Refer to the following points to analyze more closely.
ANALYZING MEDIA: Movie Posters (From The Language Network)
Remember that movie posters are advertisements. The goal of a poster essentially is to "sell" the movie—to make you want to see it. How does it do that? The poster may have the movie title in a big and bold font. Images of the movie's attractive actors are usually featured. In addition, the actors' names are probably included somewhere on the poster to remind you that the movie has big-name stars. Designs, colors, and fonts are used to appropriately reflect the mood and tone of the film. And the poster probably includes a catchy sentence or slogan that piques your interest and makes the plot seem intriguing.
The visual elements on a movie poster can convey powerful messages. The best posters may make you anxiously anticipate an upcoming release. The worst ones may not have a persuasive effect at all. By analyzing movie posters, you can gain a better understanding of the elements that effectively grab the attention of movie-goers and sell the movie's story—even before viewers see it for themselves.
Questions to Consider:
Is the movie title prominently featured? Is the text easy to read?
Are the main actors shown? If so, which ones? What do their appearances and expressions convey about the movie?
What is the design of the movie poster? Does it accurately reflect the mood and tone of the film?
What other images are included? What do you notice about the framing of the images?
What text is shown on the poster? Is there a catchy slogan? If so, what does it tell you about the movie's story?
Is there any other important information included on the poster?
Why do/don't you think this movie poster is persuasive?
Framing
The positioning of objects, actors, and text within the frame of a poster to achieve a particular effect. For example, a movie poster for an action film might feature the main actor framed in such a way as to make him seem attractive, strong, and invincible. It might help position the audience.
The positioning of objects, actors, and text within the frame of a poster to achieve a particular effect. For example, a movie poster for an action film might feature the main actor framed in such a way as to make him seem attractive, strong, and invincible. It might help position the audience.
What about the composition? Does it reveal some narrative expectations and character types?
Mood
The feeling created for a viewer by the director's use of details and cinematography.
Tone
The filmmaker's attitude as reflected in the movie—ironic, serious, and so forth. Big budget genre movie or Auteur film? Is there any relationship between film title and micro elements? What clues do we get from the title and the style in which it appears on the page?
Mood
The feeling created for a viewer by the director's use of details and cinematography.
Tone
The filmmaker's attitude as reflected in the movie—ironic, serious, and so forth. Big budget genre movie or Auteur film? Is there any relationship between film title and micro elements? What clues do we get from the title and the style in which it appears on the page?
Slogan
A catchy and memorable phrase or sentence on a movie poster. An effective slogan should convey the mood, tone, and main idea of the film without giving too much away. It should capture viewers' attention and make them interested in the story.
Actors/director/producer: Do they help entice the audience?
Audience: Who is the target audience? What is the Certificate?
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