Why are names reversed on movie posters?
Why are names reversed on movie posters?
The order of the names on a poster is determined by billing Some stars even have top billing worked into their contracts, and it gets weird in certain cases where the ostensible star of the film isn’t the biggest name in the cast.
What are the words at the bottom of a movie poster?
What are billing credits? The billing block is the name of the cluster of movie credits at the bottom of the poster. Further, it will be in that familiar, condensed-looking movie poster credits font.
What are the parts of a movie poster?
7 Elements of a Great Movie Poster Design
- Attention – jump out from the wall.
- Iconography – showing without telling.
- Interest – create an incentive to see the film.
- Appeal – create desire with fans and non-fans alike.
- Style – a look that’s consistent with the film.
- Lasting Appeal – a look that suits other formats.
What are the different types of movie posters?
The ‘Categories’ of Movie Posters
- Mylar.
- Teaser or advanced poster.
- Heads in the sky above and tiny people on a land below.
- Double sided style posters.
- Through the Legs.
- From the back (often with weaponry)
- Back to back posters.
- Lenticular posters.
Why do some movie posters say with?
In a movie opening credits, among the major cast, cast members are listing one by one and will state some cast members as “with” and “and.” It doesn’t matter if they’re A-listers or major characters.
Why are some actors listed as with?
An actor may receive “last billing”, which usually designates a smaller role played by a famous actor. They are usually credited after the rest of the lead cast, prefixed by “and” or “with”.
What are lobby cards?
What is a lobby card? As their name suggests, lobby cards were typically located in the lobby or foyer of a cinema. Their purpose was to highlight the key plot elements of a movie and showcase its stars via a series of freeze frames – akin to a modern-day movie trailer shown as carefully selected stills.
How do you analyze a movie poster?
Remember to consider the following when Analyzing:
- Color.
- Words/Text/Font.
- Characters (face, emotions, position)
- Logline.
- Focus of picture.
- Images/Symbols.
- Lighting.
- Target Audience (who is the movie for?)
What are double-sided movie posters?
Double-sided posters are normally printed on a thicker paper than are the single-sided version. These posters are displayed in “light boxes”. Because of the reverse artwork on the back, the double-sided printing gives a more life-like look to the poster when a light is placed behind it.
Are all movie posters double-sided?
Today, nearly all movie posters (one sheets and quads at least) are printed double-sided. It wasn’t always that way. While you may stumble across double-sided posters from as early as the 1950s, it wasn’t until the late 1980s / early 1990s that it became common practice. It is more difficult and it is more expensive.