The poster summarizes the key themes, iconography, and technical elements used to convey the essence of the film. It establishes that the film will involve themes of nightmares, good versus evil, and a serial killer slaying victims through the use of a phallic symbol weapon in an isolated wooded area signified by low key lighting. Dark colors and the villain's prominent central positioning signify a strong and intimidating force creating fear and dread for audiences.
The document provides guidance on analyzing film posters and trailers. It includes questions to consider like the use of color, symbols, images, target audience and genre. It discusses how posters are designed to promote films through techniques that attract attention and promise pleasures. Production details and effectiveness of the poster should also be evaluated.
The poster analyzes the movie poster for Sin City, describing its purpose to advertise the film, key images like the woman holding a gun, colors like red and black, and realistic versus stylized elements. It also notes the target audience is those who like violence and passion. The poster provides a thorough breakdown and analysis of the visual elements and intended messaging.
Este documento presenta la unidad 1 de una clase sobre las partes del computador. La clase introducirá las partes del computador y el software de dibujo Paint. Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre el sistema informático y practicarán usando las herramientas de línea, lápiz, pincel y relleno de color en Paint para crear dibujos.
The document discusses planning for an action/thriller movie poster. It does not provide many details about the planning. In just a few words, it mentions planning related to an action/thriller poster.
The film poster takes elements from the existing film poster for 'Next' including using transparency to portray the ghostly female character, positioning the title and website address similarly, and including a landscape background and principal cast names. It challenges conventions by using a darker color scheme appropriate for the horror genre rather than the thriller/action colors of 'Next' and by adding a reflection to the title text not found in the original poster. The poster aims to draw initial attention to the male character before revealing the stalking female ghost and convey the narrative and appeal of the film.
This document lists details about 5 films including their titles, release years, studios, directors, and genres. It provides information on Gone Girl (2014) directed by David Fincher for Century Fox, Fast & Furious 6 (2013) directed by Justin Lin for Universal Pictures, The Dark Knight Rises (2012) directed by Christopher Nolan for Warner Brother, Face/Off (1997) directed by John Woo for Buena Vista International, and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) directed by Paul Greengrass for Universal Pictures. All films listed are contemporary except Face/Off and The Bourne Ultimatum, which are categorized as historical films.
The document discusses elements of effective short horror film posters. It analyzes three example posters, noting that they use simple and mysterious designs that draw the audience in. Dark colors like black, grey, and blue help set the horror genre tone. Titles stand out against dark backgrounds in capital letters or white text. Just enough information is included at the bottom of the posters in smaller font to look authentic without distracting from the main visual elements. Overall, the posters discussed keep the designs simple while effectively representing the films and intriguing audiences.
The poster summarizes the key themes, iconography, and technical elements used to convey the essence of the film. It establishes that the film will involve themes of nightmares, good versus evil, and a serial killer slaying victims through the use of a phallic symbol weapon in an isolated wooded area signified by low key lighting. Dark colors and the villain's prominent central positioning signify a strong and intimidating force creating fear and dread for audiences.
The document provides guidance on analyzing film posters and trailers. It includes questions to consider like the use of color, symbols, images, target audience and genre. It discusses how posters are designed to promote films through techniques that attract attention and promise pleasures. Production details and effectiveness of the poster should also be evaluated.
The poster analyzes the movie poster for Sin City, describing its purpose to advertise the film, key images like the woman holding a gun, colors like red and black, and realistic versus stylized elements. It also notes the target audience is those who like violence and passion. The poster provides a thorough breakdown and analysis of the visual elements and intended messaging.
Este documento presenta la unidad 1 de una clase sobre las partes del computador. La clase introducirá las partes del computador y el software de dibujo Paint. Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre el sistema informático y practicarán usando las herramientas de línea, lápiz, pincel y relleno de color en Paint para crear dibujos.
The document discusses planning for an action/thriller movie poster. It does not provide many details about the planning. In just a few words, it mentions planning related to an action/thriller poster.
