Print Analysis

 

 

Both main captions relate to the film that is been advertised by the main picture.

 

The cloudy, foggy background helps to emphasizes the genre of film been advertised.

 

There is a barcode in the bottom right hand corner of the magazine for purchasing it which I will remember to feature on my magazine.

 

At the bottom of the page pictures are shown to tell readers some of the other films featured within the magazine thereby appealing to a larger audience.

 

The caption at the top of the page helps to appeal to more buyers as it sounds more like a worthwhile porches (Best winter preview ever).

 

Extra features of the magazine written at the side of the magazine to help appeal to a larger audience.

 

The price and Date are written in the middle of the title in quite small print as it is not a major selling point of the magazine but is clear enough to see.

 

The title of the magazine is in the same colour, font, size and position as it is on every issue of the magazine, that way it not only acts as a title but as the company logo that people instantly recognize.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will Smiths name is written at the very top of the poster. this not only shows that Will Smith is playing the main character in the film but is also being done to market it towards existing Harry Potter fans. 

Production information at the bottom of the poster to show fans which companies are involved in the making of the film allowing people to make judgments on weather or not it is a film they will enjoy.

The sight of Will Smith carrying a gun on the cover suggests that there will be a large amount of action within the film therefor appealing to extra fans.

The ruined city in the background creates a sense of an alternative reality.

The symbols in the background of the poster signify an epidemic suggesting that the film will be post apocalyptic.

Will Smith is alone front cover shows that he is the main character within the film as well as suggesting an element of loneliness within the story.

The caption at the top of the page is catchy and gives a hint to what the story will in tale at the same time.



The magazine has a grey background so that the character on the front stands out as he is wearing white.

As most magazines do it sticks to a very limited colour scheme on the front cover as it only uses red, white, grey and black, although the red will always be on the empire cover the other colours alter depending on the image which is put on the front.

The website address is written on the right just bellow the title in quite a small font as it is not a major selling point, but still in plain sight to give readers the chance to find out more information.

The tag slogan (The Worlds Biggest Movie Magazine) is used as an extra selling point, like the website it is in a small font as it is not a major selling point. However it is still used to encourage buyers and therefor in in plain sight.

Anchorage text (Cover #8 Simon Pegg as Shaun) this is text used to simply explain the central image on the magazine cover to those are not aware of the film.



Repetitive elements of different shades of red signify the blood and gore that this film will feature within the film.

The use of the word you and a question mark helps to make the audience feel more evolved and makes it more personal.

 

Simon Pegg is shown in a lot more colour to show that he is the main character. He is also carrying a bunch of flowers to suggest an element of roman in the film.

Brief description of the film that providing basic information about the film.

Website address on its own so people know where to visit for more information on the film

Title font looks slightly horrific suggesting elements of the horror genre. Plus the hand shown in the word “DEAD” looks lifeless to further backup the zombie theme.

 

Zombies pressed up against the glass hinting that there will be a large number of antagonists within the film.