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The Charm of Silhouettes

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Of all the photography techniques available silhouettes are the most intriguing. They offer only a partial feature of the main object. The rest of the details are left to the imagination. There are other fine features of silhouettes. Recognition Silhouettes can create immediate connections if they are done effectively. For example the apple logo has a instantly recognizable silhouette. Other familiar objects are instantly recognized and can be associated with the advertisement. Allure We are always curious about something that isn't completely view. For this reason the outline of figures is a way to provide a preview of a product to come. It provides just enough allure for you to want to see the full product. If it is a figure of a man or woman it creates attraction. Creativity Figures can be used to create an creative advertisement. Like you can choose to have your product directly on display or you can create something more creative with silhouettes. With figu...

The Importance of Eye Contact In Advertisements

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You may not know it but eye contact in advertisements is very important. If this simple component isn't there you will easily lose your customer. There are psychological ideas around the concept of eye contact. Firstly we are wired to recognize faces even if they don't belong to a person. A second area in the brain distinguishes if the face is real or not. Another processes for emotion. The eyes help convey this information. When your advertisement contains a model who is making eye contact, it creates a more personal feel. The customer will look longer at the advertisement and is more likely to remember. Images with the model looking away are less inviting and almost as if attention isn't warranted. There is a less personal feel and a missing link. Psychologically eye contact is something that can't be ignored. It can create dominance, intimacy, authority and attention. Eyes can communicate emotion and other messages as well. Not all advertisements ha...