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- 2. Thriller Posters • Theseposters mainly focus on the main character(s). • The colour scheme is quite dark and gloomy. • The character(s) have serious facial expressions. • They titles don’t obscure from the main image.
- 3. Horror Posters • Thehorror posters image give a little clue as to what occurs in the film or the main parts. • The image also looks quite gloomy and ghoulish which is affective.
- 4. Comedy Posters • Thecharacter(s) have comical facial expressions which presents the film as light hearted. • They also tend to have taglines that are quite comical. • The colour scheme is a lot brighter.
- 5. Action Posters • Themain image is usually the hero(es). • These posters have a background of where the film is set. • They image also tends to include weaponry.
- 6. What are thedifferent types of posters? Teaser Poster: There are usually early promotional poste which do not reveal a lot of information to the audience. Character Poster: These generally have a moderate amount of information, however are more focuses on the characters of the film to appeal to the audience (fan base) of that particular character. Main Poster: This should normally reflect the genre of the film and have all the necessary information such as: the release date, the name of the film, characters names etc.
- 7. Where do filmposters get shown and why? Higher budget films (mainstream) are most likely to be shown on: • Bus stops • Billboards • Theatres/cinemas • On a bus • Tube stations • Film magazines • Street walls These posters are displayed in these locations as they are very hard to miss as viewers will see it on their daily commute. They're big in size and have famous actors/actresses who can bring interest to the poster.
- 8. What is thetypical size of posters? • The standard poster is called ‘one sheet.’ • The size of a ‘one sheet’ is 27 x 41in (portrait) • Billboards are 246 x 108 in, which is equivalent to 24 sheet • Subway posters or bus stop sizes are 40 x 60in (portrait)
- 9. How are postersappealing/attractive to the audience? Does the appeal/attraction differ than that of the trailer? • The posters are appealing to the audience as it leaves them with enigmas, like who the character is or what the image represents. This is created through the MES, font and colours of the poster. • The poster is aimed at a wider audience than that of a trailer, trailers are mainly online or on TV so can be missed but posters are everywhere.
- 10. What are theconventions?
- 11. Release date • Therelease date is normally at the bottom. • However for a ‘teaser poster’ the words ‘Coming soon’ are used. • Its purpose is to inform the viewers when the film is available in the cinemas.
- 12. Titles/ Credits • Thecredits are usually found at the bottom of the poster as well. • The information provided includes: names-the director, cast, website and social media are put to credit their assistance in the production of the film.
- 13. Tagline • Only someposters have a tagline which is a slogan for the film • It tends to reflect a phrase said in the film and it should represent the genre of the film well.
- 14. Image • The mainimage is usually the main character(s) of the film or a object what is significant to the film.
- 15. What is thedifference of the conventions between genres? • Romantic movie posters usually concentrate on the couple in which the story is about. • Action posters generally focus on weapons or the skills of the character(s). • Horror posters usually show blood and gore of the character(s) and focus on the isolation of the location.