Initial website creation planning

Now that both our trailer and poster are beginning to take shape, it is important we look into how to go about creating our website. Through researching what the A2 groups from last year used, and through also experimenting with different website creators, at the moment we think that wix.com might be the best website builder to use.

We know from earlier posts what mainstream, successful film websites include, but it is important to go over what we need to make sure we include in our website.

Below is a small deconstruction of one of last years groups websites.

PROS
-Branding- The film name is clear to see at the top of the page, and is given its own design with the typography and mix of colours. The tag line 'ISOLATION IS COMPULSORY' also adds a nice finishing touch below the trailer.
-Blood splatters give more of an insight into the type of film. Easily understandible to the user.
-Links to other sections giving more information. Vital to any film website. We are only required to create a homepage, but it is important to show our understanding of film websites.
-Media convergence- clear links to other media platforms that the film is based. Allows more accessiblilty to users and targets a wider audience.

CONS
-The trailer acts as the attraction, positioned in the centre of the page. Unlike many film websites though, the trailer does not play automatically, and on first viewing, it just appears as a black box. Maybe it could be more apparent that it is actually the film trailer?
-Also, another problem is that the user has to scroll down and across to access the full width of the homepage, making it less user-friendly. The 'jump' is not effective.