Homework 1 : Annotate and printscreen 3 webpages
The website i chose is the upcoming movie Dear John, http://www.dearjohn-movie.com/site/
Home Page
1.Home Page
1.Image: The wallpaper is of a midshot photo of the couple in the movie, they take most of the right side of the page and this is a convention as most main actors in the movie is shown throughout the website to promote the movie to fans. The girl is in the guys embrace which shows how it may be a romantic movie which is mainly based on love, this is most attractive to females.
2.Details: 'From nicholas sparks, best-selling author of THE NOTEBOOK', this detail is added above the title to make viewers more interested as 'The Notebook' is a very well known successful movie. It informs the audience and attracts them as they would be more curious to see the movie.
3.Title: The title is written in the centre, it is large to attract attention and make the title obvious. They have used a two toned neutral colour and elegant font. The title 'Dear John' gives more information on the movie and suggests that letters may play an important role in the movie as 'Dear' is generally used in the start of many movies. It may suggest distance between the characters and possibly sorrow.
4.Downloads: There is an option were fans can be more interactive and download wallpapers from the movie. This is used to engage the audience and get them more involved and publicise the film.
5.Menu: The menu tab is underneath the title, wen you click on it the options scroll out to the left where you can select any page of the site you want to visit. This makes it easier for audiences to navigate and browse the site by the subtitles given.
6.Other Links: Other links are given to different sites, this engages the audience and give them a chance to get involved with the movie by sharing their own stories, gaining more information and participate in contests through the different sites provided.
7.Social Networking Sites: Sites like facebook and twitter are given because they are very popular for the young target audience. These fan pages are very successful and therefore used to let the audience publically engage in the movie and therefore promote the movie for a better success.
8.Slogan: The movies slogan is 'what would you do with a letter that changes everything?' this gives more information on the movie and is used to help identify the movie too as it will be shown in every poster. It lets the audience think more about the movie and also consider it for themselves.
9.Credits: The credits are given on the bottom of the page, its a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film . This shows their value and promotes them as well as showing their appreciation through publicising them in the site.
10.Music: There is a 'now playing' music player on the bottom of the screen to entertain the audience that look at the site, this makes them more interested. It also gives them more information from the movie by the lyrics and the songs used. They may also download the music for themselves.
2.Details: 'From nicholas sparks, best-selling author of THE NOTEBOOK', this detail is added above the title to make viewers more interested as 'The Notebook' is a very well known successful movie. It informs the audience and attracts them as they would be more curious to see the movie.
3.Title: The title is written in the centre, it is large to attract attention and make the title obvious. They have used a two toned neutral colour and elegant font. The title 'Dear John' gives more information on the movie and suggests that letters may play an important role in the movie as 'Dear' is generally used in the start of many movies. It may suggest distance between the characters and possibly sorrow.
4.Downloads: There is an option were fans can be more interactive and download wallpapers from the movie. This is used to engage the audience and get them more involved and publicise the film.
5.Menu: The menu tab is underneath the title, wen you click on it the options scroll out to the left where you can select any page of the site you want to visit. This makes it easier for audiences to navigate and browse the site by the subtitles given.
6.Other Links: Other links are given to different sites, this engages the audience and give them a chance to get involved with the movie by sharing their own stories, gaining more information and participate in contests through the different sites provided.
7.Social Networking Sites: Sites like facebook and twitter are given because they are very popular for the young target audience. These fan pages are very successful and therefore used to let the audience publically engage in the movie and therefore promote the movie for a better success.
8.Slogan: The movies slogan is 'what would you do with a letter that changes everything?' this gives more information on the movie and is used to help identify the movie too as it will be shown in every poster. It lets the audience think more about the movie and also consider it for themselves.
9.Credits: The credits are given on the bottom of the page, its a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film . This shows their value and promotes them as well as showing their appreciation through publicising them in the site.
10.Music: There is a 'now playing' music player on the bottom of the screen to entertain the audience that look at the site, this makes them more interested. It also gives them more information from the movie by the lyrics and the songs used. They may also download the music for themselves.
2.About Page
1.Image: A different image is used in the about page, channing tatum who is the male leading actor in the film is shown in a mid-shot taking up most of the left side. He is also used to attract audiences as he is known for having many female fans in his success.
2.Details: The same details of the author are shown from the homepage and this is a pattern throughout any page in the website.
