This document discusses and critiques several documentary posters. It notes positives and negatives of different design elements. One poster is praised for its simple yet informative design that shows the documentary's subjects without overcomplicating the message. Another stands out through a striking main image and prominent placement of the airing institution and date. However, one poster's title and airing details are criticized for not being distinct enough from the background.

1. Layout of
Documentary Posters

2. This poster is simply designed which can be
beneficial as your eyes immediately see the title of
the documentary. However a negative of it is it
does not tell us what institution will be showing it
or when it will be airing so the potential audience
does not know when it will show
The masthead is good as the white writing
contrasts with the dark purple which makes the
title stand out and the consumer will remember
the show title
I also like the fact it has the people who are in the
documentary as gives the audience an idea of who
everyone is before they go in and watch the
programme

3. The poster is simply designed and has a photo of two penguins
of a parent and its child as the this shows a brief reason why the
penguins go on there march as is to feed there child, also the
picture is striking as takes up the majority of the poster
The title is simple as well and does not really stand out as it black
on a grey background and does not catch your attention
It does not have its institution on there and there is text
underneath towards the bottom of the image which gives credit
to those involved in the making of the documentary
Overall I like this poster as it is simple and to the point and gives
you information using a simple photo which gives the audience a
chance to have there own interpretation of what it is about which
will make the consumer think about it

4. The institution title is in red on a grey background which
makes it stand out and become unique and really catches
your eye
I also like the photo that covers the majority of the posters as
it shows the murderer as a innocent child and what drove him
to become a murderer also it has the day it will air and
become available is the bottom right and can only be seen on
Netflix
However I don’t really like where the show the day it will air
and does not stand out and is hard to see also the title is
quite simple and dull and don’t stand out which I think could
be improve as it blends it with it.