It is interesting when discussing film posters to examine the roles the play in today’s modern day society. Film posters have a diverse variety of uses such as to advertise an upcoming film and to add to the anticipation and excitement for its release date, which would boost their cinema attendance and DVD sales. Film posters usually contain examples of different persuasive and informative techniques, such as a:
Title (a title is a persuasive and informative technique, it is hard to differentiate between the techniques a title uses because it is being informative by telling the audience the films name, but the title can also be persuasive because it can be used to subtly hint the genre and plot of the film which could entice anticipation from the audience.)
Tag Line (are generally seen as a persuasive technique because they are used to excite the audience and build up anticipation of its release date.)
Actors names ( are quite similar to the title because it is being informative by telling the audience the actors names, but actors names can also be persuasive because the film could contain a worldwide renowned actor who would create a bigger ‘pull’ than actor who nobody has ever heard of.)
Release dates, website address and credits (these are used as informative techniques because they use no persuasive techniques in their text. Their sole role in a film poster is to inform.)
Images (this is a persuasive technique mostly used to excite the audience, but it can be informative in such a way to briefly hint the plot and genre of the film.)
DVD posters usually contain all of these things, but may include more features such as:
Awards nominated and awards won (this is a persuasive technique because many people belie...
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...hown in ‘Alien’s’ poster because it uses eerie colours, extra terrestrial images and a tag line that reads ‘In space no one can hear you scream’ information alone ‘Alien’s’ target audience have clearly shown it is supposed to be scary and inappropriate for children. While for ‘Home Alone’ the audience can clearly see if it is appropriate for them because the genre and story line has been revealed so much, the audience can clearly see if it is suitable for them. I believe ‘Home Alone’s’ target audience is young families because it uses the informal humour so many of its predecessors have used.
In conclusion I believe both film posters were equally good at advertising their films and they both clearly show the genre and who the film is suitable for. I believe that these posters would have had been very successful at advertising and its concepts should be used again.
... a documentary film by definition must include visuals, but Ames aspires to explain how an emphasis on certain imagery can be used to persuade as well as inform.
Film trailers are produced in several forms, to influence the public to view the film, and to get a good profit before they sell the film.
Propaganda Films purposely try to convince or influence the opinions or behavior of the viewer. Propaganda is defined as, “ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one 's cause or to damage an opposing cause” In WWII American Propaganda Film and German Propaganda film had many similarities and differences, each reflecting the values of … about the respective country. Although there were various aims for propaganda films in WWII, including ones that aimed to psychologically prepare and mobilize audience for war and uphold and strengthen morale during war rations messages, attempted to enlist
figure of the same name. The alteration of the story into the visual medium of cinema is
storyline’s and send viewers similar messages. Save the Last Dance (2001) tells the story of a
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This information was presented in form of a movie in a campaign dabbed “Make a Movie, Make a Difference”. This information was enlightening as high school students engaged in movie production to addre...
...er apparently created successful persuasive appeals for the crowd to be attracted and enjoy a movie that will be funny, colorful, and full of adventures that eventually will teach a life experience to the public.
Ethan Hawke and Kenneth Branagh recreated Shakespeare’s Hamlet with an alluring ambiance, however Ethan Hawke’s version was more appealing to an audience due to the stimulation of intelligent reflection. The setting and the mood in each of these versions played with the audience’s emotions, but Ethan Hawke’s version brought on stronger ones. Secondly, Ethan Hawke and Kenneth Branagh used different choices of music and visuals that were equally effective in creating the ambiance the directors wished to obtain. As well, both movie versions created characters that tried to influence an audience; but, Ethan Hawke’s version introduced its main character so effectively that an audience was captivated by him. These two movie versions had some similarities, but Ethan Hawke’s different style produced a more appealing film. In the end, it was interesting to view the ways in which a director can try to make an old story more appealing to a modern day audience.
Cinematic ways have a major impact on crime films. They depict an ideological message to viewers as to what caused a character or characters to act out criminally. Rafter states, “Beyond their criminological messages, movies communicate other meanings that are best defined as ideological because they contribute to our taken for granted beliefs about the causes of crime.” The main ideological message is that crime can be explained. This is one of the most relatable ideological messages for criminals because it offers narratives for their misdeeds and mistakes individuals have made
made in. Some incorporate them into the plot, some use them as allegories, and some satirize them.” Without an influence or connection to relate with the audience, the film would have no dimension. When seeing a movie, viewers are always going to search for an underlying meaning or message that could connect to their lives today. Although most
A set of practices concerning the narrative structure compose the classical Hollywood Paradigm. These conventions create a plot centering around a character who undergoes a journey in an attempt to achieve some type of goal (). By giving the central character more time on screen, the film helps the audience to not only understand the character’s motivation but also empathize with his/her emotional state. Additionally, some antagonistic force creates conflict with the main character, preventing immediate success(). Finally, after confronting the antagonist, the main character achieves his or her goal along with growing emotionally(). This proven structure creates a linear and relatively easily followed series of events encompassing the leading character and a goal.
The film’s story does not simply shines forth, but is also the foundation of the plot. The film’s plot makes the traditional guidelines applicable...
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