3.Title: The same title is shown although it is shown slighter higher than before, however the colour and font remains the same to help keep it simple for aundiences and less confusing.
4.Downloads: The same wallpaper download is also given throughout the whole site.
5.Menu: The page your on is highlighted in yellow to help remind you on what page you are and make it easier, the yellow colour theme is shown. Underneath is a bigger and bolder subtitle to remind you of what page your on, and underneath that are more sections on the about page giving information about the cast and filmakers.
6.Other Links: The links are the same throughout all pages.
7.Social Networking Sites: Facebook and Twitter logos are used to attract attention and promote publicising the film on personal profiles.
8.Slogan: The slogan remains the same under the page, the yellow font colour is used, once again contributing to the colour theme.
9.Credits: Credits remain the same throughout the site constantly reminding audiences of acknowledgments.
10.Music: Music changes from different page, making it more interesting and giving more variety.
11.Synopsis: Their is a detailed synopsis given to give spoilers and a better description of the movie, there isnt alot of writing to put off readers and they have used elegant black clear writing to make it easier for the audience.
2.Details: The same details of the author are shown from the homepage and this is a pattern throughout any page in the website.
3.Title: The same title is shown although it is shown slighter higher than before, however the colour and font remains the same to help keep it simple for aundiences and less confusing.
4.Downloads: The same wallpaper download is also given throughout the whole site.
5.Menu: The page your on is highlighted in yellow to help remind you on what page you are and make it easier, the yellow colour theme is shown. Underneath is a bigger and bolder subtitle to remind you of what page your on, and underneath that are more sections on the about page giving information about the cast and filmakers.
6.Other Links: The links are the same throughout all pages.
7.Social Networking Sites: Facebook and Twitter logos are used to attract attention and promote publicising the film on personal profiles.
8.Slogan: The slogan remains the same under the page, the yellow font colour is used, once again contributing to the colour theme.
9.Credits: Credits remain the same throughout the site constantly reminding audiences of acknowledgments.
10.Music: Music changes from different page, making it more interesting and giving more variety.
11.Synopsis: Their is a detailed synopsis given to give spoilers and a better description of the movie, there isnt alot of writing to put off readers and they have used elegant black clear writing to make it easier for the audience.
3.Video Page
1.Image: A different image is used, ive noticed the pattern of having the image of the actors on the left side, it is another wide/ mid-shot showing the actors together suggesting their in love, the rain is shown for sorrow maybe and implies that there is more that just happy love in the movie and problems may occur. Both these famous actors are also used to attract attention etc.
2.Details: The same details of the author are shown from the homepage and this is a pattern throughout any page in the website.
3.Title: The same title is shown although it is shown in the middle again, however the colour and font remains the same to help keep it simple for aundiences and less confusing.
4.Downloads: The same wallpaper download is also given throughout the whole site.
5.Menu: Same as above analysis. Now subtitle is changed to video.
6.Other Links: Same as above analysis. We notice a few things are mirrored througout the site.
7.Social Networking Sites: Same as above analysis.
8.Slogan: Same as above analysis. The slogan is quite catchy which makes it memorable.
9.Credits: Same as above analysis.
10.Music: Same as above analysis. Once again the song has changes which is a pattern ive noticed throughout different pages.
11.Video: An icon is shown for the video they have available. Unfortunately there is only one video, which is the trailer. This is the official trailer of the movie showing scenes from the movie attracting audiences.
2.Details: The same details of the author are shown from the homepage and this is a pattern throughout any page in the website.
3.Title: The same title is shown although it is shown in the middle again, however the colour and font remains the same to help keep it simple for aundiences and less confusing.
4.Downloads: The same wallpaper download is also given throughout the whole site.
5.Menu: Same as above analysis. Now subtitle is changed to video.
6.Other Links: Same as above analysis. We notice a few things are mirrored througout the site.
7.Social Networking Sites: Same as above analysis.
8.Slogan: Same as above analysis. The slogan is quite catchy which makes it memorable.
9.Credits: Same as above analysis.
10.Music: Same as above analysis. Once again the song has changes which is a pattern ive noticed throughout different pages.
11.Video: An icon is shown for the video they have available. Unfortunately there is only one video, which is the trailer. This is the official trailer of the movie showing scenes from the movie attracting audiences.
