Poster Inspirations

As our poster is a real life prequel version of a very successful animated Disney film 'Tangled' we had to research the possible out comes of our poster. As our film is not the conventional fairylike film, as it is much more darker with magical or supernatural elements we looked at the original "Tangled" film poster, "Red Riding Hood" which is based upon the childhood tale and the book turned to film "Coraline" which is one of the most spooky, eerie and creepy animated children's film. We also looked at the movie still from the up and coming movie "Maleficent" which is set to be released in 2013/14.

Tangled:

We liked this particular Tangled movie poster because it shows the major and key aspects of the movie clearly and we know from the start it will be about these two characters, the two protagonists and the romantic couple and their mischievous look shows that they possibly are on a mission for something, however, they do not look like the evil antagonistic character.

The Tangled Title looks young, fresh and fun which is always relevant and current for their target audience.

Also, the production company logos are discreetly hidden on either sides of the poster, not distracting the audiences focus.

Obviously, what we appreciated the most was that the whole point of the film is about the hair, which is weaved in and incorporated as though they are hiding behind it which makes the movie look interesting and lighter.

Coraline: 

With the Coraline poster, what we really appreciated and wanted to consider in our own poster was the subtle and tiny amount of references that are throughout the film and book that are included in the title and background, for example, the buttons are implemented in the 'o' for 'Coraline' and in the moon slightly for added texture. Her cat is there walking with her as well as on the 'l' in her name. The midnight setting gives away the genre of it being a fantasy horror story. The main house in the background is also essential as that is where the whole story begins from when she moves into the house and starts her own Coraline world.

Red Riding Hood:

For this movie poster we really liked the dull, dark and dreary forest background contrasting against the red hooded cape which neatly stood out, we also like that around the edge it was curved dark so it looked like a spotlight effect, or this shadowy misty effect so we just solely concentrated on the centre part or the image. The font used was really stand out too complimenting the red cape and this idea of a bloody effect. The placements of each title was structured very well too and every sentenced left you feeling intrigued.

Maleficent:

This still of the up and coming movie is really captivating and it draws and pays attention to every detail that is going on, this has been translated from the animated movie very well. The sculpted cheekbones, the contact lenses, red lips and head gear not only is a good resemblance to the animated version but it also highlights that this is about her and her corruptness and the portrait clearly identifies this.