Predators Website Deconstruction

On the Predators website the background has been taken from a scene within the film, this helps set an expectation for the audience; what type genre to expect. The characters in the background are all wielding heavy guns which make them appear highly masculine, this is also supported by the fact that they are all wearing army uniforms; they are standing as if they are being hunted by something as they are all looking all over the place.The main selling point is clearly the predators DVD and blue ray, the character on the far right has his gun positioning down towards the text which states own it now on blu-ray and DVD using this presentational device helps draws attention to the advertisement text.The colour scheme is red, black and white which has connotations of gothic horror, which adds the effect of the website.

   

The Predators iPhone app is also a selling point; the availability of it is wide amongst the apple products which support it. The page for advertising it has a simple a colour scheme and isn’t overcrowded, which could suggest the application is straight forward and easy to use appealing to a mass audience.

SAW 4 Teaser Trailer Deconstruction

The saw teaser trailer opens in a dark isolated room, with a green filter over the lens to help create mystery and also too add an eiree effect to the scene, there is also  low profile lighting to help add to the horror effect. The words “on October 26th” is shown across the screen, the words are white against a plain background, which focuses the reader’s attention on the text as there is nothing to distract the audience.                                                                                                                                      After this scene, clips from the film are projected onto a brick wall this is effective as you don’t see the scenes directly which gives the effect of isolation and secrecy, the light rays from the projector can be seen which makes the audience feel that they are put in a position to watch people suffering at someone else’s expense, which is key to the saw films. The pace and the length of the clips suggest that the film is fast paced which starts drawing in a target audience for the film. Also with the length of the scenes being short not too much of the plot is given away, which is vital in a teaser trailer. One of the clips projected onto the wall is a clip of the jigsaw mask which is iconic to the saw films, this tells the audience to expect the classic convections of the previous saw films.  There is intense music in the background which helps with the overall flow of the teaser trailer.

Towards the end of the teaser trailer there is a voice over which prepares the audience to expect the generic conventions of the saw films.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIULC91UChA  

1day website deconstruction

The enter screen for the 1day website highlights that the film has connetations of high forms  aggression. The main central figure focuses the audiences attention and also to text , which also lays in the centre of the page. The colour sheme is mainly black and orange , the use of the colour orange against the black background represents the intensity of the poster. The overall colour scheme is kept simple with black and white in most of the poster this could represent that the film takes place in an everyday setting.

The main page for the 1day website advertises the varity of media that it uses such as mp3s, downloadables etc which engages the auidence and attract an auidence.The facebook logo in the left hand corner shows how uptodate with technology they are and also helps build up a customer base.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Teaser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REy7i-odnv4

The teaser trailer starts off with a black screen with the viewing age 'no one under 17 permitted to view' suggesting the film is very graphic, but also stating its target audience 17+.
The non diagetic sound of the narrator then interrupts the silence to describe the re appearance of the killer. After that an ere sound is played through out the trailer that helps to create that uncomforting atmosphere.
The shot then shows a close up of something but it is too close to work out what the camera is focusing on but it is clear what ever it is its metallic. The lighting is very dim and works well with the little light there is on these shiny metal objects creating a very cold and heartless feel for the audience watching.
It then shows a cogg with very pointed teeth that look almost like sharp teeth. This makes the audience feel intimidated and guessing it is off of the chainsaw.
The shot then changes and it shows oil being dripped onto a greasy piece of machinery which can only be assumed is the chainsaw once again.
The next shot then confirms to the viewer the shots are of a chainsaw as you can see the links and teeth of the chain on the saw in the dimly lit light that is provided.
The ere droning sound soon becomes more apparent and the narrator then quotes 'Now after more than a decade, he comes out of hiding.'
You then hear the sound of a door being slammed open onto something with a female screaming and the distinguished noise of a chainsaw revving. On screen you see the killer burst out of a door scaring a female whilst holding the chainsaw above his head.
The killer in this shot is wearing a mucky apron with what looks like a mixture of grease, oil and dries blood on it. this shows the audience how scummy and dirty this killer is creating this tramp look.
Throughout the shots it looks like the film is shot in an underground area, similar to a mine layout with support beams around the walls and ceiling. The next shot you see is with the killer standing on a moving car leaning across to try and cut the victims. The editing used in this shot is shown where there are sparks flying up from the chainsaw and where the actor playing the killer was able to lean across stably.
The shot following is the killer cutting through the roof of the victims car while the canvas of the roof rips open revealing the killers daunting mask. The diagetic sound of a scream followed by the firing noise of the credits ends the trailer as a whole leaving the viewer reminiscent of that last sound heard.
The typeface of 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2' is in a very slashed and rugged font still implying these slasher conventions.
This is where the narrator picks up stating the title and the well known director 'Tobe Hooper'
     

Magazine cover analysis

On this magazine cover the joker is placed in the centre of the cover. He is placed in the centre of the cover because he is the focus of the magazine. ‘EMPIRE’ the title of the magazine is placed behind the jokers head as it is an iconic feature to the magazine.

            The typeface of sub-heading ‘the joker’ is reminiscent of newspaper cuttings a feature normally associated with ransom notes; this gives a dangerous appearance to his name therefore creating the impression of a dangerous character. This typeface also has a childish, unorganized appearance, showing a lack of seriousness to his character.

