2. ESTABLISHING SHOT
This is very important when making and watching a trailer because it sets the
scene buy revealing the location and what the character sees. In this case, Final
Destination reveals to the viewers that the protagonist is in an airport whilst Saw
paints a picture of a dark room; already establishing the theme of horror.
3. NARRATION
Narration is a way of telling a story or describing a scene whilst the trailer is playing.
It demonstrates what the character is thinking or includes taunting words from the villain.
We aim to incorporate this feature into our trailer because we want to show the main
characters vulnerability by having her speak over her scenes. In Final Destination, the
plane is crashing and the audience can hear the protagonist voice his worries and
thoughts; “I got this feeling… This weird feeling”. In Saw, the narration is coming from
Jigsaw, the villain who famously declares; “I want to play a game”.
4. PRODUCTION COMPANY
Trailers usually show the production company because it is very significant
in making the film. The production company name often appears at the start
of the trailer whilst tension is being built. We will use this feature in our trailer
to coincide with the conventions of the trailer.
5. FILM TITLE
The film title is always used in the trailer but concerning Final Destination
and Saw, the title was displayed at the end. This is an effective idea because
after the trailer has been played, the title of the film sums up everything. This
could also be important so the viewer is reminded of the name of the film
once again and it leaves momentum in a positive way.
6. CREDITS
Trailers often include credits at the end of the trailer but the
transition is shown reasonably quickly because it is not a very exciting
feature for audiences. Most film trailers contain credits because it
exhibits the people and the companies who produced and created the
movie.
7. RELEASE DATES
Release dates are highly significant in a trailer because it informs the
audience of when the film is released to cinemas. It gives the audience
something to look forward to and despite “This Fall” being quite vague; it
provides an idea to the audience of the film being in cinemas.
