1. A usually large printed sheet that often contains pictures.
2. They are a frequent tool of advertisers (particularly of events, musicians, and films), propagandists, protestors, and other groups trying to communicate a message. Posters are also used for reproductions of artwork, particularly famous works, and are generally low-cost compared to the original artwork.
3. Posters are one of the most cost effective forms of advertising on the market. Posters allow you to spread your message to a wide audience far cheaper than radio, print or television advertising in a simple, easy and affordable way.
4. In 3D animation, layout artists are the directors of photography (DoPs) in a virtual space. ... Then they work from storyboards and tidy up the rough versions of the animation (known as animatics). They work out the timing and the placement of the characters at key points within each shot.
5. An effective layout not only looks attractive, but also helps the viewer understand the message the design is conveying.
