Flatplans

Below is how the film magazine looks from a readable angle:

Film Magazine Cover correct angle:

This is how the magazine will look on the shelf, aspects of it are quite readable, but it draws the eye as it looks to be something different and exciting, it will have a handmade touch to it also to appeal to the crowd that appreciate it, again particularly the 'leading edge' group of people who are my demographic. It is a simple, easy on the eyes design, that could hopefully make way for a new way of standing out. The photograph is from a level straight shot, allowing the reader to relate to and in turn empathise with the model/ character, perhaps also connotations could be drawn from the fact that everything appears topsy turvy, maybe that his world has been turned upside down. Aesthetically, everything fits neatly into place, the '74 slots in just behind the photograph (which will be layer masked on photoshop) the heading and sell lines appear to be the wrong way around yet flow nicely in contrast to the '74. Perhaps this could again be linked to the there-is-no-right-way feeling that i have incorporated into my film poster design and film trailer, with the way it asks the reader to decide for themselves which is the right way.

Film Poster flat plan:

I will use writing paper and repeat one word in scrawl handwriting, this connotes teenage angst and perhaps incorporates a rebellion feel, at the minute it will be "1974", " '74 " will then be digitally positioned boldly over the top of the handwriting, obscuring most but not all. The three quarters of page that is left uncovered with the paper and handwriting, will feature scattered old style photographs, the image not being fully visible on any other than the one turned the right way and centered, this one is to be man handled by me beforehand, to fit with the child like handwriting, the eyes will be scratched out and the face not really identifiable, this continues the mysterious theme from the trailer. There will be two alternative designs, both identical but for the central image, each photograph containing a different person, again creating a choose-your-own style ending. Other than this the poster design is fairly basic, featuring two short reviews, two award nominees, and the acting credits.

This is a scanned in page from Peter Doherty's "Books of Albion", the source of inspiration for the scrapbook effect poster, this photo particular has been torn and savaged exactly in the way i would like mine to be, it creates a home-made effect, i believe this also suits the 'leading edge' crowd particularly well, especially the 'craft kids'.