Posters:Taking Inspiration

Football Posters

Title of Production: Pressure Makes Us

Genre: Promotional/Documentary

Aim: To show the Ladies American National Team as they prepare to compete in the World Cup in Germany.

These colours are saturated and monochrome, much like how I want the opening of my short film to be. I feel that these posters convey a grittier side of women's football and give it a serious tone.

Graphics wise, I like the use of the diagonal cut through the side of the frame. It allows there to be a balance between Abby Wambach and the title of the film. This not only balances out the shot but allows there to be a focus on the player.

The photographer has taken care with their shot, using a shallow depth of field to give prominence to the player and the concentration on her face. furthermore, the

Other sports:
I feel it is important not only to look at how my sport is represented, but how other sports are presented through the media. The tale of adversity and not giving up is something that is prominent through all sports, and I feel this is a message that is important in my short film.

Title of Production: Bend It Like Beckham

Genre: Film

Aim: Nelson Mandela meets with captain Francois Peinarr to motivate their country through the 1995 World Cup Championship.

This poster uses the idea of the white background I originally had in mind. It gives the poster a polished look and allows the colours of the South African team to stand out. The way Mandela and Peinarr rise out of the poster increases their strength, as well as highlighting the lower part of the frame which the African team uses to embody the frame.

Title of Production: Rudy

Genre: Film

Aim: A young man faces obstacles in his efforts to play for college football team, Notre Dame

The reason I like this poster is because of the isolation of the main character. Much like my own protagonist, Rudy is the only one who believes he can play for the team he loves the most, but it is his drive and character that get him to that place. Unlike Invictus, which displays unity and strength, Rudy is on his own in a wide open pitch.

 

Title of Production: Bend it Like Beckham

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Aim: A young woman must overcome her parent's negativity of playing football in order to play for her local semi pro team.

Although this film is about women playing football I find the poster to informal for my liking. I prefer the hard hitting Invictus poster compared to this, as it uses the white space to enforce the space around the protagonist's faces. It also makes their stature larger, unlike this poster which is full on empty space.
I also do not like the colours. Unlike the 'Pressure Makes Us' Advert, This cheerful poster displays all the happy smiling faces to attract its audience. With my film I want it to make a statement about determination in a tough situation, not to be comical and laughable.