2. CAMERAWORK
• This film trailer offers frequent close ups of the characters inside of their cars,
these close ups show the characters emotions and the intensity of the
sequence taking place. Close ups in action film trailers are very frequent as
they capture the facial expressions of the characters for a short moment
showing their thoughts on the situation.
• This action trailer uses lots of tracking during chase sequences and stunts, this
tracking follows the cars at the same speed they are travelling to emphasise
the intensity of the chase and increase the excitement of the chase for the
audience. Tracking in action films is often used in order to add the sense of
hype to the audience for them to be excited about the chase and the film.
• In this film trailer there is a lot of high angle shots used during fast paced
sequences, the high angle looks down on the action taking place to show the
full picture of what is taking place. The high angle shots show the power of the
explosions and the intensity of chase sequences and seems frequent in action
film trailers. High angle shots help to add the excitement to the film showing the
magnitude of explosions and the pace of car chases.
• This film trailer starts off with establishing shots to show the setting of the film, this
shows the wealth of the characters that are seen as the heroes due to their
success. Later on in the trailer another establishing shot is used to show the
setting in which most of the action will take place. This seems frequent in action
films as it tries to show the different settings that the film will use. This establishing
shot is used to show a before and after idea, as the initial shot will show the
setting to be nice looking and built up but then after the action sequences
have taken place the setting will not look the same as it first did.
3. EDITING
• This film trailer offers excessive use of cutting between
different parts of the sequence, the cutting used
shows the two sides that are fighting or racing in this
instance. Cutting is used in all action films as it easily
shows the different people in the action sequence
and the pace of the cutting helps to add to the pace
and intensity of the chase.
• This film trailer uses fade to transition from scene to
scene, this is used in this trailer to show the different
characters in the early parts of the trailer. This fading
shows the characters facial expressions and it
introduces the different characters in the film. Fading
seems to be used often in action films for this reason
and also to show a tragedy or set back, the camera
will fade to black at a time when it looks like all is lost
for the heroic characters but in the end they will
overcome the odds and win.
• This film trailer uses match on action to show the stunt
from different actions, this is used to show the car
flipping over from different angles, this adds an
excitement to the sequence rather than using the
same shot for the whole stunt it uses different angles
to make the stunt look more exaggerated and
realistic at the same time.
4. MISE-EN-SCENE
• This action film uses lots of conventional props for
the genre of film it is. The use of fast cars in the
trailer helps to add to the intensity of the chase
sequences and create excitement for the
audience. Cars seem to be very frequently used
in action films as they are an easy method of
adding hype to the sequence and exciting an
audience.
• This action film trailer uses other props that are
conventional for the genre such as guns. Guns
are another easy way for action films to create
excitement as if the hero gets wounded by a gun
they look vulnerable and weak but again would
overcome the odds and be victorious. Guns or
some sort of weapon is used in almost every
action film and it is hard to find an action film
without a gun of sorts.
• This action film uses settings that are conventional
for the action film genre. The use of settings in
wealthy areas and popular cities shows the
wealth of the characters and their luxurious
lifestyles. Settings like this are often used in action
films to show the contrast between the heroic
characters and the villains in the film. The heroic
characters will have a luxurious setting while the
villains will have a darker setting possibly
underground in a secret lair.
5. CONVENTIONS OF GENRE
• This film trailer conforms to the conventions
of the action genre. The use of big city
settings is conventional to the genre as it
shows the success of the heroic characters.
Franchise action films will use this to show
how the characters have progressed over
the years from their success and will show
the contrast between the heroic characters
and villainous characters.
• This film trailer conforms to the conventions
of the action genre as the use cars and
car chases is expected to be seen in action
films. The use of fast cars and car chases
adds to the intensity and excitement of the
chase sequence in order to hype the
audience.
• This trailer conforms to the conventions of
the action genre as the use of exaggerated
explosions creates tension and intensity
within the sequence. Explosions in action
films are often used to create a possibility of
defeat for the main characters showing
their hideout or houses to be blown up by
the villainous characters.
6. CONVENTIONS OF FORM
• This trailer conforms to the conventions of form of
action film trailers as the production logo of the film is
shown at the start of the trailer on a green screen. This
will help with action films specifically as action films
made by a big conglomerate like Universal will be
benefitted by their reputation and almost guarantee
the success of the film. If the film is produced by a
studio that is not as well known then it wont be as
successful due to its lack of success in previous years.
• This trailer conforms to the conventions of form of
action film trailers as the use of social media at the
end of the trailer is evident in this trailer. The use of
Facebook links or Twitter 'hashtags' has become more
common now since social media is bigger than it
ever has been. These links promote the film and are
able to target a much wider audience than ever
before.
• This film trailer conforms to the conventions of form of
action films as it clearly introduces each character in
the film. Action film trailers introduce the characters in
the film to the audience to show the Hollywood
actors in the film which will help promote it.
