The magazine I have decided to focus on which presents new film releases is called TOTAL FILM. I have chosen this one to base my own production around as I think the conventions that this magazine follow is different from the usual film magazines. Here are some pictures of different editions of TOTAL FILM that I liked

My questionnaire was completed by 10 people in total.

I divided my questionnaire into 5 male and 5 females to get an even view on whether there is an apparent gender divide.

This image shows my analysis of a current thriller poster. Taken from Public Enemies (2009) it is a different version of the Public Enemies' original poster.

I have chosen to analyse this version as it represents a different side to the same film.

I have commented on the iconography - setting the scene, representation and the hidden messages, images and the introduction of main characters, colour connotations, lighting and persuasive techniques which are easily seen in this poster.

Thriller posters –

`From Hell`. (2001)

From the posters I have put together, you can see that almost all of them follow the certain conventions allocated to a thriller film.

Each poster uses certain colours which represent the different aspects of the film and the storyline involved, usually being black or other dark colours to present mystery, secrets and a mask of lies mixed with the truth. As well as colour representation each poster focuses on the main character/s – this is usually the only person/s in the poster either being a close up or long shot to portray their emotion through body language or facial expression.

For example, `From Hell` poster (Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, 2001) immediately establishes the main character and an obvious love interest. This poses the usual conventional characters of lead role and `helpless female`. The small image of a figure at the bottom also represents a villain, this is shown through the use of silhouetting with a hidden identity, as well as this, the small size of this image also represents his type of character.

Facial expression on both of the characters gives us a small insight into the plot of the film. The female role is looking away from the camera with a slight look of fear about her, also as her image is behind the male shows a sense of protection, fear and helplessness. However, the male character is slightly in front showing an aura of power and importance. His eyes, as opposed to hers, are looking directly into the camera to give the impression he is looking at the audience – to involve them in the story. The serious expression on his face, as well as his direct look may be intending he is sharing a secret with the audience, something that he isn’t telling the female.

In this image, of the protagonists, black is the main colour, as his face is becoming more shadowed – this also indicates he may have a `darker side` or that he is keeping something hidden, this may be an identity or a secret of some kind.

This image shows a few promotional posters of current and past successful thriller films.

These all help me create my own ideas and how to put

them into a poster format.

Examples:

The Devil's Tomb

Public Enemies

Vantage Point

Body of Lies

The Taking of Pelham 123

Perfect Sleep

The International

This is my brain storm of ideas.

It shows how I have considered genres, locations, lighting, sound, time and much more in order to create a successful film trailer and magazine promotional front cover.

I have modified ideas from other films I have taken an interest in and applied my creativity to them to produce an eye catching film genre and storyline.

This image shows 4 different magazine front covers and the release of new films.

They are from 4 genres of film magazine which shows how different films are represented and the connotations which best represent that particular film.

i.e - Pirates of the Caribbean `The Scene` shows a faded figure, covered in fog. This is well used as it represents the genre as well as the mysterious characters in this film.

3 out of the 4 pictures all have the main image covering part of the title, this shows how the magazines are very well known and don't have to have the full title like `filmstar` on show to be able to become recognised.