Film Cover (Graphics)

FILM COVERS

 

ARGO

The use of shredded paper is to hide or conceal identity. The covering of the eyes with Iranian flag can apply to someone taken hostage which is suitable since the film is about undercover mission, you can also see one shred is missing which may indicate a document missing, someone missing or it might implying that pieces needed to be put together in order to catch the target.
The red font stands out against the black background and the white shredded paper, the actors names are in capital and white, colour white stands out against black very well. The film name ARGO is black and very bold and it overlaps the Iranian flag which is very colourful which makes the name stands out very well.

THE CROODS

The use of bright, saturated colours appeals to children as it stands out and catches their attention. The use of distant images and depth gives hints towards a journey or adventure you can see the characters looking at the mountains which creates perspective. The title is in a rock like font and the characters are dressed in animal fur which conveying that this film is set in the stone ages. As well as the vibrant colours they further reach out to the children through the animals on both sides of the cover are colourful creatures, some looking dangerous which implies there is an element of danger/adventure throughout this film. The typography is very easy to read which is very suitable for children to read because its not complicated , its also white which stands out against the colourful background. The typography is also bold which makes it very visible to the audience.

AMERICAN HUSTLE

The use of colour in the film tile chosen to represent the classy, elegance and rich theme of casinos based in the 1960's 70s it can also represent gold and glamour. The film title includes 'Hustle' which indicates the film about crimes, gangs, Mafia and money. The typography used is also very large and bold, being the colour gold and also having the word hustle means that a large sum of money is a main point in this film. The film cover looks like a Deco card that you see in casinos which also shows that the film is about gambling.

APOCALYPTO

This film was based on murders caused by religious sacrifice in south America. The 'C' in title causing an eclipse hints towards the very reason for why all the sacrifice occurred.

The use of dark colours such as black/grey was used to convey the element of death and horror. The overall message being with darkness from the eclipse comes death. You can also see the letters are separated from each other which makes the title easy to read. The title is white which stands out against the very dark foggy background , you can also see people holding fire at the back and the eclipse they both have the same colour.