More Film Magazine Front Cover and Film Poster Analysis

This magazine front cover is very stereotypical of magazine front covers. It has the title at the top of the page with cover stories and subtitles around the main image. It also has a barcode in the bottom right corner which follows conventions of other magazines as well as having a bubble to offer more to the audience.

The title is very large and clear although it is not fully seen. However the magazine is well known therefore it is easily recognisable. The main image is also large and takes up the majority of the page with the name of the article in bold underneath, this will allow the audience to make a connection between the two. The magazine appears to be very masculine, using a male holding a hammer as the main image and having the dark blues and black as the main colours. The cover lines may also interest males more as words like ‘monsters’ and ‘speed’ are used which could relate to something like cars.

This magazine also has the title at the top of the page, although it does have some of the title within the title to make it unique from other front covers. It also has a banner at the top of what the magazine includes rather than at the bottom where most magazines have it. The main image is central and takes up the majority of the front cover following conventions of magazines. The barcode however on this one is shown in the middle on the right hand side whereas other magazines often place them in the corners, so that the audience are not drawn to them as easily.

The magazine title is bold, clear and easy to read like many magazines. The articles and cover stories are presented either side of the picture, allowing the audience to read them but ensuring that the main image can still be seen and is not covered by text. This magazine front cover differs from others as the title for the main image is extremely small compare to other main titles which are usually written in a large bold font to draw the attention of the audience.

This film poster is very minimalistic yet effective. The main image covers the entire page and is eye catching. The title is placed at the top of the page, stretching right across in a bold yet clear font. The release date is at the bottom in the centre, so it catches the eye of the audience after they have read the title. Brief institutional information is underneath in a much smaller font so that it is the last thing that strikes the audience on the page.

This poster has the tagline of the film at the top of the page, which makes it seem related to the main image that is shown allowing the audience to relate the two. The title of the film is in the bottom 3rd, linking positively with the rule of thirds. The name of the main actors/actresses are placed above the title in a smaller font so that the audience are aware of who they are. ‘Inspired by true events’ adds an eerie feel to the film in which the audience may be drawn in to watch the film. Institutional information is then placed underneath in a much smaller font as this is what the audience are less interested in.

This poster is also very simplistic, it has an effective detailed main image which is key to drawing the attention of the audience. The title ‘ Avenger’ is written across his chest, with the main character looking down at it as if his name badge to say that is who he is. The release date is in the lower 3rd of the screen, with only the website of the film underneath, this allows the audience to not be filled with information that they do not need/want.