Film Poster

Film Poster

The film poster has come along way since its invention. It was not the intent of the production company to have the poster become a collector's item. They were printed on relatively low quality paper and were there simply to draw patrons into the theater. In their invention, they were more descriptive than artistic. Of course we know that this has now changed, and a film poster is very much an artistic representation of the film.

The level of artistry in the film poster is relative to the content of the movie. For example, an abstract design would not be suitable for the latest rom-com. When well designed, a film poster can tell us everything we need to know about the movie using one single image. This is expressed with depth of field, perspective and use of iconography. It is exciting when you become aware of these techniques and start to notice how they toy with your perception and preconception of the movie.

Most modern releases realize the impact a film poster can have on a potential audience and indeed fans of the film. This is why new releases make a number of interpretations. Not only does this make the poster more collectable it also caters for different territories. Movie advertising is a global industry and a film poster in Japan can look very different from one in America.

Getting your hands on a foreign movie poster used to be a complicated task, but thanks to the online poster shop, it is now easier than ever to purchase a wide range of interesting and sometimes bizarre film posters.