The film poster takes elements from the existing film poster for 'Next' including using transparency to portray the ghostly female character, positioning the title and website address similarly, and including a landscape background and principal cast names. It challenges conventions by using a darker color scheme appropriate for the horror genre rather than the thriller/action colors of 'Next' and by adding a reflection to the title text not found in the original poster. The poster aims to draw initial attention to the male character before revealing the stalking female ghost and convey the narrative and appeal of the film.
This document lists details about 5 films including their titles, release years, studios, directors, and genres. It provides information on Gone Girl (2014) directed by David Fincher for Century Fox, Fast & Furious 6 (2013) directed by Justin Lin for Universal Pictures, The Dark Knight Rises (2012) directed by Christopher Nolan for Warner Brother, Face/Off (1997) directed by John Woo for Buena Vista International, and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) directed by Paul Greengrass for Universal Pictures. All films listed are contemporary except Face/Off and The Bourne Ultimatum, which are categorized as historical films.
The document discusses elements of effective short horror film posters. It analyzes three example posters, noting that they use simple and mysterious designs that draw the audience in. Dark colors like black, grey, and blue help set the horror genre tone. Titles stand out against dark backgrounds in capital letters or white text. Just enough information is included at the bottom of the posters in smaller font to look authentic without distracting from the main visual elements. Overall, the posters discussed keep the designs simple while effectively representing the films and intriguing audiences.
The document discusses film posters and magazine covers that could provide inspiration for creating promotional materials for a film about a stalker. It analyzes posters for The Exorcist and Eden Lake, noting effective design elements like ominous figures in the background and lighting that draws the eye. For a magazine cover, it suggests taking styling cues from covers featuring the actors for Taxi Driver and Hannibal, such as using close-up shots with dark circles under the eyes or changing eye color to convey a sinister tone. The document concludes that incorporating mysterious or unsettling elements seen in these other promotional materials could help promote the intended creepy and unsettling atmosphere of the stalker film.
The document discusses two film poster ideas that were inspired by posters showing mysterious protagonists in dark atmospheres. The first idea is to show the protagonist standing in darkness holding a weapon, revealing more about the genre. The second idea depicts the protagonist standing outside an open bathroom door, with the bathroom serving as the main light source to illuminate his face, while also showing signs of violence to imply the genre. The document concludes that the second idea is strongest as it provides some context about the film's setting and genre.
Ancillary Task – Saul Bass Film Poster ResearchElla Sandison
Saul Bass was a graphic designer and filmmaker known for his film posters and title sequences. He worked for prominent directors from the 1940s-1970s. This document discusses and analyzes several of Bass's film posters, noting their simplistic yet visually appealing and intriguing design that hints at the film's storyline without revealing too much. Key aspects discussed include the use of dismembered body parts, simple backgrounds with subtle textures, and positioning of graphic elements to create an "arty" feel and suggest deeper meanings related to the film's content and themes.
The document discusses conventions for film posters and provides examples that could inspire the design of a new poster. It notes key elements of effective posters like an eye-catching title, persuasive language to attract viewers, inclusion of relevant details like actors and directors, and accurately representing the film's genre. The document examines posters that use techniques like bold colors, simple layouts, and ominous tones that match the expected moods of their films. These examples will inform the creation of a poster with a similar style to tie into film conventions.
This document analyzes and compares three different poster designs for the film "Alter of Bones". Each poster is evaluated based on positives and negatives. Poster 1 has a clearly visible age rating but grey title text that is not easily visible. Poster 2 merges pictures well but has a darkened background that loses the horror effect. Poster 3 creates good dramatic effect through a darkened background but could use bolder text. Audience feedback indicated that Poster 3 was most effective at showing genre, creating mystery, and making the audience want to see the film.
Axiom Films is a leading independent film distributing label established in 1997 that has developed a reputation for working with new talent and original ideas from around the world. Each of Axiom's projects has achieved both critical and commercial success. Axiom strives to develop close relationships with creative filmmakers globally. By obtaining and producing films itself, Axiom has a leading advantage in international demand.
