2. All the letters of the title are in capital-
lettering, which creates the perception
of importance and drawing the
audience’s attention.
The coloring of
the font is styled
in a realistic-
look of ‘rusting’
or ‘stained’, as
the title turns
from pure-white
to dirty-brown
coloring. This
links in with the
title of the film
‘The
Machinist’, as The second part of the title ‘Machinist’ has an
the dirty- increased font size because it’s the main word and
coloring is grabs attention. The title is positioned lower-center on
representative the poster/ dvd cover, allowing for the main character’s
of machinery. image to be shown as the primary graphic.
3. The font itself is very simple, with thick lettering and straight
edges. This gives it a small comedic effect as the colours
used represent a dark genre and the styling portrays it as
action. These contrasts attract the audience into wanting to
watch the film and understand what its about.
There are 2 main colours used in the tile;
The Title Style is set as Italic and White, Red and a black background. The
with no spacing between the words colour red often represents the thought of
in the title. It gives the impression blood, murder and/or violence. As White is
of closeness, fast speed and is the more clear colour is used to draw
associated with action. This links attention to the title. Finally, the black
both with the title of the film and background links with mystery and negativity.
genre, making it easier for people
to draw the connection between
style to title to film.
4. The font as a whole is
simple, with visible edges on
letters, giving it a more
negative display with fits with The use of blue
the tone of the film. ‘shadowing’ helps the
audience identify the
genre as Mystery/ Sci-
Fi.
The use of spacing
between each letter gives White text is used on a black
the impression of a big background to focus attention
title, that holds and often used to give the effect
importance. Especially of opposing forces (good vs
with the use of capitol bad, light vs dark etc).
letters only.
5. Teen-Drama Genre
On the promotional
material the title is
large and often
The font is bold the grab the underneath the
audiences attention and is main image.
very easy to read as it uses a
simple style of lettering.
As the drama genre is The colour white is used to
about reality, the font make the title stand out among
uses less dramatic the other graphics, which are
effects to convey the darker to portray the negative
message of ‘This is a drama of the film, and works
Drama Film’ well as we associate
‘kidulthood’ with innocence and
peace.
6. Teen-Drama Genre
As before, the overall style is very simple and clear, and for the
same reason, this may be because of the film’s connection to
the genre Drama. The simplistic style could refer to the outside
appearance of drama, and when you watch the film you go
deeper and find the more dramatic story.
The colour blue is
The title is in capital lettering linked with the
which shows its importance and masculinity and the
with the poster graphic, it male gender, which
portrays the significance of the connects with the
character’s story, thus leading to character of the film
the perception of drama. and the title itself
“‘Boy’ A”.
