http://posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/15/big-heads/ the movie poster weblog Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:45:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/15/big-heads/#comment-8837 Sunglasses at Night « Posterwire.com » the movie poster weblog Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:48:59 +0000 http://www.posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/17/metafilter-community-weblog/#comment-8837 [...] could be better than “Big Heads” on a movie poster? The answer is obvious: “Big Heads Wearing Sunglasses” on a movie [...] [...] could be better than “Big Heads” on a movie poster? The answer is obvious: “Big Heads Wearing Sunglasses” on a movie [...]

]]> http://posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/15/big-heads/#comment-8828 The Scariest Movie Poster Ever « Posterwire.com » the movie poster weblog Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:54:34 +0000 http://www.posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/17/metafilter-community-weblog/#comment-8828 [...] Horror), it’s hard not to take notice. (This movie poster is also yet another example of the “Big Heads Floating in the Sky” movie poster layout cliche. Or in this case, a “Big Head Possessed by a Demon Floating in the [...] [...] Horror), it’s hard not to take notice. (This movie poster is also yet another example of the “Big Heads Floating in the Sky” movie poster layout cliche. Or in this case, a “Big Head Possessed by a Demon Floating in the [...]

]]> http://posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/15/big-heads/#comment-8300 Attack of the Movie Poster « Posterwire.com « the movie poster weblog Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:57:34 +0000 http://www.posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/17/metafilter-community-weblog/#comment-8300 [...] have seen us mention the infamous “Two Big Heads Floating in the Sky” cliché of movie poster design many times in the past. (This “Big Head” type of movie [...] [...] have seen us mention the infamous “Two Big Heads Floating in the Sky” cliché of movie poster design many times in the past. (This “Big Head” type of movie [...]

]]> http://posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/15/big-heads/#comment-577 karl sinfield Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:31:37 +0000 http://www.posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/17/metafilter-community-weblog/#comment-577 I should also add that there's generally a lot more legwork in designing a "big heads floating in the sky" poster than some more arthouse-style posters. So let's spare a thought for the poor designer - you have a bunch of stills that you have to grade equally, do all the vignetting and, every designer's least favourite job: the masking of lots of hair. Ultimately you find yourself working all hours for something you want nowhere near your portfolio. Great. I should also add that there’s generally a lot more legwork in designing a “big heads floating in the sky” poster than some more arthouse-style posters. So let’s spare a thought for the poor designer – you have a bunch of stills that you have to grade equally, do all the vignetting and, every designer’s least favourite job: the masking of lots of hair. Ultimately you find yourself working all hours for something you want nowhere near your portfolio. Great.

]]> http://posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/15/big-heads/#comment-576 karl sinfield Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:01:09 +0000 http://www.posterwire.com/archives/2005/03/17/metafilter-community-weblog/#comment-576 Hmmm...of the 20-odd film posters I've designed, I've managed to avoid it - until today. It happens to us all. Anyway, I'd be interested to know if you or any readers have any favourites... Hmmm…of the 20-odd film posters I’ve designed, I’ve managed to avoid it – until today. It happens to us all. Anyway, I’d be interested to know if you or any readers have any favourites…

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