Annotations Process for Film

TrailerBy Lily Taitia

Film Poster

Annotations

LayoutThe layout shows the female actress at the front which shows that she seems to hold more of an importance than the male actor at the back, this is then different from the stereotypes always being shown/portrayed. The name of the film is slightly being covered by the gun the female actress if holding, this raises a suspicion that she is wanted for the violent acts she has committed which signifies that she is a dangerous woman.

ColourThe colour of the poster is a sunset gold which shows that there is a lot of exquisite, luxurious scenes, knowledge, and or riches that are involved. This will also then raise questions about the film and make the audience more captivated by the film which is represented as violent but has mystery and contains such a colour of infinite luxuries for example gold.

FontThe font used on the poster is straight and flawless like a bullet would be, its not too complicating. The audience will be able to read without having to strain themselves. Though the font of the poster is simple it derives the action packed thriller that the movie itself entails, which then inserts a mystery and a lot of questions that will drive the audience to watch the movie. The font is consistent and does not falter throughout the film poster showing professional consistency.

How it links to Uses and GratificationsThis poster links to the uses and gratifications of the audience by showing that this film is about violence hence supported by the guns being held by both the characters. This will appeal to the audience that are interested in action, drama films and will suit their needs as they will associate the mise en scene with these types of genre.

How it appeals to the target audienceThis poster appeals to the audience as it shows on many levels by mise en scene the many levels in which they will be able to identified by the ideologies set and followed.For those audiences that enjoy some action packed thrillers will be able to tell by the mise en scene set by the actors and actresses as well as the location. Colour and font.

The guns are signifying power, danger and are connected to criminal acts.

The city they are above shows that they seem to know the city really well as well as have power and control over what happens inside too. This may also represent that the city is a very dangerous place filled with violence and disorder.

The date showing when the film will be in the cinemas is essential to the audience.

LayoutThe layout of the poster shows the character which is slightly slanted which shows that he may be unbalanced, and unreliable. The layout is simple as it holds a mysterious quote at the top of the poster giving the audience a tease as to what the film will entail.

ColourThe colour of the sash that the character is holding Is more colourful and outstanding than the rest which shows he is dangerous and has shed a lot of blood in battle, which is supported by the weapons he is holding. The rest of the colours are grey and dull which shows that the place/movie is set in someplace unfriendly and hostile, that it is a place of battle filled with darkness and sadness.

FontThe font used on the poster is bold and precise, the font of the whole poster lingers in style but still has the simple, precise and bold elements that make this film have its edge and suit the uses and gratifications being shown. some of the font fades to show the character which shows the mystery that they have and hold, it shows that they keep to themselves which in itself holds mystery as their character.

How it links to Uses and GratificationsThis poster links to the uses and gratifications of the audience that is used by the poster to attract the audience shows that they are following the ideologies that is set when airing an action filled adventure, they attract those audiences that like fantasy as you see the actor is holding swords that are not common and is also wearing clothes that are not ordinary which give the audience a clue that it is a film of fantasy, mystery and drama, thus drawing in audiences that are interested in these genres.

The company that has created the film is also very important and is shown here right above the name of the film.

How it appeals to the target audienceThis poster appeals to the audience as a film that has a lot of action within it, the mise en scene of his location also shows that he is seen as being above everyone else which gives us an idea that he is in fact the ‘“Prince” of Persia’, him dressed the way he is not a stereotype of the way that royalty is portrayed which will then draw in the audience as it is different.

The date showing when the film will be in the cinemas is essential to the audience.

Here is a teaser that will draw the audience in with curiosity.

LayoutThe layout of the poster shows that the characters at the top ate the main characters which will be featured in the film, as their names are important in attracting audiences they have also been placed above their heads. The gruesome location in which they will be has been placed to show the audience what type of adventures, mysteries the film holds. The name of the film follows as it is vital but not as vital as they are using the actors and actresses to gain the audience through the star theory.

ColourThe colour used within the poster shows a misty moss green that is seen on the bottom of the seas when something has been there way too long, this shows that what happens will be set somewhere from ancient times and on the wide open sea. The red of the bandana shows danger, and the character wearing this is then represented as a dangerous man, which is also supported by the gun he is holding.

FontThe font used on the poster shows that this film is that of a pirates ship as there is a skull and the font style used is old, ancient and that of a treasure map, this is then supported by the old scroll paper in the background. The font used attracts those who like watching films about ancient times, adventure, pirates etc.

How it links to Uses and GratificationsThis poster links to the uses and gratifications of the audience by the names of the actors are actresses to gather the audience as they would usually be attracted by the names of those involved with the film. They have also shown the mise en scene that will be included in the film to show the mysteries that will be in the films as well as not revealing too much to the audience.

How it appeals to the target audienceThis poster appeals to the audience as it is showing them what the film will entail and the people/organisations that were involved in creating the film.

Mise en sceneThe location of the film whish is shown in the poster seems to be dreaded, fantasy, filled with pirates and creatures you can only dream off. The way that the location is set will real in the audience as it is different and exciting showing that it is an action packed thriller.

The skull appears to be wearing the same red bandana that the character at the top front is wearing which shows that this may be about him and that the scenes that follow will relate to him or will be caused by him, whichever it may be he will be involved.

The date showing when the film will be in the cinemas is essential to the audience.