Process Of Film Magazine Production...

This is my original film magazine and below are the steps I took to improve, according to the feedback I recieved.

The first thing I wanted to do was improve the skyline to look more professional.

After doing research and looking at other film magazines I found that they had a strip of coulour along the top to make it stand out more.

Using photoshop I created a rectangle and made the size fit on the page. I then filled it in using the paintbucket tool, I decided to make it the blue that matched the text so that I had continuity. The other reason was because my audience said that more of the blue should be used.

I also had to change the colour of the text at this point. I chose black as I didn't want most of the text to white especially since it was so close to the title. Having it black means that both the skyline and title stand out from each other as they are different colours.

The feedback I got suggested that some of the text needed to be different from each other.

I changed the font for the date and issue number and put it in ittalics as this was a common convention of other magazines.

 



Due to the feedback I recieved I made the anchorage text a different font to the sell lines, which in my opinion adds interest and also sepeartes the different item, showing that the anchorage text is more impotant and corresponds with the main image.

I aso made the anchorage text larger as some of the feedback suggested that I needed to use up more of the space.

 



The last change I made was to add in a puff.

I inserted a puff as some of the feedback was that the cover was boring and I found that a puff was a common item on other magazines which add interest to the page. I also thought that it would be a good way to fill in some of the space.

To do this I used the shape tool to create a circle, which I then filled in using the paint bucket tool.

I made the puff blue to have continuity within the magazine and also to give the audience what they wanted. The font used inside is similar, but slightly different to the font used for the sell lines as I didn't want them to clash. I made up the title of the film "The Chilling" and made this a different font to the rest to make it stand out and I think that the font portrays a horror or thriller effect.   

Audience Feedback: Film Magazine...

The general feedback that I recieved from my audience for my film magazine was...

• It looks too boring
• The blue should be used more often
• More fonts
• Use up more of the space
• Image and title is very effective

I will now use this feedback to improve what I have done.

Feedback From Poster: Draft 1...

• Looks boring
• Fill up blank spaces
• Use more text
• Sort out the random light spaces around the computer

Poster Option 2: Draft 1...

I was not happy with the outcome of my first poster, so I started again and this is the first draft of my latest poster. I will get audience feedback to see how I can improve this.

Poster Option 2 Production...

I decided to re-do my film poster as I was not happy with the first version.

I put my image into photoshop.

I then started to make the background darker by filling in black, starting at the edges and outside of the page.

I then filled in the whole background and inserted the title.

Lastly, I added the date of release.

Wrong Identity: Take 3...

The classification of the film will be a 15, as I think the the content would be too disturbing for an age any younger.

Shots Used:

Establishing shot: Used to show where the location of the film is set.

Establishing shot: I wanted to include a second establishing shot to show the importance of Rachel's desk.

Mid shot: A basic shot to introduce the character Rachel shows her face and what she is wearing. I also used the rule of thirds here to show a state of equilibrium.  

A point of view shot: Shows what Rachel is looking at and gives the illusion that the computer is a routine task for her.

Close-up: Used to show her facial expression and emotion as she chats with "Jake".

Extreme close-up: The man's hands are revealed before he is, putting the audience is suspense and anticipation.

Mid-shot: The back of the man is shown. I used a one-point perspective here to make the audience feel uncomfortable.

Birdseye view: I used this to show Rachel's vulnerability as she walks through the park alone.

Two-Shot: This is the moment where Rachel and the man meet for the first time and so I wanted to use a two shot to show this. By placing the man closer to the camera and Rachel further away, it makes him look bigger and Rachel is left looking powerless.

High angle shot: Used to emphasis Rachel's vulnerability and lack of power is this situation.

Canted angle: This angle creates an impression of chaos and instability and is often used in thriller and horror films

Close-up: This is used again, to show Rachel's emotions. She is disturbed by the bang on the door and seems frightened.

Long-shot: This shot shows the mans full body which is more intimidating for the audience as his face cannot be seen. I also used the one-point perspective to frighten the audience even more as he slowly walks towards the camera.

Film Magazine: Draft 1...