1/13/2012

Movie Posters - Why They Make Fab Presents For People Of All Age

By Briana Jake Woodward


Movie posters are a very important resource for the public to partake of when deciding to see a certain movie or not. It reveals certain information such as the director and screenwriter's names. It also can identify the star actors and actresses and maybe give a glimpse of what the plot might be about. It will usually also identify the genre of the movie, at least indirectly.

These film stills or posters are not just for kids. Adults enjoy them, too and they may need to see them to decide if they want to go to the movie or allow their children to see it. An adult who likes the film poster of the film they want to see may get a lot out of looking at it. They may also be disappointed by the image and not want to see the movie at all.

Visuals are a powerful tool and it is good that the adult and child, alike, can be just as inspired by the poster as they can by the movie itself. The main character is usually the biggest image on a cinema poster while secondary characters are smaller. The genre is also easy to spot on a well-done movie poster. If it is a comedy, the images may be happier and sillier-looking while if it is a drama, it may have more serious undertones.

A poorly constructed image can deter people from viewing the presentation, whereas a compelling image can attract visitors to a specific movie. A good poster helps market the movie, while a bad poster may consign the movie to a lifetime of relative obscurity. Adults frequently sue these images to decide on whether to view a movie or to pass on it, and see a different one instead.

The poster should sell itself. Not much typography is really needed besides the title and the credits. If the artist overdoes it, the poster is too busy-looking and can distract from the real meaning of the movie concept.

Movie posters have evolved considerably over time. Originally they were often very simple designs, but contemporary posters are often far more elaborate. However, some of the vintage images are still very popular and they have weathered the test of time. The newer designs are not always necessarily better.

The type put on the poster has become more of an art than it once was. It now has more details put in the type than before such as more stroking on the letters. This makes the look to be more realistic than just a sans-serif style.

Aspiring screenwriters often draft a poster to help them complete their screenplay. The image serves as a motivational tool and also draws the picture into sharper focus for them as a creative muse, so to speak. For this reason, they can be powerful motivational tools for adult writers in the industry.

Quality film posters can reveal a great deal about the film's content and its cast of characters. In addition to making nice wall decorations for children and teens, a poster also serves many functional purposes, such as advertising the genre of the film and who was involved in its production. It also highlights the key actors and actresses who might appear in the movie.




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