Magazine Cover Design Drafts

These are 3 drafted designs for a Magazine Front Cover featuring my film. All of them follow the conventions of a magazine cover.

 This design features an extreme close-up of the subject of the photograph. The proximity of the photograph would suggest that the article is entirely about the actress, as there is nothing (except what little of the costume you can see) that references the film in the photograph. This is not what I want from the cover.

This design focuses mainly on aspects of the film, rather than the actress. It is a long shot that would have a prominent background relevant to the film's setting. Although I do like this design, I want there to be connotations that the article will be partly about the film but mainly about the actress. Also, I feel that having puffs and plugs on both sides of the subjsect of the photograph will make the cover look messy.

This design features a mid-shot photograph which allows the reader to see most of the character's costume. Also in this design, the actress in holding an axe. Obviously, holding an axe will not be something that the actress is known for, so this references the film itself. However, she is looking directly at the camera, which will communicate that the article is mainly about her. I also feel that the design is not too crowded. I have decided to use this design for my final magazine cover.