The overall colour scheme of the cover is black, green and purple. The background is black which implies darkness to his character and the overall text, and the joker himself is associated with the colours green and purple which are parts of his franchise since early marvel text, these colours also feature throughout the text and are used to highlight different areas of the magazine.

The jokes evil status is increased through his facial expression and positioning. By looking directly at the camera – and therefore the reader- creates a discomfort for the viewer, therefore once again increasing and reinforcing is ‘bad’ status.

The batman logo is located at the top of the page above the jokers head as it is now a trademark of Christopher Nolan’s Batman films. This also shows irony from the film where it is batman who still ends up on top of Gotham.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Film Poster

The main colours used in this film poster are white, black and red.
the white shows the innocence of the characters, assuming these are the victims of the killer. The black signifies the darkness of the killer and the villainous side he has. the red in the title shows the aggression of the killer in the film. It may show how brutal the murders are by such a deadly weapon. The only real symbol of the film i can see is the killer. He has a chainsaw which is labeled in the title showing the audience a graphic view of how dangerous and intimidating he is. The background of the poster only includes what looks like an entrance of some sort with the killer standing as if he is leaning into something, maybe into when he is killing someone. There is also a female behind him who looks as if she is in pain with blood down her suggesting she has been a target of the killer. In this film poster the figures are shown illustratively. The messages in this film poster are shown visually through the big bold text asking the question 'Who will survive and what will be left of them?' I think in this poster the intended audience are 18+ as it does not hold back at the image of its violence by having a chainsaw and implying the killer will attack innocent people. I think the most persuasive device used in this poster is the title 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' as it is quoting it as a real story, and also the question asking 'who will survive?' it gets the audience thinking who or what is it that will be fighting for its life. The genre conventions refer to a horror genre through its persuasive context and colouring of the film title. The information in this poster is very important because it sets the tone for the movie. The quote suggesting it is a real story and the question on survival takes the mood from the poster to a realistic level of pure evil committed. I think this poster is effective because it isnt filled with information but it is enough to get the audience interested. It has the iconic killer holding a chainsaw as if he is just about to attack someone and with the female behind him looking as if shes in pain it puls the whole of the posters feel together.

   

Total FIlm Magazine 'Max Payne' Cover

The magazine cover has a big bold title at the top stating its brand so you can instantly be drawn in. it also has the name of the movie that the front cover image is from (Max Payne). It also has little sub headings around the side of the film title to attract the audience into taking more of an interest into the magazine. ‘inside! Stoner carnage dazed &confused Simon peg Gi Joe’.

The key features in this magazine cover are Mark Wahlberg (Max Payne) as he is standing with 2 guns pointing out past where the audience would be looking. This draws the viewer further in to the picture. Another key feature is the movie title ’Max Payne’ it is in a shattered font and is placed at the bottom of the screen to anchor the whole cover.

This cover could inspire our magazine poster by the use of the text anchoring down the whole poster and the use of the viewpoint in the centre of the main figure giving a feel you’re in between each gun. Also the background is dark taking the main focus straight to the figure in the centre of the poster cover.

My Bloody Valentine Poster Deconstruction

The miners mask is a convention of a slasher film; it helps keep the villains identity hidden and create mystery. It also becomes a symbol for the villain and anything related to it becomes almost a warning that the villain is linked to it.

The pickaxe takes up the whole length of the poster and creates a very aggressive tone for the poster helping it attract its target audience.

The dark lighting helps add horror to the overall effect of the poster. Also the setting is in a mine which helps set the location for the film.

The use of the colours; red, white and black follow the gothic genre very closely and tells the audience straight away what genre of movie the film is.  The red could also be interpreted as love “valentine”.

Genre research (SHANK poster deconstruction)

The main colours in this poser are red, black, white and dark grey. these colours are also very similar to a gothic theme suggesting this film could be very dark and twisted or extreme.
The logo is well placed within the title in this poster being a figure who is holding a knife, which is very relavent to the film.
The main figures are the 6 characters it focuses on in the actual movie meaning these are the protagonist  characters.
the poster also has ghost shots of the opposing gang in the film across the top of the poster.
in the background of the poster behind the 6 characters running there is a great number of members from others gangs that look they are either chasing or giving support to the 6 characters. The main figures are represented photographically in this poster. this gives more of an impact because its like taking a snapshot of reality.
The messages are shown visually in this poster as the only text is actors, the title and the small print at the bottom of the poster. the target audience in this poster would be teenagers and people that are interested or associated with gang culture. mainly teenagers because they are seen to be the people most related to gangs in this day and age. The way the characters are running creates intrigue and there facial expressions leaves you feeling fear and a bit of aggression with the way there eyes are very focused on a few of the characters. Genre implications imply a British gangster film. The title of the movie 'SHANK' which is a slang word for stabbed implies that in film someone will get stabbed. The information on the poster can show the extreme cases when gangs take over in 2015 by the amount of people there are and how grim the colours are like a grimey grey giving it a very dirty look. The poster is effective because it creates an intrigue but also shows the setting i.e. London and a good feel to the type of movie.