Movie+Poster+Special+Effects

Movie Poster: Special Effects

For this assignment, you will create your own movie poster. Combine, layer, edit, and alter images to create a new image with a “special effects” look. This could be: OPTION 1: A fantasy, sci-fi, or horror film in which the components are combined to create the image. OR OPTION 2: A “realistic” type film in which the components do not create a fantasy scene, but create an altered and artistic effect.

In the example below, these 2 photos were combined and altered..... Next, text was added in new layers...

to create two possible poster designs:




 * To complete this project, follow each of the following steps: **

Post the answers to these questions in the discussion forum, using sentences. 1)What is the genre of your movie? Thriller/horror  Science Fiction  Fantasy  Historical  Drama  Comedy
 * Step 1: Planning **

2) What message would you like to communicate with your movie? *remember, we don’t need to know the plot!

3) What images will communicate this? *remember, movie posters don’t show a scene from the movie! They usually illustrate the mood or theme of the movie by using color, typography, and symbolism.

4) What movie posters inspire you? Find 3-5 different real examples and paste them into your response.


 * Step 2: collecting the images **

Collect at least THREE images that you can use for your poster. Take photos if needed.

Layer the images Darken/Lighten/Burn/Dodge/Adjust Colors Adjust the layer settings
 * Step 3: combining the images **

*Create at least 4 different options, or “mock ups” to show your client (Simon Studios).

Add to your movie poster: 1) the title 2) a “tag line” to catch your viewers attention 3) the movie text that appears at the bottom (try ARIAL NARROW or Univers Ultra Condensed and stretch it slightly)…. This text should always go at the bottom, but try placing the other items in different places until you find the perfect placement.
 * Step 4: Adding Text **