2. THE FUNCTION OF THE VOICEOVER
The voiceover is one of the most frequently used conventions of a film
trailer and has several functions.
The Voiceover helps us make sense of the narrative by giving us
background information such as, where the action is set, who the
characters are etc.
showcases the stars appearing in the film
gives us information about important production personnel such as the
director and producer and their previous work
helps to build a sense of anticipation about the film’s release
reinforces the title of the film and sets the tone for the film
3. Sound can help tell the story along with the actual moving image; it often
creates a atmosphere of realism from the use of sound effects.
Types of sounds
Non diegetic - Raw footage is usually enhanced through the addition of
non-diegetic sound, usually in the form of music or voice over.
Adding music to images is an art form. Music creates mood and
atmosphere, often by manipulating the emotions experienced while
viewing. Music can be classified as either soundtrack the soundtrack will be
used to add to the aesthetic of the trailer; a horror movie trailer many have
heavy music or slow creepy music.
Diegetic – Generated by things we can see in the picture sound which is in
the mise-en-scene; this could include dialogue or the general sound of
where the scene has been shot. Sound effects are also used. For example in
a horror movie, the sound of somebody getting killed with a specific
weapon such as a knife or sharp object. Most of the time horror movies
heavily rely on sound effects to create the atmosphere of the genre.
