story up. it is important because it's the first thing the reader see's due to it's position on the page. All Magazines have Standfirst on the page in order to entice the reader into reading the article.


Main Image: This is the main picture that is featured on the double page spread. usually takes up majority of one of the two pages. It will also have something to do with what is on the article itself. it also catches the readers attention because it is usually big,colourful and bold.


Images: These surround the main image and all have something to do with the article and the main image itself. They are all supporting images and it makes the reader feel like they getting to know the subject of the story more rather than just reading about them briefly. It makes the reader feel more comfortable about reading about them. It makes them want to read further about the article based on the pictures they are provided with.


End Blob:  This is a symbol used by magazine companies in order to inform the reader that the article is finished. similar symbols can also be shown if the article would go over to the next page.