ANCILLARY TASKSEmpire Magazine Cover & Nightmare on Elm Street Film Poster

Cover lines are used to notify readers of other articles that will be in the issue. They have used a lighter coloured font for the text, so that it stands out against the background.

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The extra cover lines inform the reader of the other articles that will be included in the issue. They have used a bright coloured font so that it stands out from the background; making it clear to read.

This button attracts the readers’ attention as they use a bold colour that stands out from the background. They are also a good way of informing the readers of a feature in the magazine; linking to the focal image.

For the image they use a long shot of the main character, which shows his power.

Masthead is shown at the top of the page so that customers can easily identify what the magazine is when going to buy one. Empire is also a well known and popular magazine, so they are able to cover a section of the masthead with the image.

The strapline that reads ‘Movies biggest year ever’ entices people to read it.

I have placed the strapline at the top following the codes and conventions of Empire magazine. Doing this is a way to attract the readers to buy the magazine.

I have added a button following the conventions Of Empire magazine as it is a good way to attract readers. It has a bold outline so that it really stands out from the background.

I have placed cover lines to notify readers what else is included in the magazine.

For my main image, I have chosen a close up image of the villain to attract the readers attention and to create a connection between the villain and the audience.

I have positioned the masthead at the top of the magazine, so that people can easily identify it when they are displayed in shops.

Just like Empire, I have placed the barcode at the bottom of the page, so that it does not get in the way of the main image.

I have created extra cover lines to inform readers of other articles and celebrities that will also be included in the issue.

The image is a medium shot of the main villain, where they have half of his face hidden which would frighten the reader because they are unknown to the villains identity. In this poster the image is the focal point.

The title is at the bottom of the poster showing that the image is more important. It is also in red font linking to horror paradigms.

This tagline contains a brief synopsis of the film and they use a pun using the word ‘nightmare’ linking with the film. They also use the word ‘your’, which makes the audience feel like they are part of the film.

They have credits printed at the bottom of the poster in a very small print, so it doesn’t draw away the attention of the image, but still informs the audience of the production team and cast.

Release dates are used to inform the audience when it will be released. They place it at the bottom of the poster, so it does not take focus away from the image.

I have placed the cast and crew list at the bottom of the poster in a black font, so that it can be easily seen but does not draw focus away from the main image.

I have added a website link which people can visit and find out more about the film. This is a common convention for a poster.

I have followed codes and conventions by adding review from a newspaper and five stars. Doing this might attract readers to watch the film as it has been given such a good review .

At the top of the poster I have placed the two main actors of the film. Including the actors names is a good way to attract the audience to watch the film if the actors in it are well known.

The film title has been placed near the centre of the poster, so that the audience can easily identify. I have used bold colours, so that it stands out from the background.

I have added my own tagline and placed it under the film title. This conforms to the conventions of real media products.

For the main image, I have used a medium close up of one of the victims face. Having a close up allows the audience to create a connection with her. There is also a duck positioned in the corner of the poster, having this links to the film and also juxtaposes the whole situation and the feeling of fear.

I have added a release dates as it is a common convention of a film poster as it informs the audience when it will be released. They place it at the bottom of the poster, so it does not take focus away from the image.