analysis of magazine covers and posters - ancillary task

1. The masthead is
bold and brightly
coloured which
catches the readers
attention and is a
convention of
magazine covers. It
is placed against a
red background
which could
connotate danger
and drama which is
a convention of
drama films.
The background
colours are dark and
mysterious which is a
convention of drama
films.
The main image is large and bold and
covers the majority of the page. It
shows the two main characters in the
film (including popular actor Leo
Dicaprio) which will attract the target
audience to go and see the film.
The main cover line is also bold
and written in bright yellow and
white letters. These colours are
not conventional of drama films
as they are associated with
happiness however this could
reflect the conventional happy
endings that drama films usually
have.

2. The selling line is at the top to attract readers
to pick up the magazine in the first place. This
is a convention of magazine covers.
The main
cover line is
bold and the
font is unusual
and edgy
which gives a
mysterious
effect which is
a convention
of both
magazine
covers and
drama films.
Being large
and bold, this
also lets the
reader know
that the
majority of the
magazine is
going to be
focused on this
particular film.
The main image on the cover is large and bold.
It shows the two main characters in the film
which are both well known actors and
therefore this will persuade people to go and
view the film. The characters are dressed in
dark colours which suggests the film is going
to be tense and exciting but also dangerous and
dramatic. This fits with the conventions of
drama films.
The masthead is large and
bold and is the colour red.
The colour red connotates
death and danger and could
also suggest a theme of love
which are conventions of
drama films.

3. The main image is of
the two main
characters, this is a
convention of
magazine covers as it
gives the reader an
idea about what kind
of film it is by the
type of actors that are
in it. This will also
attract their audience.
The woman in the
image is also a pasty
white colour
suggesting she is
dead which is a
convention of drama
films.
The Masthead is a
silvery colour which
could suggest death.
It is also big and
bold which will
attract readers. The
font is quite boring
and simple which
may attract older
audiences.
The main cover line is the name of the film and is bold and eye-
catching. The colour white has been juxtoposed against the dark
background which could suggest the tension and thrilling moments
throughout the film. This fits with the conventions of drama films.
The writing below the cover line states the directors name and uses
a persuasive line ;best-seller to the screen. This will attract
audiences.

4. The masthead is big and bold and is the colour red.
The bright colours stand out against the dull
background which will attract readers. This is a
convention of magazine covers. The colour red also
connotates death and danger, but also love. These
are all conventions of drama films.
The main image is of
the main character in
the film. The actor is
well known and
therefore by having
his face on the cover,
this will attract many
readers and more
audiences. He is
dressed in a dark
coloured suit which
could connotate
danger and death but
also adds mystery as
he is holding a gun.
This is conventional
of drama films.
The main cover line is the title of the film
'inception' which links to the photo and
suggests that this is what the magazine is
mainly going to talk about. This is a convention
of magazine covers. The writing is big and bold
and the colour red. Red connotates death and
danger which is conventions of drama/thriller
films.

5. The actors names are listed at the
top of the page to attract peoples
attention and persuade them to go
and watch the film. This is a
traditional poster convention.
The title of the film is in
big bold red letters. It
captures the readers
attention which will help
persuade them to watch
the film. This is
conventional of film
posters as their purpose
is to persuade. The text is
the colour red which
could connotate themes
of danger and death,
which is a drama film
convention.
The main images are
close ups of 2 of the
main characters in the
film. The use of a close
ups creates suspense
and shows pressure that
the characters are
feeling which makes
the reader feel
intrigued. This is
conventional of drama
films.

6. The dark shadowing and
lighting on the image could
foreshadow the dramatic
storyline which is a convention
of drama films. The image is
also large and eye-catching
which will attract readers which
is a convention of posters.
The title is bold and pink which will attract
readers and persuade them to go and see the
film. This is conventional of film posters.

7. The main image on this
poster is a picture of one
of the main characters in
the film, this is a
convention of posters as it
allows the reader to get an
idea of the type of film and
characters that are in it.
The image is also of a
realistic character which is
a convention of drama
films as they are known to
be relateable to audiences.
The main actors names are at the top of the poster. This
is a poster convention as it helps to persuade readers to
go and watch the film as the actors are well known and
will attract peoples attention.
The colours are dark and
mysterious which could
represent the tense
climaxes and struggles
within the film. This is
conventional of drama
films. However, the blue
eyes could represent hope
and a happy ending which
is also a typical drama
convention.