Editing the Poster Image

I took a variety of pictures as options for my poster image. I used a burst, sport mode as this allowed me to make it look like they were walking. I made them stand very close together in order to immediately convey the close bond between them to my audience. I purposely ensured they were not making eye-contact with the camera in order to achieve a posed-candid shot. The mise-en-scene of the photos shows that they are in a woods which connotes danger and mystery, therefore successfully portraying my genre. The scared/worried facial expressions used by my actors help to convey the sense of fear and danger, along with their reserved, timid body language.

I selected the image that I believed was the most effective and imported it into photoshop. I used a 21cmx28cm sized canvas, as this is a conventional poster size. I selected 'free transform' and enlarged the picture to convey the entire page.

I altered the brightness and contrast on the image to create a more shadowy feel in order to convey the mysteriousness and eeriness of the narrative. I also made some parts brighter in order to make the image clearer and more eye-catching.

By adding a slightly blue/green tint, I enhanced the green colour in the background to make the poster more vibrant. Additionally, the blue colour seems very clinical and has connotations of loneliness and sadness, which is also a key part of the narrative.