Detailed deconstruction of 2 film posters with reference to 3 more (PAULINE KATE BALUYUT)

Film poster annotation - Pauline Kate Baluyut

Target audience profile 

As the colour palette used in this poster is compromised using mostly 'masculine colours' and only displays male actors I have come to the conclusion that this film poster is targeted to the male audience aged 15 years or above, as this film is also rated 15+

Conventions used, in short summary: 

1. Film title 
2. Reviews/buzzwords: 'Mesmerising', 'striking' and 'stunning'
3. Image: the image(s) is done in poor lighting giving the poster a somewhat 'dark appeal' 
4. Tagline/banner: You only get one chance  
5. A main colour palette: Green, black, white and red   
6. Billing block

Conventions used, in short summary:  

1. Film title 
2. Image: the image(s) is done in bright yellow lighting 
3. Tagline/banner: Some guys just can't handle Vegas
4. A main colour palette: gold, brown and black 
5. Film release date  
6. Billing block 

Conclusion: 

After my deconstruction of the above film posters, I have come to the conclusion that the conventions my peer, Mikaela Lawrence should include on her poster drafts are: 

1. A billing block 
2. Title of the film
3. Main image 
4. Main colour palette, which goes hand-in-hand with trailer's theme and story 
5. Film release date 
6. Age certification 
7. Banner 
8. Buzzwords 
9. Billing block