The document discusses and analyzes several film posters, summarizing the key elements and symbolism used in each poster's design:
1) The poster for the film "Amour" features a close-up of a woman's face being held gently by a man, symbolizing the film's title of "Love" without revealing details of the plot.
2) The poster for "What Richard Did" features a mugshot-like photo of the main character which creates an unsettling feeling about him despite revealing nothing of the plot.
3) The "Hard Candy" poster shows a girl standing on a bear trap, using red colors and bait imagery to unexpectedly change perceptions about her role in the potentially
Polly Pritchard created initial ideas and a final product for a film poster. The first idea featured evidence of murders from the film through a torn newspaper page revealing the protagonist's face. Feedback was that it didn't reveal the ending and hinted at the premise but seemed more like a teaser. The second idea featured both actors in the style of film noir posters but with a background image instead of color. One character would be in black and white and the other in color to create disconnect. The final product used the second idea and received positive feedback, though the production credits could be harder to read.
The document discusses film poster research and conventions. It categorizes example posters into genres like horror, action, comedy and drama. Horror posters tend to have dark backgrounds while action posters feature dramatic landscapes. Comedy posters use bright colors. Drama posters emphasize facial expressions. The document also examines where posters are displayed, typical sizes, how they appeal to audiences, differences between genres, priorities like emphasizing the title and characters, and examples that challenge conventions.
The film poster features the main characters in a graffiti style that suggests violence and fighting. The bold red color references blood and anger, reflecting the film's focus on football hooliganism. The tagline "What else you gonna do on a Saturday?" hints that the characters choose violence and fighting on game days. Overall the poster effectively conveys the film's themes of football, violence, and gang culture to its intended male audience.
The document discusses four draft poster designs for a horror film. Draft A features a close-up of the protagonist's eyes with bold title and tagline. Draft B shows the protagonist in a vulnerable position with a tagline about doctors. Draft C features the antagonist with a large title emphasizing the number 13. Draft D shows the protagonist's clenched fist with a title resembling a tattoo. The document analyzes elements like images, typography, and taglines for each draft and how they convey horror themes before selecting a final design.
The document provides analysis of science fiction film posters, summarizing key elements in each:
1) I Am Legend poster depicts a desolate city and protagonist protecting himself and dog from environmental threats.
2) Dredd poster uses low camera angle to make audience feel vulnerable looking up at dominant protagonist carrying a firearm under a helmet.
3) The Dark Knight Rises poster shows the Joker antagonist representing crime and violence with eccentric colors and sparks implying conflict and destruction.
4) The Road poster uses a gloomy colorless sky and grungy title to establish a depressive post-apocalyptic drama about family bonds during hardship.
5) The Book of Eli poster depicts Denzel
The document discusses conventions used in film posters, including displaying the film title, images of characters, taglines, locations, cast names, and credit blocks. It also describes narrative elements conveyed through posters like settings, themes, and characters. Mise-en-scene elements that create the staged environment include language, locations, poses, behaviors, and social stereotypes. Examples are provided of posters for a space film showing the spaceship location, protagonist vs antagonist characters, and a tagline hinting at the future theme. Another poster example is for an Avengers film displaying the superhero characters in a city location with a billing block and release date. Conventions are also used differently for genres, like a thriller poster setting an ominous tone
New media technologies were used extensively throughout all stages of the project. During research, the internet provided access to an enormous library of information and short films. Social media sites like Tumblr and blogs like 'Short of the Week' helped discover and share work. Google, IMDB, and film databases online were also vital research tools. During production, technologies like CGI made filmmaking and editing easier and more creative. For marketing, social networking and viral videos helped promote the film cost effectively. Overall, modern digital technologies were essential and enabled all aspects of the project from filming to blogging about the work.
