Movie poster - conventions Flashcards
(8 cards)
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Form conventions
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What makes a movie poster
Title, actors names, colour, objects, characters, credits, studio logos, release dates, convey feeling and genre
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genre convention
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How we tell genre’s apart
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Horror
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Negative space, shadow, dull or no colour, title that stands out, creepy, play on lighting,
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Comedy
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Lots of bright colour, usually lots of space used, characters and facial expressions conveying feeling, Big title, very over dramatic, duos,
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Theatre
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Colour, iconic things that will remind an audience, characters in theatrical costume, big title, music creds
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Drama
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Dramatic colour pallette, characters or one object, serious, sad, etc…
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Action
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Scene of action, fire and explosives, characters, serious expressions, barely any negative space
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