Annotated magazine cover 3

Annotated magazine cover 3 - Total Film

 

The third magazine cover that I have annotated is Total Film, and the main film on the cover is Valkyrie.

This magazine cover is not any different to Enpire magazines as it has the same layout of having an image of a character from a film as the front cover with different parts of text around the image.

There is also use of colour to have connotations, such as the dark background to match the genre of the film on the cover, which is a drama/thriller. It also contains names of other famous actors so that the reader can decide whether or not they want to buy the magazine based on which actors they like or dislike.

Annotated magazine cover 2

Annotated magazine cover 2 - Empire

  

The second magazine cover that I have annotated is another 'Empire' magazine but with a slightly different layout.

The main image of this cover is Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, this is advertising the Pirates of the Caribbean film. By having a large image it captures the attention of the audience, and allows the audience to see the actor, which can lead to them understanding the genre of the film that is being reviewed inside. 

The cover also contains other text to inform the reader of what else is being covered within the magazine. Exaggeration is also used, for example the word 'biggest' is used to make something sound much better than it may be, this also captures the attention of the reader and keeps them engaged.

Annotated magazine cover 1

Annotated magazine cover 1 - Empire 

 

 The first magazine cover I chose to annotate was from 'Empire' and on the front cover was an image of the film Terminator genisys.

This magazine cover has a variety of different statements and pieces of information on the cover. This text allows the reader to see what is inside and also to see what the magazine is about. 

Annotated poster 3

Annotated poster 3 - Generation War

  

The third poster I analysed is from the German drama, Generation War.

This poster is effective in setting context for the film and is also effective at catching the attention of the audience. The design is effective as it has the shape of a swastika, this in itself creates a sense of danger and violence. The poster also has pictures of the main characters, making it easy for the audience to identify them when they see the film. There is also a review of the product, making the audience see that it is a good product and they should watch it.

Annotated poster 2

Annotated poster 2 - Dunkirk

  

The second poster I chose to analyse and annotate is from the upcoming film, Dunkirk.

This poster contains a lot of different ways of capturing the audience attention and building enigma. For example; the use of silhouettes, as the main person in the poster is a silhouette which builds enigma, and there is also 3 silhouettes of Stuka planes flying above...which also creates enigma. Other parts of the poster are blurred or unclear which also builds up enigma and raises questions, such as the blurred ship in the background and figures jumping into the sea.

Annotated poster 1

Annotated poster 1 - Inglorious Basterds

The first poster I chose to annotate was from the film, inglorious basterds which is a remake of the original.
This poster contains a variety of techniques imagery to show the genre of the film, and the basic plot of the film.
For example; the bloodied baseball bat suggests that the film will be violent and gory. The German helmet suggests that it is set in WW2, along with the tag line 'Once upon a time in Nazi occupied France...' this is also a binary opposite of the typical fairy tale opening mixed with Nazis which is not anything to do with fairy tales.

Ancillary 1 - Poster research

Ancillary 1 - Poster research

What is a poster?
A poster is any piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface. Typically posters include both textual and graphic parts, however a poster may be either completely graphical or completely text. Posters are designed to be both eye-catching and informative. Posters may be used for many purposes. They are a frequently used to advertise (particularly of events, musicians and films), propagandists, protesters and other groups trying to give a message. Posters are also used for reproductions of artwork, particularly famous works, and are generally low-cost compared to the original artwork.
The modern poster, that we know of today, dates back to the 1840s and 1850s when the printing industry had perfected colour lithography and made mass production of the posters possible.

Conventions of a film poster:
• It must be eye catching and captures the audience's attention.
• There must be a focal picture that will draw in the audience to the poster.
• The title is displayed in a large, eye-catching font to make sure it is noticeable.
• It clearly defines the film’s genre.
• The poster should be designed to attract the largest audience possible.
• There is usually an indication of when the film is being released, for example; a date, 'Coming Soon', or 'Coming this Autumn'.
• Information on the Directors and Production Company is usually displayed in a block of text at the bottom of the poster.
• There could be reviews or titles of other products that the company has made.

Examples of posters from different genres:

The Simpsons (1989- )

The genre (cartoon/comedy) of this poster is clearly visible through the use of mise-en-scene, colours, the text and the characters shown. It is also shown through the way that the characters are positioned, for example the way that they are doing the 'conga' and the baby, cat and dog are included gives it a comedic aspect.

Red Tails (2012)

The genre (war) of this poster is clearly visible through its use of iconography as it's main features are the fighter planes and explosions, which are all part of the conventions of a war film. This poster also shows names of two well-known actors that are starring in the film, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard. It also shows a release date, January 20, and also has a block of text at the bottom to show who else is starring in it and who has produced it.

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

The genre (hero/thriller) of this poster is visible by the insignia and the knowledge that the character in the poster is Batman. The poster also contains text (the legend ends) that adds to the atmosphere of the poster and suggests that this will be he last film or that something is going to happen. The poster also gives a vague release (coming soon) date and a block of text containing relevant information.

The Walking Dead (2010- )

The genre (horror/thriller) of this poster is visible by the use of colour and mise-en-scene. It is visible by the way that everything within the poster looks decayed and post-apocalyptic as half of the poster is dark and the other is lighter, showing a contrast between the danger and a safe haven for the character(s). The poster also sows the character running from something with his gun drawn, which also gives the audience a sense of danger. The poster also shows the date in which the show is being aired and a review, to show the audience that the show has good ratings.

Westworld (1973)

The genre (western/sci-fi) of this poster is clearly shown by the use of colour, images and text. The image shows the genre as it shows the 'gunslinger' but with robotic parts showing, enforcing the genre of the poster. Within the figure there is a different shot of a control room and a circular, monitor-looking image of two characters sat in seats. The text shows the genre too as it looks futuristic, showing the sci-fi aspect of the poster.