Whiplash Film Poster

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For my final project for year 1. We were tasked to create a film poster. I chose the film 'Whiplash'. The film feels very intense & overwhelming, and I wanted to go for a dark theme. I used Adobe Photoshop & my Huion pen-tablet to create the final outcome.

Research

Why did I choose this film?

The reason why I’ve chosen this film is that I can relate to the message of the movie, minus the abusive/strict instructor part. As a musician and a design student, I must always keep improving and pushing to be the best I can be. Hearing the word ‘Good Job’ is the worst, as it will make us think we have the highest level of skills and we will not improve.

About the story

Andrew Neiman played by Miles Teller is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. Terence Fletcher played by J.K. Simmons, a jazz instructor known for his terrifying teaching methods, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into the top jazz ensemble, forever changing the young man's life. But Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher pushes him to the brink of his ability and his sanity.

Quotes, Symbols & Keywords

‘Not my Tempo’

‘I was there to push people beyond what’s expected of them. I believe that’s an absolute necessity

‘You’re here for a reason, You believe, right?

Jazz music

Music sheet

Drum sticks

Destroyed snare drum

Bleeding hand

Vulgar mouth

Abusive Instructor/mentor

Slapping the protagonist