Researching my main image.

Most of the shot types range from medium shots to close ups depending on how many subjects are visible in the main image, for example in the images with one subject the shot chosen are usually close ups to reveal their facial expression. However, sometimes you will find that the shot type is a medium shot which is used by the producers to allow the target audience to see the costumes visible, the setting/location, and also the background images which can be seen. For example; in the second image from the bottom left the audience can see a viking scene with is evident through the costumes and props.
From the main images which I chose to include, many of them feature the band members which could be used to attract more of the audience through having more celebrities. However, a few which I have chosen feature only the vocalist from the bands, this is evident with Corey Taylor's images when he is featured on the front cover without Slipknot's other band members, this can be due to Corey being the symbol of Slipknot within the media. Therefore, Corey is the most well known member of Slipknot so by using his image it will spread the reputation of Slipknot through more of the target audience taking an interest in the band.
Within this genre and this magazine, all the images I have chosen with one exception,all use dark costumes which reveals the genre and what the bands lyrical background will be based off for example the use of bright colours suggests that the lyrics will be clean without swearing, and dark colours suggest that the lyrics will be based off emotions and pain.