Review layout analysis - Empire online
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The name of the company is formally placed at the top left corner of the film which is usually the 1st place the audience will look once on the web page. Their eyes are instinctively drawn there as the start position. Not only total film but many companies make use of this top left corner positioning such as the Total Film website and even other unrelated media documents e.g. newspapers like the metro, sun and websites such as YouTube.
There is an advert on the top of the site right next to the header, this is important because it tells us that at least partly the website is subsidised by other companies. If a company is willing to invest into putting adverts onto the site then that tells us that the site does have some credibility. The advert used also smartly fits with the overall synergistic theme colours of the site.
The font is simple and not to extravagant, giving the review a newspaper feel. It lulls the audience into a false sense of security, making them think what they’re about to read is not opinion.
The information is easily presented on the left hand side which is usually where the audience’s eyes are 1st drawn on a website out of habit. This is why the contents and links are usually located on this side. Having all the information there helps with customer service, and that is an important issue for a website hoping to prosper.
The search bar is important because it makes it easier for an audience member to search through the site and it is also in red which adds to the synergy of the website. Letting people search the site with ease in this way is really significant as it helps Total Film hold on to users as they find the site easy to navigate. It’s all about customer satisfaction.
The writing is split up into three parts, each with clear subheadings. This is clearly better then the format of the actual article on the Total Film website. This gives audience members who are just skimming or hate reading a faster option in order to find what they are looking for. It also helps the article look a bit more spaced out and gives the illusion of it being short, which would further attract the audience to it over reviews like that of the Total Film site. However this laziness isn’t always correct with the audience, I just would expect it from the audience of an action Vampire type movie.
The ratings are also in the black colour and font, this makes the whole thing continue on the newspaper effect which makes the article seem more credible to the audience. The simplistic colour scheme and formatting of the review page resembles that of the Total Film website a bit. This simplicity helps the readers focus their attention on the reading. But it also intelligently means that the things that stick out to the audience more on the page is the adverts and the Empire logo. Having these look more dominant is important as it makes the brand image memorable; attracting the audience.
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Review layout analysis - Total Film online
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The side shows other films that have also been reviewed on the same website, this is to spark the interest of the reader, giving the website more hits and views if any of the films are able to attract the audience, which in turn for them means more revenue generated.
The name of the company is formally placed at the top left corner of the film which is usually the 1st place the audience will look once on the web page. Their eyes are instinctively drawn there as the start position. Not only total film but many companies make use of this top left corner positioning such as the Empire website and even other unrelated media documents e.g. newspapers like the metro, sun and websites such as YouTube.
There is an advert on the top of the site right next to the header, this is important because it tells us that at least partly the website is subsidised by other companies. If a company is willing to invest into putting adverts onto the site then that tells us that the site does have some credibility. The advert used also smartly fits with the overall synergistic theme colours of the site.
There are no subheadings in this review which makes it harder for the reader to skim to specific parts, in that way the Empire reviews are better.
The subheadings with the divisions here are well positions as they again provide the consumer with an ease of access. This is important as the more an audience likes a website, the more the audience will begin to increase. It also provides the audience with a larger variety of information than the Empire site.
There are links on the side to social networking sites and phone apps which are good for Total Film as this means further publicity for their website. They smartly use this tactic of advertising as they expect that their audience will have friends with similar interests on Facebook etc. who will also be attracted to the site once the audience shares it. This form of advertising is also very cheap to implement yet holds great benefits.
There are no subheadings in this review which makes it harder for the reader to skim to specific parts, in that way the Empire reviews are better.
The subheadings with the divisions here are well positions as they again provide the consumer with an ease of access. This is important as the more an audience likes a website, the more the audience will begin to increase. It also provides the audience with a larger variety of information than the Empire site.
There are links on the side to social networking sites and phone apps which are good for Total Film as this means further publicity for their website. They smartly use this tactic of advertising as they expect that their audience will have friends with similar interests on Facebook etc. who will also be attracted to the site once the audience shares it. This form of advertising is also very cheap to implement yet holds great benefits.
The fonts used and the way the review is set out gives the illusion of reading something formal. This gives the audience the false initial sense that Total Film offers more sophisticated reviews then some of its competitors through its maturity level. The ease of information also helps users who are just searching for a certain part. This format helps them to familiarise themselves with the site, as that information box never moves.
The search bar is important because it makes it easier for an audience member to search through the site and it is also in red which adds to the synergy of the website. Letting people search the site with ease in this way is really significant as it helps Total Film hold on to users as they find the site easy to navigate. It’s all about customer satisfaction.
