Print Platforms; Plan B

What are the key conventions that help you identify the text?

The way in which one can tell that this is a film poster is due to the fact that it has the release date on it, as to when the film is due to come out, this is shown at the bottom. In addition to this, there are also ratings on it, as shown at the top left of the poster and top right, an example being 'An Absolute Must See'. By Placing these on the poster attracts the audience in to watching the film, as it makes them curious and they begin to think what is so good about it, that it is 'an absolute must see'. Writing Ill Manors in the middle in such big writing is a good way in appealing to the audience, and in order to help make the title stick into their memory, allowing them to remember to watch it. Also having 'Plan B Presents' written on the front of the poster, just above, were Ill Manors is written, makes those that are already fans of Plan B, want to watch the film, making it appeal and attract the audience even more.

What design features help promote the Ill Manors Brand?

The many different ways in which the design features help in order to promote the Ill Manors brand firstly, is by placing the image of an urban estate as the background of the poster. This shows were the film is based, and with Aaron holding a gun, shows that the film is based on those that live in those kind of areas and that there is a horrible reality of East London and not everything as great as it seems. The fact that the background image is also black and white, also connotes danger and the not so great side of leaving in an estate, as it makes it seem gloomy and scary.

What examples of synergy can you find with the broadcast platform or other print examples?

As Plan B is already well known for being a music artist, not only is his film being promoted, but so is his film at the same time.




What are the key conventions that help you identify the text?

The key conventions are the fact that the poster has been made in order to convey the message that the album is due to come out soon. The color scheme that has been used, has been used in a clever way as it is black and white and shows the black and white image which shows the urban background. Having Plan B's Signature on it also shows the audience his autograph. In addition to this, there is a logo of the music label on top of the poster. Having this, makes the music look proper, and more realistic, that it is something serious.

What design features help promote the Ill Manors Brand?

There are many different features that have been used in order to promote the ill manors brand. As shown in the poster, he is smoking and is wearing a hoody. This shows the type of stereotypical boy living in an estate, and shows exactly what kind of characters are in the film. Additionally, the fact that the urban area is shown, promotes the film. This is due to the fact that the film is mainly based in urban estates. The fact that the music used in the background also tells the narrative and what life is like as a child in an estate, also helps in order to understand the story.

What examples of synergy can you find with the broadcast platform or other print examples?

Having the title of the film on the poster, which has actually been made for the music album, helps in order to promote the film and is one of the synergies. Another example of synergy, is the way that the music album is played throughout the whole of the film as the narrative. As long as being promoted as an album itself, it is also promoting itself throughout the film.



What are the key conventions that help you identify the text?

The key conventions in this, are the way the ratings are shown from different reviewers from newspapers and magazine. Another example of key conventions shown is the way in which the film is being shown/promoted. Examples of this, is where it is stated, Blu-Ray and Dvd.

What design features help promote the Ill Manors Brand?

The features that help in order to promote the film and the Ill Manors brand, is the fact that he is holding a gun. This creates a bad and rough appearance to those that are looking. And the background colors and image of the estate slopping inwards also creates the effect and conveys were the film is going to be set. Showing a very dull place, connotes what kind of film it is.

What examples of synergy can you find with the broadcast platform or other print examples?

The synergy that is being used on this is were 'Plan B Presents' has been written as this is what is likely to pull a majority of his fans towards the poster and make them want to watch the film. At the same time it is also promoting his music.