Value

Value- simply the artist meaning for light and dark

Value emphasis- the use of a light-and-dark contrast to create a focal point within a composition

The light belt stands out the most against the dark background.

"Six New Character Posters for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES." Collider. N.p., 22 May 2012. Web. 2 Nov. 2012. <http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/the-dark-knight-rises-batman-poster.jpg>.

Chiaroscuro- use of light and dark values to imply depth and volume in a two-dimensional work of art

The use of light and dark value used for both characters gives a sense of depth.

"V For Vendetta Has Powerful Message in Film." Examiner. N.p., 3 Aug. 2009. Web. 2 Nov. 2012. <http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/v_for_vendettaDD.jpg>.

Aerial perspective- use of less-distinct contours and value contrasts as forms recede into the background. Color seems washed out as goes farther into the distance

The color is very dark at the very front of the Avengers poster, but as you go past the superheros the value of the color gets lighter suggesting distance.

"Avengers Avenges Marvel Movies." Las Lomas Page. N.p., 1 June 2012. Web. 2 Nov. 2012. <http://www.laslomaspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/TheAvengers-Poster.jpg>.