Across
- 2. occurs when there is a sharp contrast between light and dark areas of an image
- 6. an effect created when the designer incorporates a burst of light on the blank poster canvas, meant for dramatic appeal
- 8. a design principle in which the designer creates a sense of contrast such as big vs. small, thick vs. thin, etc.
- 10. in graphic design, this concept utilizes an object or symbol to represent an abstract concept
- 11. the skill of combining photography, typography and computer techniques to create advertising and marketing for products, film, etc.
- 15. a series of short simple sketches, meant to convey the overall story line or creative direction
- 17. marketing piece which only gives a hint about the story, usually used for sequels and familiar story-lines
- 19. this creative concept pays tribute to a genre of art or a familiar design which aligns with the theme of the film
- 20. a brief sentence the helps support the imagery and concept of the film
- 23. repeated theme in multiple posters which has been overused, meant to draw and immediate emotion from the viewer
- 24. A creative concept in which the designer removes one element of the artwork and inserts a surprising or unexpected image
- 25. image editing software
- 26. a form of two-in-one design which creates an optical illusion, also may be a combination of symbols to create an idea
- 27. an image designed so that the bottom of the photo appears to be closest to the viewer
Down
- 1. marketing piece which depicts one main character from the feature film
- 3. a brief animation or video that is formatted to fit the traditional movie poster dimensions
- 4. also known as key art
- 5. when a designer uses scale and proportion to help the viewer manage key focal points in the design
- 7. the main image on a movie poster, meant to convey the story
- 9. a photoshop technique of applying color effects in relation to the grayscale range of an image
- 12. the creative concept of aligning typeface with the genre or theme of the film
- 13. an unexpected substitution in the artwork that replaces the expected image
- 14. basic units to describe art or design such as line, shape, color, texture, space and form
- 16. arrangement of visuals, key art and typography on a movie poster
- 18. the size of an element seen in relation to other elements within the piece of graphic design
- 21. proper series of steps taken to complete the movie poster
- 22. marketing piece which uses a single image or symbol to represent a film sequel or familiar story-line
