Below is an image of an album release poster, I have analysed and evaluated the codes and conventions of a album release poster in order to gain inspiration and a clear idea of what is expected and effective for this task. I shall follow these codes and conventions when creating my album release poster in order for mine to look professional and attractive to an audience.
Black and white image and text creates consistency and a colour scheme that goes well together as they contrast.The image being in black and white is effective as it makes it mysterious and helps to blend into a black smoky background as well as this it means that the explosives attached to her would stand out if they were left in colour.
There isn't any text advertising the album for the her name is in a bold san serif font, in the center of the page. This shows that if people see its Lady Gaga then they will automatically be interested no matter what the advertisement is meant to be.
The only text to advertise it is 'available 11.12.11, the use of numbers is short and simple for effect, however surprisingly it is in small san serif font which would be harder for an audience to see especially seeing as it is at the bottom of the poster.Gaze theory is used here as she is an attractive singer who will lure in an audience, which is why not much text is needed.
Small thumbnail images of the album front cover and the album tour date poster are centre at the bottom, these are also in black and white to follow the colour scheme. Small descriptions of the images are placed above them, with two different colours to differentiate the subtitle to the descriptive text.
Graphics of her sponsors are also included as this is a common code and convention on album release posters as they sponsor lady gaga to get recognition from the public.
A black and white colour scheme has been used to make the text stand out and to create a professional and clear album poster. There is a large border around the image to allow text to sit in and make the poster look neat. The key image has been edited to create a gritty, brown and white vintage effect. Mise en scene reflects this edit as they are dressed in old fashion clothing almost looking like buskers. Not only is the effect worn out but the setting they are in is run down as well with a dirty effect.
The image includes old fashion instruments to reflect the album and to match the style of the image. Levels have been used for the band members are sitting playing their instruments however the lead band member is upside down in the sky, to show he is the leader and dominant over them, it also matches the song 'Viva La Vida' lyrics. There is also one person in a band shot that doesn't conform and wears different clothes, different colour stands in a different position
All the text is in san serif font, the masthead of the album name is larger than all the text as it is the most important element. The release date however isn't included which is normally a common code and convention. All text has been placed at the bottom centre underneath each other for it to be neat and clear.
Their website has been included in order to gain more recognition and a larger fan base and more views on there website in where they can buy the album. The bands most popular songs have been listed as well to lure in an audience who are already fans of these songs or if they haven't heard them before then they are getting a sneak peak into the album.
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