New media technologies were used extensively throughout all stages of the project. During research, the internet provided access to an enormous library of information and short films to draw inspiration from. Social media sites helped spread awareness of the project and receive feedback. Film editing software allowed for high levels of creativity during production. Technologies like viral marketing and online publishing platforms have changed how films are distributed and discovered. In summary, modern digital tools were essential to the successful planning, production, and sharing of the project.
Intertextuality refers to how texts derive meaning from other texts through borrowing and transforming prior works or how readers reference one text when engaging with another. It occurs when references can be made between texts to develop a deeper understanding of an idea. Intertextuality takes many forms, including conversations, architecture, sounds, and activities, and reminds us that we experience mediated realities rather than single autonomous texts.
Intertextuality refers to how texts derive meaning from other texts through borrowing and transforming prior works or how readers reference one text when engaging with another. It occurs when references can be made between texts to develop a deeper understanding of an idea. Intertextuality takes many forms, including conversations, architecture, sounds, and activities, and reminds us that we experience mediated realities rather than single autonomous texts.
The document discusses the cinematography, costumes, editing, sound design, and narrative elements of a short film. It notes that long shots are used to set the location and establish a lonely, deserted atmosphere. Costumes portray the main character as possibly violent based on blood shown. Fast editing and reverse shots build suspense around the character noticing a raven. Diegetic screams and a blood-soaked cloth add to the dark, horror genre tone, while a cawing raven sound creates an unsettling mood. However, the ending subverts expectations by introducing a baby and changing the lighting to a happier atmosphere, demonstrating how babies can bring warmth to adults' lives.
The document discusses film posters and magazine covers that could provide inspiration for creating promotional materials for a film about a stalker. It analyzes posters for The Exorcist and Eden Lake, noting effective design elements like ominous figures in the background and lighting that draws the eye. For a magazine cover, it suggests taking styling cues from covers featuring the actors for Taxi Driver and Hannibal, such as using close-up shots with dark circles under the eyes or changing eye color to convey a sinister tone. The document concludes that incorporating mysterious or unsettling elements seen in these other promotional materials could help promote the intended creepy and unsettling atmosphere of the stalker film.
The document discusses two film poster ideas that were inspired by posters showing mysterious protagonists in dark atmospheres. The first idea is to show the protagonist standing in darkness holding a weapon, revealing more about the genre. The second idea depicts the protagonist standing outside an open bathroom door, with the bathroom serving as the main light source to illuminate his face, while also showing signs of violence to imply the genre. The document concludes that the second idea is strongest as it provides some context about the film's setting and genre.
Ancillary Task – Saul Bass Film Poster ResearchElla Sandison
Saul Bass was a graphic designer and filmmaker known for his film posters and title sequences. He worked for prominent directors from the 1940s-1970s. This document discusses and analyzes several of Bass's film posters, noting their simplistic yet visually appealing and intriguing design that hints at the film's storyline without revealing too much. Key aspects discussed include the use of dismembered body parts, simple backgrounds with subtle textures, and positioning of graphic elements to create an "arty" feel and suggest deeper meanings related to the film's content and themes.
The document discusses conventions for film posters and provides examples that could inspire the design of a new poster. It notes key elements of effective posters like an eye-catching title, persuasive language to attract viewers, inclusion of relevant details like actors and directors, and accurately representing the film's genre. The document examines posters that use techniques like bold colors, simple layouts, and ominous tones that match the expected moods of their films. These examples will inform the creation of a poster with a similar style to tie into film conventions.
This document analyzes and compares three different poster designs for the film "Alter of Bones". Each poster is evaluated based on positives and negatives. Poster 1 has a clearly visible age rating but grey title text that is not easily visible. Poster 2 merges pictures well but has a darkened background that loses the horror effect. Poster 3 creates good dramatic effect through a darkened background but could use bolder text. Audience feedback indicated that Poster 3 was most effective at showing genre, creating mystery, and making the audience want to see the film.
