Introduction
For this project I am using a magazine article from the online magazine, “About Town”. It is an online magazine marketed to home, businesses and hotels. I found a great article that will allow me to show and demonstrate skills that were recently learned. The link to the magazine is http://abouttownmagazines.com/
Analysis
The categories of typeface that are used are sans serif and script. Because they are used together in the heading, it gives a visual appeal with the two different types of typefaces.
The elements that make them contrast is one is a script, or a typeface that appears to have been handwritten or hand printed. It is not the main typeface here, it is used sparingly as advised. The other one that is used is sans serif. It is a monoweight type and the strokes are all the same.
The photographer used both leading lines and depth of field. There are multiple places in the picture that lines are used. The clouds appear to be in a line and so do the people that are skydiving. Additionally the small picture in the right hand corner also used the principle of leading lines with a long path. Depth of field is used as you can see the mountains in the background and the city or town below.
Additional Photos
Because I am not able to get photos of skydiving, I chose some additional photos that highlight leading lines and depth of field.
Conclusion
The magazine layout was very appealing and used various elements to create a layout that was eye catching. I think using lines and depth in photographs can be simple, yet have a profound effect. Using a variety of typefaces, while still making sure they compliment each other is also important.
Visual Communication 