Wednesday 2 May 2012

1. Conventions Of A Film Trailer


There are often set conventions of a film trailer, although some differ, especially depending on the genre of the film. However, there are those that follow specific conventions. These include; 
  • soundtrack to co-inside with the film
  • chronological order of events
  • key characters and key scenes
  • a climax to draw the audience in
  • voice over
By researching a few film trailers I was able to notice the conventions that continue to be conveyed throughout and where some differ. 
The Lucky One
  • main parts in the film, draw audience in
  • brief outline of the story
  • climax, want to watch more
  • attractive male/female focus points
  • emotive 
  • emotive music - contrasting to the movie
  • chronological - short version of the film, portraying the attractive parts
  • actors names, big names attracting the audience
  • title of film





American Pie
  • chronological
  • upbeat song
  • montage of clips 
  • humorous 
  • voice over









Hunger Games
  • action sounds
  • chronological order of events
  • scenes to put you on edge
  • release date
  • facebook link 





Silent House
  • photograph effect
  • chronological
  • text in each cut to add to horror
  • sounds of photographs
  • darkness
  • emotion

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