Assignment 8:Film Poster Research

Judy Ibelgauptiene

Thriller Posters

In the thriller genre four of the posters focus on the main characters head/faceThe character also seems to be looking right at you as if you know something they don’t.

Comedy Posters

In the comedy genre the whole body of the character is shownThe characters are seen busy doing something.

Drama Posters

In the drama genre a hint of the story is given through the image.For instance Rush is to do with racing this is shown through their costumes and the sky.The Perks Of Being a Wallflower shows three kids leaning on a green wall, and two seem to be closer then the other.

Horror Posters

In the horror genre the posters portray some sort of pain.For instance in The Conjuring there is a rope hanging off a tree.In the Red State she has a gun.

What are the different types of film posters?

- Teaser Posters, these are early promotional posters for the film. They usually don’t reveal much information.

- Character Posters, these usually have the same information on them they just focus of one character to try and sell the film to the audience of that actor.

- Main poster, this poster usually has all the important information about the film such as release date, character names, social networking etc.

Where do film posters get shown and why?

Film posters are usually in a varies of places:• Cinemas• On public transport, such as the side of a bus• Billboards• Street walls

These posters are placed in these areas because the audience can access them at any time.

They are also quite eye catching as they are big, this makes them easy to see and be taken notice of.

What is the typical size for posters?

• The standard poster size is called one sheet. It is 27 inches by 41 inches (portrait format).

• Bus stop or subway posters are 40 inches by 60 inches (portrait format).• For billboards, Twenty four sheet, 246 inches by 108 inches is used.

How are posters appealing/attractive to the audience?

Does the appeal/attraction differ than that of the

poster?

The posters are seen as appealing to the audience by leaving them with the enigma of who is the character, what happened to them and what's the story. This is created through the image used and the MES. It is also created by the title and its font, and any slogans used.

The attraction of the poster is aimed at a wider audience then that of the trailer. This is because anyone can see the poster as it is advertised everywhere. This means the poster must be aimed at everyone to gain a wider audience.

What are the conventions?

Main ImageThe main image on the poster is usually the main character or main characters, this is so the audience knows who the character is. It is also for the audience to see what actor/s are in the film.

Actor Names

The main actors names are also seen on the poster, this is to pay tribute to the actor and to also attract the actors fans.

Titles/CreditsCredits are usually placed at the bottom of the poster to give credit to some of the important people. People like the director sometimes even have their own space for credit.

Release DateThe release date is usually at the bottom of the poster. If the poster is a teaser poster it usually says ‘coming soon’ whereas the main poster says the actual date.Release dates are used to inform the audience upon the release date of the film.

Tagline

Some posters have taglines to create more of an enigma to the audience. They usually stand out and are easy to notice.

What is the difference of conventions between different subgenres?

Romance Drama- Main character falls in love - Problems prohibiting the relationship

Action Drama- Car chase scene- Someone usually dies

What are the similarities of conventions in similar subgenres?

Action Thriller- Someone usually dies- Mysterious man

Crime Thriller- Someone usually dies- Mysterious man

What are the 3 most prioritised features?

The three most prioritised features on the film posters are:• Main actor/s• Name of film• Main actors name

This is because these are the most important features of the film, as the audience must know the name of the film. The main character’s face on the poster is used to draw fans of that actor into watching the film. It is also so the audience can see what the main character looks like and get a feel for the genre through MES.

Summarise how your film posters reinforce conventions.

My film posters reinforce their conventions/stereotypes through MES. By the characters costume and makeup this gives the audience a sense of what genre the film is without seeing it.The audience is also hinted what genre the film is by the style of font used.

We know this filmis sported relateddue to the characters costumes.

How some film posters challenge the conventions of film posters

This poster does things differently to other posters as the main character is not the main focus. The main character is shown by a shadow but this isn’t the main focus of the poster.