Review layout analysis - Total Film magazine
Vamparactive 1st draft review content
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being a new film entering the market you wouldn’t expect much from this low budget production. ‘’Ohh vampires? I’ve seen Dracula a billion times. Ohh teenaged victims? I’ve seen Twilight a gazillion times.” Right? Right? …wrong! This is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
being a new film entering the market you wouldn’t expect much from this low budget production. ‘’Ohh vampires? I’ve seen Dracula a billion times. Ohh teenaged victims? I’ve seen Twilight a gazillion times.” Right? Right? …wrong! This is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
This emotional, but at the same time dangerous and sinister joy ride leaves you on the edge of your seats with anticipation. With high-octane chase sequences, an amazing cast and fight after fight after fight, what more could you want from an all out Vampire extravaganza such as this?
Still not satisfied? Well that’s not all folks; Konde also brings to life some amazing tear jerker moments which just leave you glued to the screen. His ability to choreograph such a variety of emotions into just one film is truly unmatched. In short this movie is prepping up to be one of the MUST SEE movies of 2012.
Verdict:
As tiring and un-scary typical vampire movies can get, Floyd Konde has done it again. From the vicious heart thumping excitement to the tear jerking emotional aspects, this film is a ride that just leaves you wanting more. I look forward to what Mr Konde has lined up next… a sequel maybe?
Reviewer: Shadman Sakib
Vamparactive 2nd draft review content
Alright so here it is, Vamparactive - Finally reviewed in all its glory. got a problem with the delay? Take it up with director Konde whom decided to set a halt to the post production of the film till just before Halloween. Whether he knows how much we were being tortured or not, success was imminent. Breaking the £1,000,000 mark on the opening weekend guarantees us that this will be an epic.
Though Konde is known by the sulky and gloomy pretence of his previous movies, this production brings about a whole new meaning to the word thriller. The use of teenagers as the protagonists and potential antagonists of this production allows it to be, in a sense, more dangerous and exciting. There’s just something about having kids doing the action that screams recklessness, raw emotion and adrenaline pumping feats of youthfulness. The pure energy conveyed by the actors accompanied by the amazing camera work of Sarica has made for a true classic.
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‘MAGNIFYED EYE ’
· The exact same vampire teeth were used on Hadjisavvas and Konde.
· It’s actually tomato ketchup used to represent blood on the actors.
· The last scenes of the film were shot outside the residence of Hadjisavvas.
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"Time to say goodbye..."Being a new vampire franchise entering the market, you wouldn’t expect anything exciting from this low budget production to begin with. In fact you’d probably be saying, ‘Ooh vampires – I’ve seen Dracula a thousand times – ooh teenaged victims? This is just a Twilight spin-off.’ Right? Right? Wrong. Konde has got critics itching with excitement. The film industry is excited to recruit such a promising young talent to deliver a new breed of greatness directly to the big screen. This 21st century teenaged epic isn’t anything like the gothic romantic Twilight series or the traditional classic Dracula movies, because Vamparactive is not on a higher, but on a different level to any of those. This considerably emotional but thrillingly sinister joy-ride leaves the audience on the edge of their seats with anticipation. Its high-octane chase sequence features some impressive stunts, curtsy of Mozumder’s ingenious stunt coordinating. Konde’s ability to choreograph a variety of emotions within the ‘red alert’ vibe of the film is certainly impressive. The teenage characters being turned into protagonists and antagonists as the story progresses, allows it to be, in a sense, more thrilling and exciting. There’s just something about having kids doing the action that screams recklessness, restlessness, rawness and adrenaline pumping feats of youthfulness. The pure energy conveyed by the actors captured by the impeccable camera work of Mizgin Sarica has shaped up an instant hit. One crucial letdown though lies on the lack of goriness when a character is either bitten or stabbed. It doesn’t look convincing enough to have the main antagonist look as though he’s been licking his victim, instead of looking as though he’s just finished draining the very blood from their neck. Not enough ketchup or the use of ketchup itself - being faint in colour on the face - is a result of this. It seems like a rushed job from the make-up artist but in all honesty they could have used something a lot more convincing than ketchup anyway. On the other hand the characters do live up to the film’s unique title - It’s a fantastic performance from Hadjisavvas, who although hasn’t been scripted a line to utter in the entire story, displays a real sense of that restless, hyperactive super natural character he’s intended to portray – very Vamparactive indeed. In the short time Hawa performed, she marks the audience for her innocent Little Red Riding Hood like character and her frightening Vamparactive revival in the closing scene. Mozumder plays a great protagonist, reminiscent of the stubborn and defiant protagonist; Robert Thorn in The Omen, and Konde himself who not only directs, but stars in his debut film also displays his acting talent. It’s clear that he has undoubtedly created one of the most exciting ‘must see’ films of 2012. A sequel is most definitely being anticipated.
Verdict
A priceless cliff-hanger, breathtaking performances, more blood needed but a fine effort nether the less.
