Analysing DVD Covers

I am now going to research different DVD covers that are similar to my chosen genre, 'chick flick' and hopefully these will inspire me for my own cover. It is important that I research DVD covers so I can use conventions that make my cover look realistic and professional. On the other hand, I want to use unconventional features on my DVD cover so it looks a little different from past covers. I will now go onto analysing my favourite three DVD covers.

This is the DVD cover of, 'In Her Shoes', there are many things that would relate to my trailer on this cover. Firstly, the way the women in the back of the picture looks as if she is 'stuck in the middle' of a situation, this could relate to the bride in my film as she feels she is stuck in the middle of two of her best friends. Also, the facial expressions that are used show a story. The girl on the left looks annoyed and quite jealous of the girl on the right. Whereas, the girl on the right looks as if she is the centre of attention. Also, the way she is taking up most of the seat shows she is more powerful. The next thing I like about this DVD cover is the three slogans used, 'Friends, Rivals, Sisters'. I think this gives a hint to what the film could be about. Lastly, I like how even though the background is plan white the image used really makes the cover stand out and the dog with the shoe gives a little comedy onto the DVD cover.

I have chosen to use this DVD cover image as this film, 'Mean Girls', has inspired me for my trailer. My favourite feature on this cover is the way the pictures and images have been placed. The 'MEAN GIRLS' through the middle of the cover shows a divide through the people and this could represent there is conflict within the film. I think the DVD cover really stands out and I think the colour scheme works well. I also like how the main actress. Lindsey Lohan is made bigger on the cover as this then gives us a hint that it is going to be about herself. My main inspiration from this DVD cover is the way they have represented the characters on the cover with their facial expressions and body language. The way the three girls are standing show their confidence and that they may be trouble in the film and maybe not be very nice people.

This DVD cover is from the film.' 27Dresses', I have chosen to analyse this cover as I think it targets the same audience that I am, which is females, 14+. I think this cover targets its audience well due to the pink colour scheme. Also, the image used is a girl wearing a dress which will attract a girl audience. I like how the DVD cover is quite simple but the way its presented still catches your eye as its looks quite unconventional but there is still everything needed on the cover. My main inspiration from this cover would be the lay out and how the cover is quite simple but still effective and targets its audience.