2. step 1
To start with, I uploaded the image onto Photoshop. However I didn’t plan to make changes to the main image as it was already shot in a
silhouette effect which was successful in producing an intended result. Also the image is shot in a low angle which makes the figure look
dominant in terms of power and status.
3. STEP 2
The next thing I done was the credits. From my research, I found out that most horror/slasher films use the same type of font in their credits.
Therefore I decided to conform to the typical conventions and incorporate it into the credits as shown in the print screen. I used a smaller sized
font and a bigger sized font to reinforce the more important information.
4. step 3
I then wrote ‘Coming Soon’ at the bottom of the poster which is shown in red to appeal to the audience. The message is probably the last thing
you see as you go down the poster which is effective as it interacts with the audience letting them know about a new film release. This is also a
common convention which mostly all posters use to let the audience know about a new film coming out soon.
5. STEP 4
I then added the title of the film which happens to be one of the most important aspects of a poster. I again researched other horror posters as
an inspiration for my poster which allowed me to discover a suitable font.
6. STEP 5
I added the actors names on the top which also conforms to the conventions of a horror/slasher poster which had their first name in a smaller
font compared to their last name. I also used the colour white for their first name and red for their last name which is similar to most of the
posters that I’ve looked at.
7. STEP 6
I went onto to google to find a scratched effect, which I then copied and pasted onto
Photoshop as a separate layer. I thought the title would be plain and simple if I left it like
that so I decided to use this effect on my title and various fonts on the poster.
8. STEP 7
As you can see, I pasted the image on top of the title which is the first step to create the scratchy effect.
9. STEP 8
Once I laid the image over the title I simply clicked on the layer bar which allowed me to choose different effects. This made it possible to blend
the image onto title giving it a scratched effect.
10. STEP 9
I thought it was too dark so I changed the effect which made it appear brighter.
11. STEP 10
I then highlighted the text one by one in order to separate both the title and the image.
12. STEP 11
Continuing on, I selected the text and clicked on layer via cut which deletes the background of the image but keeps the effect on the title which
was what intended to do.
13. STEP 12
At this point I tried to experiment with other photos so I opened up another picture of Molly and placed it on top of Freddy.
14. STEP 13
I didn’t want to leave the picture which sharp edges so I used the soft eraser brush tool which allowed me to fade out the areas I wanted to get
rid off. In this shot it almost looks like Freddy is looking down at Molly which is interesting as he appears to be bigger on the frame and she is
seen as a little thought bubble in Freddy’s mind. This makes it obvious that he is the stalker and she is the victim but in a way it doesn’t give
away too much of the story which is good.
15. STEP 14
On this slide I added an effect on Molly which made it more effective as it looks as though she is connected to Freddy, due to the fact that she is
centered in the shot of Freddy’s body. Molly is Freddy’s loved one which is slightly evident through this type of shot because Molly looks
scared and innocent which interacts with the big shadowy figure behind her. It also makes it seem as she is the victim as her face fades into the
dark atmosphere of Freddy.
16. STEP 15
On this last step I decided to add the tagline ‘You can’t hide from the past’. This relates to the story but doesn’t give away too much to the
audience. Posters are meant to tease the audience therefore I didn’t add too much information. The image of Molly was just an idea so if I was
to add that image onto the poster I would probably consider doing that for my final poster.
