Storyboard new idea

This is the newer version of our storyboard, we made a few changes to this idea but overall we stuck to this idea well.

The Dark Knight poster analysis

This is one of many posters for The Dark Knight however i thought this one best promoted the film - all the smoke and sparks gives the impression of disruption and sheer chaos.

The infamous batman logo is featured prominently twice on the poster, the most noticeable logo is one full of flames, this is against a dark background so grabs the audiences attention.

A low angle shot is used for this poster - this gives the impression of the main character being strong and in control. At the top of the poster the phrase 'Welcome to a world without rules' is used - this further supports the idea of absolute chaos and will make the demographic want to see just what will happen in the film.

The website at the bottom of the poster gives the audience the chance to find out more about the film. The date of release is in block capitals and is in a bolder font than the rest of the text - this is important information because it tells the audience when the film is available to watch.

The Dark Knight magazine analysis

This magazine uses brand loyalty as the masthead is the same in each issue of this magazine.

Heath Ledger as the Joker is the main focus on this cover - this supports Richard Dyer's star theory by selling the magazine on the basis of the star in it.

Buzz words like 'World Exclusive' and 'Plus' are used to entice the demographic along with sell lines like 'One-on-one with Batman's new nemesis' and 'World-first looks at...' these will appeal to the audience because they will want to be the first to know this information and in buying this magazine they will be.

The caption 'He's a cold-blooded, mass-murdering clown!' will tempt the demographic to want to read the article to learn more about the character. Other films have been mentioned on the cover, this is so the magazine appeals to a wider audience because there is something for everyone to read.

Shutter Island magazine analysis

The masthead of this magazine is subject to brand loyalty as it is used in the same style for every cover.

The main feature of the cover is Leonardo DiCaprio - this is relying on Richard Dyer's star theory by promoting the magazine by using a well known actor.

Buzz words such as 'Exclusive' and 'Plus' have been used to attract the audience's attention, this gives the audience the impression that they will read new and never before seen articles. Sell lines such as 'Inside Marty's Madhouse', 'Greatest movie art ever' and 'Top filmmakers show us their sketchbooks' are used to appeal to a wider audience so they feel if they buy this magazine there will be a lot more to read about than just the main feature.

At the bottom of the page other films have been mentioned, this makes the audience aware of what else is available for them to read about if they buy the magazine.

Costumes/props

In our trailer we will have the news reporter wearing a suit to represent her as a professional working woman, the terrorist will be wearing jeans and a black top.

We wanted the terrorist to wear clothes like this because we wanted her to dress in casual wear so she would fit in with those around her and blend in with the crowd.

The terrorist will have a bag that she leaves on the train, this will arise the initial suspicion of the audience that she is up to no good.

Near the beginning of the trailer the terrorist will be creating a ransom note for the police, so we will need lettering, scissors, and glue to show her putting this together.

Locations

We wanted to film our trailer in four different settings so the audience could gain a better insight of what our film was about. We wanted to film in:


the train station


on the train


in a busy area (Liverpool Central)


in a garage (where the ransom note would be put together).

Storyboard

This was the original idea for our trailer

Shutter Island poster analysis

The main feature on this poster is Leonardo DiCaprio, they are relying on the star to sell the film. Richard Dyer's Star Theory is put into use here to promote the film.

The colour has been enhanced on his eyes to give the audience the impression of innocence and the sense that he plays the role of a good character.

The match draws attention to the 'someone is missing' showing the audience that this is an important feature of the film. The match is the only use of colour on the top part of the poster automatically gaining the audiences attention.

At a closer look of the island there is barbed wire giving the sense of people being kept in by force. The island is blocking light getting through - this shows a sense of no escape and no hope, lights are on - this shows there is life on the island.

The blood red effect of the title and the date of release makes it stand out against the dark background - it represents danger and vengeance. The website at the bottom of the page allows the audience to find out additional information about the film.