Poster Development

Initial Scans

Initial scans of collage onto coloured paper in black and white, developed by Louis and Ewan. Fragmented text and border around the edge has large impact on the poster. Provides framework for the image to sit in, resembles a block shape (similar to that of the obelisk).
Coloured paper makes the posters stand out when printed in black and white, neon yellow paper has more of an impact as it's the most eye catching (bear in mind moving forward). 

I wanted to experiment with the scanners, teach myself the process and play around with different configurations of collage. Made some poster ideas that included a negative of the obelisk, it provided a sort of window into the poster, and the info displayed inside. The black boarder really allowed the more minimal collages to stand out as there was more white space as a focal point.

Portrait obelisk configuration
- collage seen through window 

Obelisk shaped negative space. 

Development of scans

Working as a group to develop poster ideas during DP on Friday 23rd.

Developing arrangement of text, have bordering the image in the centre, relates back to the idea of an obelisk.
Break up text to fit on each section of poster, so there's a different bit of info on each A3 "tile". Have the info read '[A screening of], [2001: A Space Odyssey]. [A film by] [Stanley Kubrick]. [Selected by Ethan Earle]. [Showing in room 133]. [4th of December]. [15:30].'
We also discussed the arrangement of the A3 tiles themselves.
Having in a conventional A0 size felt too safe, so experimented with different layouts. Found having the A3 tiles portrait instead of landscape created a more eery, stretched out oblong, which resembled the obelisk form the film more correctly.

 

Sketches for the arrangement of text, and configuration
of A3 sheets

The configuration of images inside the text was another hurdle.
We felt as there would be 8 tiles we could each design a tile and join them together to create the poster, but that idea didn't work well with the cohesive text. Would look like a load of different posters rather than a cohesive piece.
Thought about arranging a collection of collages made from earlier in the week to be placed on the poster in their original size, would save time when thinking about scaling up on photocopier, but would have similar issues with the lack of cohesiveness.
Though having one large image, made form collages, covering the length and width of the poster would be the most effective. Would present a more intimidating visual, especially if it was a rather dark image.

Sketches on the arrangement of collage within the
centre of the poster

Development of images led to this test poster layout. Needs more refining and group input to thought on centre image, paper type and whether to use positive or negative space.