Axiom Films is a leading independent film distributing label established in 1997 that has developed a reputation for working with new talent and original ideas from around the world. Each of Axiom's projects has achieved both critical and commercial success. Axiom strives to develop close relationships with creative filmmakers globally. By obtaining and producing films itself, Axiom has a leading advantage in international demand.
The document discusses and analyzes several film posters, summarizing the key elements and symbolism used in each poster's design:
1) The poster for the film "Amour" features a close-up of a woman's face being held gently by a man, symbolizing the film's title of "Love" without revealing details of the plot.
2) The poster for "What Richard Did" features a mugshot-like photo of the main character which creates an unsettling feeling about him despite revealing nothing of the plot.
3) The "Hard Candy" poster shows a girl standing on a bear trap, using red colors and bait imagery to unexpectedly change perceptions about her role in the potentially
Polly Pritchard created initial ideas and a final product for a film poster. The first idea featured evidence of murders from the film through a torn newspaper page revealing the protagonist's face. Feedback was that it didn't reveal the ending and hinted at the premise but seemed more like a teaser. The second idea featured both actors in the style of film noir posters but with a background image instead of color. One character would be in black and white and the other in color to create disconnect. The final product used the second idea and received positive feedback, though the production credits could be harder to read.
The document discusses film poster research and conventions. It categorizes example posters into genres like horror, action, comedy and drama. Horror posters tend to have dark backgrounds while action posters feature dramatic landscapes. Comedy posters use bright colors. Drama posters emphasize facial expressions. The document also examines where posters are displayed, typical sizes, how they appeal to audiences, differences between genres, priorities like emphasizing the title and characters, and examples that challenge conventions.
The film poster features the main characters in a graffiti style that suggests violence and fighting. The bold red color references blood and anger, reflecting the film's focus on football hooliganism. The tagline "What else you gonna do on a Saturday?" hints that the characters choose violence and fighting on game days. Overall the poster effectively conveys the film's themes of football, violence, and gang culture to its intended male audience.
The document discusses four draft poster designs for a horror film. Draft A features a close-up of the protagonist's eyes with bold title and tagline. Draft B shows the protagonist in a vulnerable position with a tagline about doctors. Draft C features the antagonist with a large title emphasizing the number 13. Draft D shows the protagonist's clenched fist with a title resembling a tattoo. The document analyzes elements like images, typography, and taglines for each draft and how they convey horror themes before selecting a final design.
The document provides analysis of science fiction film posters, summarizing key elements in each:
1) I Am Legend poster depicts a desolate city and protagonist protecting himself and dog from environmental threats.
2) Dredd poster uses low camera angle to make audience feel vulnerable looking up at dominant protagonist carrying a firearm under a helmet.
3) The Dark Knight Rises poster shows the Joker antagonist representing crime and violence with eccentric colors and sparks implying conflict and destruction.
4) The Road poster uses a gloomy colorless sky and grungy title to establish a depressive post-apocalyptic drama about family bonds during hardship.
5) The Book of Eli poster depicts Denzel
The document discusses conventions used in film posters, including displaying the film title, images of characters, taglines, locations, cast names, and credit blocks. It also describes narrative elements conveyed through posters like settings, themes, and characters. Mise-en-scene elements that create the staged environment include language, locations, poses, behaviors, and social stereotypes. Examples are provided of posters for a space film showing the spaceship location, protagonist vs antagonist characters, and a tagline hinting at the future theme. Another poster example is for an Avengers film displaying the superhero characters in a city location with a billing block and release date. Conventions are also used differently for genres, like a thriller poster setting an ominous tone
New media technologies were used extensively throughout all stages of the project. During research, the internet provided access to an enormous library of information and short films. Social media sites like Tumblr and blogs like 'Short of the Week' helped discover and share work. Google, IMDB, and film databases online were also vital research tools. During production, technologies like CGI made filmmaking and editing easier and more creative. For marketing, social networking and viral videos helped promote the film cost effectively. Overall, modern digital technologies were essential and enabled all aspects of the project from filming to blogging about the work.
