2. Characters
During the trailer the two main characters
(victims) are repeatedly shown throughout,
intended to set the scene and establish their
personality so therefore the audience creates a
connection. The 3 criminals are only briefly
shown in the first half using long shots, creating
tension, however as the trailer gets on the shots
of them become more regular yet still fast paced
so the audience are still curious of their identity.
Costume
The couple at first was wearing black tie attire,
which shows that they maybe well off with a
good job however after wards they change in to
casual clothing which reflects the change of
mood. The 3 criminals are wearing casual
clothing however quite dim and dark
contrasting against the couples 'fashionable'
clothing which therefore sets them apart from
each other. The masks are the main feature yet
as the women's masks are theatrical it gives
them a 'doll' like presence which may be cold
and empty. As the man's mask is made of a rag
it gives him an edgy and dangerous persona.
3. Props
A record player is used as juxtaposition when they
are being attacked and the music is suddenly
'happy', creating a sense of sadisticness and
cruelty. Other props are the cliché axes, knives and
gun all violent objects reflecting the theme of the
movie. These props could easily be used in my
trailer however using safer replicas that would
cause no danger.
Location and setting
It's set in a remote large house in a in the early
hours of the morning, firstly as no outsider could
interrupt it eliminates the element of rescue
therefore it implies that there isn’t much hope for
survival, adding to the tension. However this could
be replicated in a country side.
Shots
The shots start out as establishing shots
introducing the surroundings, this clearly
represents isolations. Then it's mainly close-ups
reflecting the romantic mood. However after the
equilibrium has been disrupted it's mostly medium
shots with only one of the couple in them,
demonstrating their vulnerability.
4. Sound
Romantic slow non-diegetic music plays however
when a loud bang and a mysterious swing sound
the background music stops to change the mood.
Yet loud bang are played when critical moments
are happening and when the criminals are shown.
The music from the record players also jumps at
the end for every shot when the editing paces
quickens.
Dialogue is minimal and mostly in whispers, which
causes the audience to want to know more.
Editing
The editing pace at the start is long and fades into
each other to match the romantic setting.
However the shots get shorter with black intervals
in between to connote uncertainty. After the
editing paces become very fast to show the action
and that the situation is become serious and
violent.
5. Film Poster
The image has two characters in the foreground
where the audience can gather that these are the
victims. The three criminals are standing up which
represents the power balance and are looking down
onto them. Having a solid brick wall in the
background shows entrapment
.
The font used for the title where its fading, can
connote uncertainly and as fading is connected with
bizarre activity this may reflect the theme of the
film. Also the tag line 'Because you were home' is a
hint to what the film is about and the lack of
reasoning can suggest that it maybe psychopathic
behavior.
The image's colorings are quite dim, reflecting the
mood however the brown and the soft centre
lighting makes the image look 'cosy' which shows
that what was a happy place has been disrupted.
The fonts are placed on darker areas therefore
contrasting well of the image.
7. Masthead
The masthead is done in a display font, which is sharp
and stands out with the use of black and white. The
'Total' is placed in the top of the 'F' which is different
and eye catching. It takes up about a fifth of the cover
and even thought the image covers a letter, as its well
established regular readers would still be able to
recognize the name.
Main Image
The image takes up the majority of the cover and is a
medium shot which is normal with many magazines. The
actor is placed directly in the middle as this is where the
eye is drawn when first looking at the magazine.
His suit and hair represents him as a serious and
successful person and the tilted down head with eyes
looking up is a bit shifty showing that theirs more to him
then first realized. However the blood on his face directly
connotes danger and violence which may reflect on films
he has acted in.
8. Sell lines
Using the rule of three the Main Sell line
3 sell line titles have a blue The main sell line is unconventionally on
banner and the font in a the side however the font differs from
contrasting white. This is the sell lines making an impact, also its in
eye catching as the 3 a bold writing and situated with not a lot
words are simply hits surrounding it therefore making it
therefore a reader will be prominent on the page.
intrigued and read on. The
sell lines then are in a black
where the main sentences
and words are put in bold
to again catch a potential
readers attention.
9. Skyline
When a reader is taken in by the reader the skyline works
as extra content showing the reader that they are getting
more for their money. The skyline is done in a thinner
font, therefore no taking attention from the main stories
and mast head. ’Modern’ makes the magazine appear
up-to-date with current movie knowledge.
Information
All magazines acquire
information such as a
barcode so it can be
purchased and a price. Also
additional information for
those interested is provided
such as an issue number /
date / and a website so a
customer can find more
information.
