analysis of three documentary posters

 

The target audience for this documentary are teenagers as they are the same age as the group when the crime happened as well as teens who have seen Sofia Coppola’s re telling of the crime through her 2013 film , adults who remember hearing about the scandal that went on from 2008 and 2009 as it was a massive pop culture moment and True crime fans and this was a very serious case. The documentary is about the ‘bling ring’ (also known as Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch, The Burglar Bunch, and the Hollywood Hills Burglars) who are a group of teenagers named by the media who robbed the homes of several high-profile celebrities over a period between October 2008 through August 2009. Their activities resulted in the theft of about $3 million in cash and belongings. Much of the stolen property belonged to socialite Paris Hilton, whose house was broken into several times, though over fifty homes were reportedly targeted. Other celebrities targeted were Orlando bloom, Megan fox and Lindsey Lohan. The group consisted of Rachel Lee, Nick Prugo, Alexis Neiers, Diana Tamayo, Courtney Ames, Johnny Ajar, Roy Lopez, Jr. Nick and Alexis’ mugshots are the focus of the poster as they were the most recognisable of the gang as Alexis featured on a reality tv show about her and her sisters( similar vibe as keeping up with the Kardashians) where a clip became infamous and she was being arrested for robbery after the pilot episode. The use of authentic police photos emphasizes that the series is a true-crime documentary featuring the real people, rather than a fictionalized drama making it seem very real to the audience as this really happened. The overlapping, slightly chaotic arrangement of the mugshots and other photos conveys the look of a police investigation board or a scrapbook of evidence. The "N" (for Netflix, which also lets people know where to watch as the red N is easily recognisable) and "PD" (Police Department) text visible on the boards adds to this investigative realness of the documentary.

The target audience for this documentary are teenagers and young adults that grew up watching the Franke family on YouTube as they were one of the largest family youtubers in the 2010s and 2020s. the cover highlights the main family members, who are adults and covers the face of the younger children, a dig at ruby as she would constantly exploit her younger children for views. The two children whose faces aren’t covered are the two main people who spoke up out against Ruby Franke. additionally, the traditional family portrait being distorted visually represents the "cracks" that began to show in the family's public image, suggesting a hidden, distorted reality beneath the surface. Also, the glitch effect adds a sense of unease and a modern media/digital age feel, reflecting the story's origins on social media platforms. The documentary came out to expose Ruby Franke as a child abuser because many of her neighbours saw strange things happening in her house and people speculated the possible abuse through her videos. The cover lines show how even if people didn’t know who she was, it was clear how bad of a person she was by saying ‘devil’. The Hulu logo being prominent shows audiences where they can watch it clearly.

This documentary is called moonage daydream and shows David Bowies life and career. The movie documentary is an immersive cinematic experience that uses previously unreleased footage and master recordings from Bowie's personal archives. The poster features a central image of David Bowie in his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, specifically referencing the Ziggy album cover shoot. He is in an expressive, wide-legged pose, wearing a distinctive black and white striped jumpsuit and red platform boots. The background is a vibrant, cosmic landscape with a mixture of colours, such as blues, purples, pinks, and greens. This space aesthetic reflects the film's exploration of Bowie's creative and spiritual nature and his otherworldly presence. The use of bold, saturated colours against the high-contrast figure emphasizes the film's nature as a visual tour de force. The red of his hair and boots provides a matching method. "BOWIE" is displayed in large, bold, white, all-caps lettering at the top, immediately establishing the subject matter. The film title "MOONAGE DAYDREAM" is in a smaller, stylized font at the bottom and a tribute to one of his best songs. The target audience for this documentary are a wide range of ages as many people born in the70s/ 80s grew up with David bowie, but his music is appreciated by everyone.