Poster 3

After reseaching other billboards i have tried to follow the code and conventions when creating my film billboard.

Poster 2

By using research that i have found i used the followed the colours and layouts from other film posters.

Poster 1

By using the research that I found i have tried to add effects to the poster.

Billboard Research 1

The main colours on this film poster is white and shades of grey, this bright white is a contrast to the title which is blindness which usually represents darkness. The bright  white also catches the audiences eye and draws them in and makes them want to have a closer look at the film poster.

The main figures on the poster are the characters of the movie. The main character is at the foreground and the less important the character the further back the character is placed. These are all photographically taken and have been edited in a way that a the most significant characters are at the front.

The message in the film poster are primarily visual the images are dominate as it stands out and it is in the centre of the poster. However there is writing  at the top of the film poster and it is very small and can’t be seen that well.

The intended audience for the is film is adults aged 25 and over. This is shown through the poster as it is not bright coloured and it is not made to attract the younger eye. This poster has used the image as the main persuasive technique as it is a clear image that attracts and draws the audiences eye. As the image is in grey and white these colours stand out  and they are eye-catching.

The film covers a number of genres these drama, mystery, sci-fi  and thriller this is shown in the film poster though the picture and the words. There are no stars on this film poster, the main selling point on the poster is the image.

There are no critics mentioned on this film poster there are also no gratifications promised by the poster this is not good as it does not show that the audience  that it has been approved by movie experts and that it is a “must see”  film. By not promising the audience anything for example a “heart-warming experience” it may tell the audience that the film has nothing to offer.

The first tagline is emotive and it gets the audience to think as it is asking a rhetorical question “In a world gone blind, what if you were the only person who could see?.” it gives the audience a mysterious hint on what the film might be about. The second tagline is “Look to the future while you still can” this tagline is positive again it gives the audience a mysterious hint on what the film might be about.

Film Poster Research 2

The main colours that is on the film poster is Black & White. The film is not a happy and upbeat so the use of bright colours is not needed. These are bold statement colours that do not take away from the story of film.. Black is a dark colour and it suits the theme of the film. The colour white shows the happiness or light which is also in the film however there are more sad times then happy this is why there is less white then black it seems like the white is trying to shine through.

The image of the main character is the background of the film poster and it is represented illustratively from an original photograph taken , effects have been added to the photo to make it look more attractive and effective.

The message is primarily visual on this film poster as there are not many words. This is obvious as the picture is in the centre on the poster and is clear enough to see however there is a important message that rounds up the story.

From the mood of the poster it is supposed to make the audience feel very emotional, and to give the audience a hint about what the film going to be about. For example, the glasses(dark shades) may indicate that he is hiding from something. This poster has used the image as the main persuasive technique as it is a clear image that attracts and draws the audience’s eye. As the image is in black and white these colours stand out and they are eye-catching.

The film covers a number of genres these are Biography, Drama and Music this is shown in the film poster though the picture and the words. There are no stars on this film poster, the main selling point on the poster is the image.

There are no critics mentioned on this film poster there are also no gratifications promised by the poster this is not good as it does not show that the audience  that it has been approved by movie experts and that it is a “must see”  film. By not promising the audience anything for example a “heart-warming experience” it may tell the audience that the film has nothing to offer.

The attention gained from audience from the poster with the use of mystery firstly from the image to get the audience to think and wonder.  The tagline is very emotive and informative and it brings the audience in. “The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles, A man who fought harder and went farther than anyone thought possible  .” also as it is based on a true story this will make the viewer sympathise.

Film Poster Research 1

The main colours on this film poster is white and shades of grey, this bright white is a contrast to the title which is blindness which usually represents darkness. The bright white also catches the audience’s eye and draws them in and makes them want to have a closer look at the film poster.

The image of the main character  is the background of the film poster and it is represented illustratively from an original photograph taken , effects have been added to the photo to make it look more attractive and effective. The photo is extremely emotive and it draws the audience in.

The message in the film poster are primarily visual the images are dominate as it stands out and it is in the centre of the poster. However there is writing at the top of the film poster and it is very small and can’t be seen that well.

The message in the film poster are primarily visual the images are dominate as it stands out and it is in the centre of the poster. However there is writing  at the top of the film poster and it is very small and can’t be seen that well.

The intended audience for the is film is adults aged 25 and over. This is shown through the poster as it is not bright coloured and it is not made to attract the younger eye. This poster has used the image as the main persuasive technique as it is a clear image that attracts and draws the audiences eye. As the image is in grey and white these colours stand out  and they are eye-catching. Also the close up of the characters' face shows intensity and worry.

The film covers a number of genres these drama, mystery, sci-fi  and thriller this is shown in the film poster though the picture and the words. There are no stars on this film poster, the main selling point on the poster is the image. There are no critics mentioned on this film poster there are also no gratifications promised by the poster this is not good as it does not show that the audience  that it has been approved by movie experts and that it is a “must see”  film. By not promising the audience anything for example a “heart-warming experience” it may tell the audience that the film has nothing to offer.

The attention gained from audience from the poster with the use of mystery firstly from the image of the women's facial expressions to get the audience to think and wonder. Also with the hands all over her face it is  mystery of who the hands belong to.

The tagline is emotive and it gets the audience to think as it is asking a rhetorical question “In a world gone blind, what if you were the only person who could see?.” it gives the audience a mysterious hint on what the film might be about.

Ancillary Task 1 - Film Review 1

Film Review

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I decided to choose the ‘Total Film’ magazine for the base of my review as after planning and research I found that it was the most popular and well known magazines plus if there was to be a film review written about my short film I would love it to be in the ‘Total Film’ magazine. This is because of it is a well recognised magazine and readers are more likely to follow and listen to what has been said, therefore if it is a positive review written about the short film then the readers a going to believe that it is.

To make sure that the review has followed the original codes and conventions of the ‘Total Film’ magazine, I researched and planned out how I am going to write the review and how it is laid out. I had done this by looking at recent and old issues of the magazine and making sure that it has been panned accordingly. I read dozens of reviews so that when it came to writing my review I tried to follow the same writing styles as those within the magazine. I used the picture that I did because after looking at other reviews and seeing that the images used where the most important part of the film, I felt that the image I used was the most important as it shows his lowest point.

Even though trying my best I feel that the write up of the review is not my strongest part. I found it hard to use the same style of writing as the other critics.  I felt that I managed to copy the layout to the best that I could and that it could be placed with the ‘Total Film’ magazine as part of the review section.

Ancillary Task 1 - Film Review Research

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