FINAL MEDIA PRODUCT

This is my final media product, it is a promotional poster for a fictional television series called 'Brinkley Hill'. I feel I have used the skills I have learnt during this module to my best ability and i'm very pleased with the outcome.

I decided on this image because it leaves lots of questions up in the air with the audience wondering what has just happened or what might take place in future episodes.

The bold colours grab the attention of the audience and the font will appeal to female audiences.

I have enjoyed learning new visual techniques during this module and feel they will help me enormously in my future.

Initial photographs

These are all images which i took for the purpose of my promotional poster.

I decided it would be a TV programme about the lives of a group of teenage girls living in the same place. Therefore it gives me many situations to construct.

I have differred the shots from a simplisic pair of shoes, to what could be seen as a murder scene.

I used each image and played around with contrast and colour to see which would be the most effective photograph for my poster.

Following the idea of having two tones in the picture i changed the colour on some of the pictures, such as the one in the top right. However, i don't think it looks as effective. The green carpet really stands out and when i increase the contrast the colour is highlighted and really catches attention.

I have used many different angles including close-ups and aerial views. This gives me the choice to find the most effective angle.

Inspiration- Gilmore Girls

This bold promotional poster is for an American drama "Gilmore Girls".

This simplistic, two tone poster is eye grabbing because of its bold green colour. The way that it immediately takes your attention is due to the bold font against the green background. With the girls face smiling, being the only picture in this promotional poster, it leaves the audience wondering what kind of character she might be playing and whether she actually is happy or is a completely different person inside.

The poster, unlike the desperate housewives one, also tells the audience when and where they can find this programme.

This poster follows the Rule of thirds, having the title, main image and other text, all split to give the audience all the information they need without going to a detailed level.

I like this poster because it is very simplistic but gives the same effects.

Inspiration- Desperate Housewives

This promotional poster is for the popular American TV series, desperate housewives. The poster consists mainly of blue and red colours, leaving a simplistic finish, however the composition of the items within the poster make it seem overpowering.

The positioning of the ladies on top of the mountain of apples suggests to the audience that they are all strong, independent women. The costumes are created to look like a gladiator which adds to the empowering feel, however; they are still elegant and flowing to show the audience that these ladies are classy.

The weapons that are being held show the viewer the different personalities that they have. The lady in front is holding a shield which suggests she may be hiding behind something or someone to prevent her from getting hurt. While others are holding weapons that could damage showing that they are not afraid to hurt other people to get what they want.

The apple is an important symbol within desperate housewives; there are many ways it can be interpreted. It could be symbolising temptation within the town of Fairview where the housewives live. Or it could symbol love; in its bold red colour, or death, with it being the colour of blood and the symbol in snow white where the apple is poisoned.

I like this promotional poster because it is empowering for women and leaves you wondering what might happen to these "desperate housewives".

Final product- Initial idea's

I have decided that for my final media product i am going to create a promotional poster for a television series. I will create a scene which will leave the audience wondering what is happening, this will make them want to watch the programme. Using the skills i have learnt from visual communications i will compose a scene for the main image of my poster. I will take into account, form, colour, composition and framing. This will enable me to create an effective media product.

Style - Tim Burton

Tim Burton is one of many director's who creates a certain style of film which is his own style.

Films such as the recent "Alice in wonderland", "Nightmare before Christmas", "Sleepy Hollow" etc. all follow the same dark, quirky style.

This image is a promotional poster for the film. Alice; being the main character of the film, is composed in the middle of the poster showing her importance in the film. The well known story, originally written by Lewis Caroll, has been adapted for the film scene a few times before including a re-make by disney. But Burton's quirky take on an old classic shows how he can incorporate his own style in his work.

Therefore, I am going to try and incorporate my own style in my final media product which will be apparent by the images i have posted of my own work.

Visual Diary- Mood Board

I created this mood board in my visual diary using flyers and wrist bands from pubs and clubs. I decided to create this because it reflects my own personality, and how I enjoy socialising. I like how work can be created in this way and would like to incorporate my personality into my work, this will make it unique. Many producers have their own style and a way of doing things which is reflected in their work.

The mood board reflects my feelings and I feel it enables me to explore my creativity.