I have decided to do some early research into film posters and more specifically, what makes a good film poster under the drama genre in comparison to other genres.
In the horror genre, it is evident that their posters are dark and ambiguous, achieved through:
- obscured images of the antagonist(s)
- the use of close ups or extreme close ups to capture the fear/ horror in a facial expression
- a prop with obvious denotations like a knife, implying murder.
In the action/ adventure genre, it is evident that their posters are packed in order to convey the action and excitement in the film, this includes:- Multiple characters with the main protagonist usually in the foreground
- some form of action scene in the poster's background
- Lots of colour/ post-production effects
- Numerous props, usually weapons
In the comedy genre, it is evident that their posters are bright and somewat slapstick to convey the humour in the film which is achieved through:
- multiple characters all in a slapstick position either through body language or facial expression
- possibly an action-like event taking place made humorous through the slapstick characters
- A close up/ medium close up of the main protagonist
However in my film's genre, drama, the posters are often quite simplistic, focusing on the main characters and trying to convey some of the film's emotions, which is achieved through:
- Close ups or long shots of the main protagonist
- facial expressions/ body language of the main protagonist giving a sense of their personality/ feelings
- props that tell us something about the character or the plot
- black and white or faded colours to try and convey the emotions in the film or the time frame
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