New media technologies were used extensively throughout all stages of the project. During research, the internet provided access to an enormous library of information and short films to draw inspiration from. Social media sites helped spread awareness of the project and receive feedback. Film editing software allowed for high levels of creativity during production. Technologies like viral marketing and online publishing platforms have changed how films are distributed and discovered. In summary, modern digital tools were essential to the successful planning, production, and sharing of the project.
Intertextuality refers to how texts derive meaning from other texts through borrowing and transforming prior works or how readers reference one text when engaging with another. It occurs when references can be made between texts to develop a deeper understanding of an idea. Intertextuality takes many forms, including conversations, architecture, sounds, and activities, and reminds us that we experience mediated realities rather than single autonomous texts.
Intertextuality refers to how texts derive meaning from other texts through borrowing and transforming prior works or how readers reference one text when engaging with another. It occurs when references can be made between texts to develop a deeper understanding of an idea. Intertextuality takes many forms, including conversations, architecture, sounds, and activities, and reminds us that we experience mediated realities rather than single autonomous texts.
The document discusses the cinematography, costumes, editing, sound design, and narrative elements of a short film. It notes that long shots are used to set the location and establish a lonely, deserted atmosphere. Costumes portray the main character as possibly violent based on blood shown. Fast editing and reverse shots build suspense around the character noticing a raven. Diegetic screams and a blood-soaked cloth add to the dark, horror genre tone, while a cawing raven sound creates an unsettling mood. However, the ending subverts expectations by introducing a baby and changing the lighting to a happier atmosphere, demonstrating how babies can bring warmth to adults' lives.
The document discusses the cinematography, costumes, editing, sound design, and narrative elements of a short film. It notes that long shots are used to set the lonely location. Costumes portray the main character as possibly violent based on blood shown. Fast cuts and reverse shots build tension as the character notices a raven. Screaming and a blood-stained cloth add to the dark and horror themes, while a cawing raven sound adds eeriness. However, the end contradicts horror conventions by changing to a happier atmosphere with a baby bringing warmth, signifying how babies can positively impact adults.
The document discusses the representation of gender roles in a thriller film created by the author. It describes portraying men as powerful and dominant compared to the vulnerable female protagonist. Scenes and costumes are used to depict the typical conventions of men being successful in science careers while the teenage girl embodies stereotypes of femininity. Feedback was gathered to tailor the film for its target teenage audience and ensure it followed conventions like suspense to appeal to viewers. The author learned from preliminary tasks to improve lighting, shots, and meaningfulness in the final film.
The document discusses the representation of gender roles in a thriller film created by the author. It states that the film portrays men as powerful and women as weak, following thriller conventions. It shows the female protagonist as vulnerable and unaware compared to the confident male characters through camera angles, clothing, and facial expressions. The target audience is described as 15+ year olds due to graphic science images and disturbing experiment scenes, though some profit may be lost by excluding younger teens. Feedback was gathered to improve the film and better suit the target audience.
The document discusses a film project created by the author. It represents men as powerful and dominant over women, following thriller film conventions. It aims its target audience of 15+ year olds due to disturbing scientific images and complex themes of adultery and murder. Feedback was gathered from teachers and peers to improve the film for its target audience. Technologies like Final Cut Pro, cameras, and YouTube were used to create, edit, and share the film. The author learned important filmmaking skills throughout the process like using transitions effectively and improving lighting and mise-en-scene from preliminary tasks to the final product.
The film is set in an old English school where criminal behavior is occurring unnoticed. A girl discovers a secret room containing information linking to murders, but learns she is also targeted. She must try to escape the photographer who is plotting her murder and reveal his secrets. As he frames others for the killings, it becomes a mind game. The opening shows the girl wandering the darkening halls, finding disturbing photos bleeding in an illuminated room, turning her life upside down. The thriller will be filmed in a dark, possibly black and white style at the real Wanstead High School on a very low budget.