analysis of my trailer

Here is a link to my trailer analysis https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ow7zWpml0RVnBkYfIYzqD2FK53FFnM9gd5QqYBXFwVg/edit?usp=sharing

Construction of film trailer

http://issuu.com/erinlovescake/docs/trailer_production/1

Font selection for magazine

For my magazine, I decided to restrict my fonts to around four different ones. Using a niche number of fonts makes the magazine more simplistic, thus maximising the persuasive effects

ELKWOOD: http://www.dafont.com/elkwood.font I sourced g=his sans-serif font from the website da fonts. As this font is the largest and has the most impact, I decided to make it my masthead. The large width enables me to stretch it across the width of the page without it looking distorted

Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold: this is the font I used for all my cover lines and subhead lines. Its compact style means I can easily pack more information on the cover without it looking overcrowded. As it is the same style font used on billing block credits on film posters, it will subtly echo the film genre.

Book Antiqua:I used this old fashioned serif font for the buzzword 'plus', this distinguishes it from the rest of the sans-serif modern text.

Rosewood Std: This 'circus style' font was used for the buzzword 'win'. As this was located on a puff for a competition, I wanted the text to stand out. The detailed font also captures the eye as everything else on the magazine is quite clean cut and modern.

Magazine production process

Film magazine survey results

Here is the link for the results of my film magazine survey, click the link below :)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vrTLPUn4A0GQIxgkJyLAMwdtWvVC4dZ5cI_bG5If4MQ/edit?usp=sharing

colour research for magazine

As part of the research for my magazine, I have decided to research various colour pallets for different magazine covers. This will therefore help me to establish a colour pallet for my own magazine.

 

 

 

This issue of TOTAL FILM uses a very strong colour pallet relating to the main film featured, Captain America. The film itself features the patriotic character of Captain America, who embodies the colours of the American flag, red, white and blue. To create cohesion thorough the cover, a bright red is used on the masthead and box out behind the secondary images. The blue is used for the skyline and cover lines, while the white is used on the headline and cover lines. The black is used solely on the puff at the top of the cover. These three colours give a patriotic feel to the cover and strongly symbolises the key themes of the film, heroism, bravery and patriotism to the American flag.



 
 
 



The colour scheme for this issue of TOTAL FILM uses a luminous colour scheme of aqua blues and fuchsia pinks to link to the garish colours used on the poster for the film featured, Inherent Vice. The pink is used on the masthead to give a luminous neon light effect, it is also used as an accent colour on the cover line 'world exclusive' and as box outs to the picture captions. The blue is again featured as a neon light effect but used on the headline and skyline instead. White is used as the accent colour on the cover lines and the puffs. Overall the three colours create a luminous feel to the cover and adds a 'gaudy' look to connote to the 'gaudy' colours used in the film.

 

 

 

 

For my film magazine, I have decided to use a colour scheme relating to that of my poster. After looking at other magazines I have noticed that the colour schemes on the cover relates to the colour scheme of the film featured. This helps creates an overall theme to the cover. My colour pallet features a blood red colour to link to the violent/gory themes in my film. A grey/green off white colour will relate to the colours used on the masthead of the poster. I will then use a white colour on the masthead and as an accent colour on some of the coverlines. 

Change to plotline

Just a quick update, I have made a small change to the plotline by removing the mugging scene. This was because it didn't really fit with my trailer and plotline. I felt it was an unnecessary element because it would deviate from the main focus of the trailer and give too much away to the audience about what happens to the character.

Creating trailer end credits

After researching the various codes and conventions of film trailers, I have noticed that they feature end credits. These feature a billing block of the cast and crew followed by a release date with a tagline. These are featured at the end of the film trailer to provide the viewer with crucial information regarding the film, placing the information at the end makes it more memorable.

Poster production

This prezi contains step by step processes for my poster. It shows all of my drafts as this prezi was an on-going document over the course of making the poster. I screen-shotted my poster every time I made a change and added it to this prezi.
Here the process of draft one and two is shown:

Photography used in film magazines

Here, I am going to research the types of photography used in film magazines. I will analyse different main images used in different film magazines and their effects on the audience. After looking at various magazine covers, the style of the main image often differs depending on the film advertised.

Creating a billing block

When creating the billing block I type the text below into a billing block generator. I will then edit the colour of the text on Photoshop if needed. Most of the names are fake as it would look ridiculous if I kept repeating Erin Harper.

