Film and Magazine Conventions Film Posters Eye catching

Film and Magazine Conventions

Film Posters • Eye catching and captivating to the audience. - Focal picture - Large title • Clearly defines film genre • Designed to attract large audiences • Indication of film release - ‘Coming Soon’ - ‘In cinema this December’ • Directors and Production Companies in billing block at bottom • Reviews

Dark bold colours, fits theme of space Film Posters Main characters, emphasis on most important character. In front, bigger. UFO indicates its sci-fi Feminine - pale colours, soft and gentle, romantic Romantic tagline, shows it could be dramatic Large title Tagline is short, more memorable. Release date Showing affection

Horror Film Posters Short tagline Main character, carrying weapon, planning to hurt someone Low key lighting, dark Tagline makes you uncomfortable Abandoned house, makes you feel uneasy Smoke, creepy ambiance Blood red font, indicates danger Shadow of person hanging, paranormal

Magazine Covers • Draw attention to audiences, capture buyers interest. • Clear masthead • Same house style throughout, same set colours • Additional information – e. g. price, barcode and date • Anchorage text - advertise main features that can be found inside the magazine, bold and stand out • Image should reflect audience and style of magazine – reflect what the film is about.

Magazine Covers Banner Masthead, big and bold Main characters of the film Issue Number Same house style Font of strapline relates to the film. “Man of Steel” Website Cover stories Splash Barcode

Horror Magazine Covers Fiery Masthead, popular magazine name Blood red Masthead Website Picture of the scariest character in the film Splash Strapline Secondary images, Stories about other films Title of the film the magazine cover is based on