Billboard Poster - Examples

This is an example of an Soap Opera Billboard Poster. I would like to show like this 'Emmerdale' poster has done, the main characters from the soap that week. As the storylines in my Soap Opera are quite 'dark' it would be a good idea to have all characters dressed in dark clothing and the background to also include dark colours.

 

Although this 'Twilight' poster isn't an Soap Opera Poster, this is a good example of conventions used in posters with a 'dark' theme. I would like to portray the same emotions of these characters in my Billboard Poster to create the same intense reaction it gives off. The advert used in the left hand corner 'Comic-Con' has been used to advertise that this particular film genre is fictional and will appear at one of the conventions to attract fans of the films.

This billboard poster displays the different groupings and relationships between the characters of this particular film. The poster shows how their are 3 main characters and their seems to be a 'love triangle' between them, showing the close relationships they have with the girl. One of the main stars (right) appears to holding onto the girls arm, this has been done to represent the dominant role he plays over her. The others shown in the poster are also important in that film but aren't included in the main storyline, this is shown as the other characters have been placed much further back showing the hierarchy in this situation.

 

This Hollyoaks billboard poster in the main image layout I will be focusing on. This includes all the codes and conventions needed for a good Soap Opera billboard poster. I think it is useful how they have included the main characters that will be involved in the episode advertised.

This particular billboard poster is dominated by the women, the men are pushed back slightly to show the hierarchy in this situation. The fire which consumes them shows the fierce characters which are involved in this storyline and the drama which will unfolded during the episode. This strapline indicates that their is going to be a serious twist as the programme will not be what it once was. The branding used in Channel4, this is to show the brand identity and so the audience know where to find the programme, this is also true of the date shown so the audience have the ability to tune in if the programme appeals to them.