PICTURE PICTURE ENTERTAINMENT _PRESENTS ‘REPLACED’ FAYE WIGGINS _WITH CHLOE BULLOCK _EDITOR KAYLA BLAIR _{PRODUCTION DESIGNER} TERENCE BRADLEY _{DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY} DAN SCOTT _{EXECTUIVE PRODUCERS} KATHERINE ROGERS RUSSELL THOMPSON MARIE ADAMS _{PRODUCED BY} ERIN HARPER ALAN TAYLOR GEMMA BECKETT _{SCREENPLAY BY} ERIN HARPER AND BETH LACEY _{DIRECTED BY} ERIN HARPER

As you can't download a billing block generator at school, I found similar condensed fonts of fireworks I wish to use. For my final poster production process, I will create the billing block using these fonts and condense as appropriate.

 

My secondary images

After looking at various film magazines, I noticed that several secondary images are featured. Here are the images I will use on the front cover, all portray films of a thriller genre as my magazine will be a thriller special. 

The Prime Initiative:
This image is a mid-shot, therefore allowing the audience to see all of the actor. As she is placed to the right of the frame, the emphasis is also on the window she is looking out of. High key natural lighting is also used to maximize brightness and to enhance the shadows on the actresses face. This light and shadow effect makes the actress look sinister as she is in shadow, this connotes to the pen and book she is using, suggesting she has a plan or initiative. The overall picture creates a sense of mystery as the audience wants to know what she is writing/planning.

Secret decay:
This image is again a mid shot so the audience gets a clear picture of the surroundings and the actors face. Here, the actor is looking round a door with a scared expression on her face, this could infer that she is being cautious or has seen something 'secret'. High key lighting emphasises the shadows, I achieved this by using the flash on my camera. The 'looking behind the door' pose is a pose typical to a horror or thriller film, therefore the audience can recognise the genre without much more information. 

Runaway:
This image provides an obvious connotation with the title. She is seen about to walk through a metal gate, perhaps into an unknown place. This looks like she is running from something or someone. Natural lighting gives an overall ethereal glow to the image whilst the mid shot gives the audience a clear view of the actors facial expression. The title evokes the films genre, a thriller, because of the fast paced connotations. As she is looking directly at the camera, the audience connects with the character.

Coffee Break:
This image is obviously connoted to the title. I used an image of three people instead of one, this creates more interest. To attract a male audience also, I used males in the image. This image is high action based as I took the image under natural circumstances (i.e not a specialised photo shoot like the other images), therefore it looks like a still from a film. 

Film magazine cover analysis:

Here I have analysed two magazine covers, one from TOTAL FILM, and one from EMPIRE. I have analysed them in terms of layout, imagery, colour, typography and persuasive devices. Click the link below.

http://www.flipsnack.com/F68BDCC7C6F/analysis.html

Extra conventions

After doing some more extensive research on film magazines, I have been able to establish some more conventions.

Pull quotes: pull quotes are direct quotes from an actor or director used on the front cover in place of a secondary lead. They are usually 'pulled' from the corresponding interview in the magazine. They give the reader an insight into the content of the magazine, thus promoting interest.
Cover lines: magazine cover lines are pieces of text designed to provide information to the reader. They act as previews of certain articles inside the magazine. 
pugs: these are small elements of the magazine designed to catch the readers attention. They are usually placed at the top right hand corner and feature the price, logo or issue number.
puffs : puffs are small puffs of information with the intention to grab attention. They display unique aspects of the magazine that may benefit the reader, for example a competition may be advertised or a collectors edition cover. They are usually placed in circular box outs to distinguish themselves from the rest of the text.
Kicker: the kicker is a  story designed to stand out from the rest of the page, this could be due to a different font, a different colour or layout
Headline: the headline is the main statement regarding the main film presented on the cover. It is usually in the biggest font and spans the width of the cover; acting like a banner.
Box out: A box out is designed to highlight the importance of certain texts. It is usually a coloured box placed behind the text, designed to make the text stand out. Usually the box out is a contrasting colour from the text.

Font research for magazine

To produce my magazine, I need to take into consideration the fonts I will be using for each aspect of the text. After looking at different magazines, I have noticed that not all fonts are constant

Here is a font mood board for fonts to use on the MASTHEAD:

To establish a firm corporate image thorough my tasks, I have chosen bold, sans-serif fonts to keep within the modern theme. These bold fonts will be good as a masthead as they can be easily edited if needed. Because of their size, they can stretch across the top of the cover when the text features minimal words (i.e. it doesn't need loads of words to fill the space, one word or two will suffice). I have narrowed it down to the 'ELKWOOD' font and the 'LEMON MILK'  font due to their modern and professional feel.
HEADLINE :

 I didn't feel like I needed a mood board for my headline as I know which font I will use. I have chosen, Tw Cen MT Condensed, this font will create a coherent corporate image because it is the same condensed font I used for the billing block on my poster. The condensed font evokes a cinematic feel as it is similar to the condensed fonts used on film posters. On its own it looks pretty plain, but I plan to edit it by changing the colour, size and adding a shadow to make it look more unique.