Film poster analysis
- 1. Film Poster Analysis Kirstie Jackson: 3104
- 2. The colour scheme for this film poster is blue and yellow, which links in to with the title and the theme of summer. The background has pictures of the character summer, some yellow in the shape of the sun and the others blue, so it looks like the sun and the sky. There are approximately 500 photographs of the character summer, which could represent the 500 days of summer. It shows that the poster has been cleverly linked with the film title. Some elements of the poster are drawn and the male character is drawing, which gives the audience indications to the characters personality and hobbies.
- 3. The colour scheme for this poster is dark colours, which connotate mystery and fear. The positioning of the characters make her appear innocent and dependent on him to protect her. He is standing over and in front of her so it appears that he is protecting her. Bella’s features appear to be bright and glowing, and against his pale skin and bright coloured eyes make him appear inhuman and like a vampire. The film title and release date are at the bottom right of the poster. They are in metallic font signifying a fantasy genre. The film slogan is effective in conveying the main idea of the film.
- 4. The characters positioning is very interesting and gives an indication of a sci-fi film because it is an unnatural position to be in. The two shot and the engagement ring signify and romantic genre and they are at the center of the poster to be the main focus. The theme of marriage continues on the poster with as she is wearing white and the title is in a white font. The characters seem quite serious to indicate that it is a drama. The shot is a focus pull so it makes the characters stand out and the background ambiguous. It is mentioned that the film is a successful novel, which would intrigue anyone who enjoyed reading the novel.
- 5. The colour scheme for this poster is red and black. The red text links in with the box and makes the box stand out against the black and white. The use of red gives connotations of a romantic film and the use of black gives the connotations of a business environment because it is plain and formal. The bright colours suggest that it is comical and so does the characters positioning and expressions. The tagline is comical, and is an interesting play on words and gives the audience a small indication to the plot. This poster also includes the actors names, therefore this is effective if people like the actors featured in the film and reminds the audience that big named actors are featured in the film.
- 6. The theme of the colour red in this poster signifies a romantic genre. The red balloon indicates that it is Valentine’s Day. It also has an establishing wide shot of the city to show the location. It also mentions that it is directed by the director of Pretty Woman so therefore if people have enjoyed that filmed it could influence them to go and she this film.