Bottle Toppin’

In class, we discussed how to analyze an image or picture that you see. We did a search online to find out different things that appealed to us, and the suggestion was even thrown out there to write on an image for our projects that were coming up. Since we were doing infomercials, I began researching different products that intrigued me. The main one that got me was Bottle Tops. This was around the time they came out, and they are a truly great invention.

There are many things that seem to pop out as soon as I look at this picture. The first would have to be the graphics that say SNAPS ON! and AS SEEN ON TV! The word Bottle Top at the top of the picture stands out as well. It comes in an obvious set of 12 which is displayed by the words and the tops in the background. The framing seems to emphasize the can of coke with the bottle top being placed onto it. It is interesting that they use a red bottle top to go with the red can as well. I think it works as to not take any attention off one or the other. They also display the other colors in the background to make sure that they are seen. The picture at the top right is kind of an afterthought. You see it, but it does not really stand out at all. She seems to be enjoying the invention, but I personally feel as if they could have done a lot more to stress how great these tops are. The lighting is interesting as it focuses on the can and top as well. The lighting seems to dim the further back in the picture it goes. The background of the image is also blurred to prevent any attention being taken away from the product. Overall, the image seems to stress the importance of the actual product. I think they should have done a lot more with the visual effect at the top, but it really works to entirely focus on the can and top.