Textual Analysis Of A Music Magazine Double Page Spread

The mise en scene techniques of this
double page consists of:



Props:
In this double page spread, there is more than one photo. The main photo we can see is most probaby a live shot of them performing, so it is certain that band members have props such as guitars. Within the other photos, they have no props but are shown just to be posing. I think this was done deliberately to show that unless they are perfoming they have nothing on them which would send out the wrong message to the readers.

Lighting:
The lighting on the main background picture of the double page spead uses mostly low key lighting and spotlights which light up the band members from different angles. The other pictures also use low key lighting with some natural light which allows emphasis on their faces. The pictures are published in black and white or sepia effects, which makes it hard for the reader to see the different lightings. However, these pictures make the magazine look more interesting and suitable for a music magazine.

Costumes:
The costumes worn by the band members are typical outfits that rock bands would wear. For example; tight trousers, leather jeackets/trousers, waistcoasts and trainers. In one picture, the band members are wearing only trousers and no shirts which was typical of rock bands. In other pictures, they are wearing leather jackets and trousers. Their hair is also the typical style of rock bands. Men had long hair and it was big and scruffy which was popular in the 80's.

NVC:
The Non-verbal communication within these pictures show the band members posing with aggresive expressions on their faces. In other pictures they are posing with straight faces or half smiles which conveys their "coolness" to the audience. In the main picture you can also see the band members playing their instruments, the non-verbal communication in this picture shows that they are really into their music and play aggresively which also makes the audience interested.

Setting:
The setting of the main picture is on a stage somewhere and playing a gig. In other pictures they could be in a studio somewhere posing for pictures. These pictures have been added to show the audience that the band also take pictures within the studios professionally, not only live pictures taken whilst they are performing.