Film poster and trailer research.

1. Film Poster and Trailer
Research
Megan True

2. This is the main film poster for Crazy
Stupid Love. I particularly like how
the poster has the actor’s photo at
the bottom of poster so that you
know who is in the film, and who the
main characters are. I prefer this
technique rather than having the
main image as the whole of the
poster. I also like the cinematography
in the image as it attracts the
attention of the audience to the main
characters to the shot. I rather like
this film poster as it shows the ‘crazy’
within the shot, which reflects on the
title of the film.

6. I particularly like how this movie has 5 different posters as it shows all the different characters. I also like this
because it shows different scenes of the film, which is a teaser to make you want it, without watching the film.
The posters have a subtitle saying “This is love” “This is crazy” and “This is stupid”. I rather like this style that
they have done it in as it shows the different sides of the characters and does actually show which statement is
for which couples/groups of people.

7. Crazy Stupid Love

8. 1 2
The first 8 seconds consists of the trailer is TimeWarner’s logo, The next 15 seconds involves one of the main characters within the
this is important factor to show who represents the film. film having an argument with his partner. This shows the love
between the couple.
3 4
The next scene involves snippets of some of the film, whilst This scene also introduces another character that Ryan Gosling,
introducing another character and showing how he acts. Which one of the main characters, is fascinated with.
intrigues one of the main characters.

9. 5 6
This scene involves 2 of the main characters having a discussion. This scene, including the next one show’s how the character is
The scene shows the characters personalities. willing to change for his partner. Showing love. This is one of the
main scenes throughout the film.
7 8
This scene shows the companionship between the two characters. This scene also shows the companionship between the two
Showing the craziness between them. characters. Showing the crazy, yet lusting after each other.

10. 9 10
As well as scene 8, this shows the craziness of the two. Scenes 10 – 16 are very important as it shows the real names of the actors/actresses.
11 12

11. 13 14
15 16

12. 17 18
I particularly like how in scene 17, it shows the title but with different levels of boldness
on the words. The word ‘love’ is significantly thicker, which shows what the film is about.
19

13. I chose Easy A’s film cover for
inspiration, for my trailer. I did
this becauseI think it attracts
teenagers very well. I think this as
the main actresses is very
popular, and around the similar
age as the target audience. I also
like how there are arrows
pointing towards the character,
calling her names. AS this shows
what the film is about and
reflects well with the trailer. I
like the fact that the actress is in
character, in the poster as it
shows what she will be like in the
film. Also I particularly like how
she holds the paper in-front of
her, as it gives a clue of what the
plot is.

14. I chose Friends With Benefits’ film cover
as inspiration for my film trailer as I
particularly like how minimal the colouring
is. I like that the background is plain, as it
makes the characters of the film look bold
and crisp. I also like the lighting within the
shot as it highlights the characters well.
Having the male look at the female
characters also makes the shot look as if he
is more interested in her, rather than the
other way around. Which would be clear if
you watch the film/ or trailer. I particularly
like the fact that the couple are making
hand gestures as it reflects onto the title of
the film, as well as it being a clear and
simple statement.