You should now have clear Ideas for your film.
- Title
- Stars
- Director
- Mise-en-scene
You have explored urban myths and local legends to gain possible ideas
Sketch out designs for possible film posters using your knowledge of the codes and conventions from tasks 1 and 2
You will then take photographic images and manipulate them. You will layout and design your own film posters
Once you have some firm ideas create sketches and designs. If you are writing a blog it would be good to evidence the planning process by scanning in your designs
Take photographic images. You will gain marks for original images so try to avoid ‘found’ images such as ones found on the internet unless it is appropriate to do so.
Here are two examples of film posters in the first stages of production.
Use the toolkit for analysis to discuss what needs to be added to complete the film posters
Do you agree with the assessment provided below each poster ?
‘Basic ability to plan and construct media products appropriate for pre-production. Technical and creative skills demonstrated are also basic. You have photographed a portrait which is used effectively as a silhouette and you have manipulated this using Photoshop software, creating a layer that uses the sky at night to suggest the science fiction genre. The title also suggests that the genre has been understood and considered. However, you need to complete all the elements of a film poster to build on the potential of this product. Consider further film posters to see what you can add to this promising start to create an effective poster. (7/20)
Some ability to plan and construct media products appropriate for pre-production. Some technical and creative skills is also demonstrated. Skill is shown in framing a portrait and organizing a photo-shoot in a studio to create a very effective image. You have manipulated the image effectively using Photoshop software to create layers and effects. The colour scheme is appropriate for the genre and creates an atmosphere of mystery and a suggestion of an alter-ego or split personality. The poster is quite spare, leaving a lot to the imagination of the audience. It definitely intrigues. However there are some conventional elements of the film poster that you need to include. (11/20)
Use your toolkit for analysis as a checklist. Check that all elements of the film poster have been considered
Toolkit for analysis
Photographic codes;
- framing
- lighting
- focus
- camera angle
- juxtaposition
- types of shot
- effects such as the use of digital editing
- design and layout
Textual codes;
- title
- tag-lines
- font
- typography
- the use of language
- stars
- director
- classification
Symbolic codes;
- costume
- body language
- facial expressions
- props
- use of colour
In the examples above, Photoshop software has been used to create the images. You can use any photo imaging software that you like. The key is to ensure that all elements of the film poster are evident and that it clearly appeal to a target audience.
You must produce two A4 film posters in a high quality resolution. If necessary ask your teacher to print the final productions
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