Poster Research

 Creating a Poster

according to http://www.psprint.com/resources/printing-tips-and-techniques/poster/printing-rules.php
the five rules for designing posters are:

1) Design to Impress: all elements need to be well thought out and interwoven well with each other.

example: the picture is set in dark overall. even the man is shown by use of the match

2) Poster needs to be 1/3 text and 2/3 Visuals: This rule is flexible, but should be kept in mind for keeping the audience engaged.

example: it utilizes the ratio well

3) Big Headlines: This is important in catching your audiences attention

Example: the words "shutter Island" are written largely and work with the image below to grab attention.

4) Print Glossy!: The texture make the difference. it lets the audience know the quality of your work and often determines their readiness to accept it!

Example: the poster is on high resolution, and was printed glossy

5) Print standard size!: size is important. Staying proportional and not overdoing it keeps you from overwhelming your audience.

 Example: it uses the print size standard ratio!

The poster above is a great example of utilization of the five themes!