2. FILM MAGAZINE FRONT COVER
The mast head is one of the most important features of the
magazine as it the recognisable branding aspect. The one
element that remains consistent in every issue. I have
placed it right at the top of the magazine as this is a very
conventional area however it is large and prominent to
engage the reader and make the writing accessible.
The date and issue number
are import although
uninteresting pieces of
information they have been
printed in a small font in a
neat concise way so they
blend into the layout and
don’t draw attention.
I will choose an interesting dramatic photo from the film
preferably starring the protagonist / antagonist. The image will
need to be very engaging so the subject should be looking
directly into the camera as this will enhance the readers
connection. There is a lot of the image on show due to the
layout so the image needs to be strong and powerful so the
magazine doesn’t seem empty or lacking substance.
This magazine layout is quite organised, I have kept all
information about other films together and placed a pug next to
it to make this area a particularly eye catching one. The images
from other films clearly highlight that it is a film magazine but it
also a good way of implying the content inside the magazine
without using too many words which readers would probably
not enjoy since they have chosen a magazine over a
3. FILM MAGAZINE FRONT COVER 2
I have placed the bar code and date on both of these
example layouts in the right hand bottom corner. This is
because the information isn’t interesting yet it is an
essential feature of most magazines therefore by
positioning it in an area that isn’t very eye catching readers
are not likely to look here unless they require the specific
This is a more interesting layout which contains more components so it
has a slightly busier feel. This is mainly due to the extra images from the
film that I have added to engage and interest readers more by showing
shots that highlight different parts or themes in the film e.g. love and
violence. I have deliberately positioned them just under the Masthead
and Pug as these are some of the most eye catching elements so
readers would be expected to see the images next.
Unlike my previous layout I decided to place the
Pug directly underneath the masthead since
both of these features are quite prominent they
will be more noticeable together and turn that
particular place into a key area of focus.
I have put an image from a related film to
emphasis the content that is in the magazine
and also to attract more readers since both
films will have a similar target audience,
readers who are interested in the featured
film will probably be curious to read about
similar films. This image also draws the
attention away from the barcode which is
opposite.
The headlines and straplines in this layout
are more spread out and more equally
positioned on both sides. This makes the
front cover look more interesting and as
though it contains a lot of content.
4. FILM POSTER
The main image is the most important and a central part to
the film poster. The image should be of our main protagonist
and if possible we will try to include the protagonist. The
image needs to reflect what the films about because is it
very prominent and doesn’t have many other features
covering it.
From my codes and conventions research I learnt that
many teen trailers will use well known celebrity actors to
start in their film as this often attracts younger viewers
more than the actual narrative. We have decided to write
the ‘celebrity’ actors names quite boldly at the top of the
poster because it will probably attract our target audience
we have also positioned a pull quote directly underneath
so that our audience is attracted by both our actors and
narrative straight away.
I have added a critics rating to
show that the film is
worthwhile and enjoyable, by
putting a well known or
professional persons opinion
on the poster you are
encouraging your target
audience to trust the credible
opinion provided in the hope
The film title is the largest
piece of text on the poster. It
is one of the central features
and by positioning it closely
towards the critics rating it will
provide a mental link for
viewers between a positive
review and the name of the
film. The text has to be bold
and clearly spaced so its
easily legible even from a
distance.
5. FILM POSTER 2
The billing block is there
simply for realism and
credibility, the text is
extremely small because
there is a vast amount of
information that needs to
be included although it
isn't interesting for our
target audience. It is
placed at the bottom of
the page for both
conventionality and so that
it doesn’t attract attention.
I have deliberately placed
the actors names above it
so that this is what will
capture the audiences eye
specifically as teenage
audiences tend to be very
interested in who is
Social media links are provided to give viewers the opportunity to interact
and gain more information about the film. However, this information isn’t
essential or really exciting so it is written in small text at the top of the
page so it isn’t hindering our view of the most visually powerful elements.
I would include a release date to build excitement and
suspense for the first showcase of the film. It
highlights that the film is current since it hasn’t been
released and by placing it over the main image
slightly you are making it more noticeable and
providing a link to the audience between the exciting
visual still of the film and the quickly approaching date
it can be seen. This is a clear way to make viewers
excited about the film.
Sometimes film titles are
placed in slightly unusual
positions, in this layout I
wanted the title vertical so
that it contrasted with the
rest of the text and thus
stood out. I also wanted the
text to blend into the main
image as this would be
particularly dramatic and
emotional. I would
therefore use the text to
compliment the image
rather than to detract
attention and have it
focused on the title.
