2. Before creating both the poster and magazine, I researched
into different film posters and magazines. Doing this, I
enabled myself to a wide range of products in which I
could link my products too. I followed the code and
conventions for film posters and magazines. I decided to
use 'Empire' as a template for my magazine front cover, I
chose this magazine specifically due to being suited and
most popular with my target audience. I also had the
choice to create a webpage, however I took in to
consideration that some people do not have access to
computers so chose not to use this promotional
material.
3. Magazines
For my magazine front cover I used a
photograph of the main actress starring in my
film. I did this because 'Empire' nearly always
use the main characters on the front of the
magazine. My magazine front cover follows the
basic codes and conventions of magazine
covers. Like the two covers above.
Examples show Daniel Craig as James Bond Just like 'Empire', my magazine
and Leonardo DiCaprio as Cobb. Both of whom contains conventional elements such
are the main characters in their films. as; a bold red magazine title, Sub-
headlines, a main headline and a main
image.
4. Posters
For my film poster I decided to use the main character as
the main feature of the poster. By using Photoshop effects
on the image it enabled me to make the character look
creepy. Which I thought would interest the target audience.
Unlike most film posters, I chose to keep mine more
simple. I didn't want to over crowd it with a lot of
information so I just used the main image, the title, the
credit block and the audience certificate. Though as an
overall judgement I think I should have added a catchy
tagline that would possibly interest the target audience
further such as the ‘Sleepy Hollow’ poster above, stating
‘Heads will roll’. Not only does that give excitement to the
audience but a taster of what’s to expect within the film.
Also the poster has the three main characters within the
film, you have the two protagonists and also the antagonist.
The font is also a deep red, representing blood but also the
font is in a creepy old fashioned way. Which also helps the
audience recognise that the film will be based within the
past.
5. As a whole, I believe my promotion package for my film trailer has been quite
successful. The magazine contains the important features of an actual magazine,
but the film poster is somewhat lacking in the codes and conventions, though this
was down to choice. The actress' image on both the magazine, poster and trailer can
easily be recognised by the target audience. This is also a common factor within
magazine covers and posters, the main characters either protagonist or antagonist
are shown.
In comparison to other film posters and film magazine covers, I believe that even
though my products are not as professional as those created by talented and skilled
people, I think mine are proficient for someone who is new to using these type of
programs.
6. As a whole, I believe my promotion package for my film trailer has been quite
successful. The magazine contains the important features of an actual magazine,
but the film poster is somewhat lacking in the codes and conventions, though this
was down to choice. The actress' image on both the magazine, poster and trailer can
easily be recognised by the target audience. This is also a common factor within
magazine covers and posters, the main characters either protagonist or antagonist
are shown.
In comparison to other film posters and film magazine covers, I believe that even
though my products are not as professional as those created by talented and skilled
people, I think mine are proficient for someone who is new to using these type of
programs.
