Post 16: Research Video

ANCILLARY TASK RESEARCH 

For this task, we had to create a 'talking head' video where we ask people on their thoughts about famous album covers and film posters to try and get more of an understanding of the consumer side to our ancillary task. Hopefully the information we gain from this research will let us know what makes a successful film poster or album cover and some things to avoid including; as well as giving us an insight into what consumers from different demographics think works.

These are the questions we asked:
1. What makes a film poster/music album cover stand out from others?
2. In what ways can you think of film posters/music album covers linking to the film plot/music video/song themselves?
3. How much of a marketing tool do you consider a film poster and album cover to be?
4. As a consumer, what hints/tips can you give us in regard to making our own posters and/or album covers?


Video by Noah Carolan

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