A2 Media

1. Trailer Deconstructions
(Video Script)

2. Unborn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_JZ4eT8LKk
Period of equilibrium starts at the beginning when we
see an establishing shot of the house
Moment of disequilibrium is shown when we see the
main female (Casey) sees the child/spirit in the street.
Period of disequilibrium begins when Casey starts to
watch the film.

3. The female protagonist Child/spirit is (Casey) is the victim/hero the villain
The Vicar is the helper
The male gaze is also shown through the shower scene. However, the feminist
theory is shown as the protagonist is seen wanting to overcome being possessed
or haunted by the child.

4. Sound
The Unborn trailer creates a scary atmosphere through sound, editing, camera
angles and shots.
The diegetic sound of the whispering through the baby monitor. This can suggest
that there is something mentally wrong with the child. The moments of high-
pitched non-diegetic sound creates an eerie atmosphere and makes it
uncomfortable for the audience.There are also moments of silence which creates
a sinister atmosphere making the audience feel uneasy. Some of the voices in the
trailer are not clear and understandable, this creates a fear of the unknown in the
audience's mind.

5. Editing
There are many fades throughout the trailer, which gives the trailer a continuous
feel. During the latter stages the pace of the trailer speeds up, this is done through
jump cuts.The jump cuts creates an irritating effect for the audience and puts the
audience at an edge.

6. Camera angles and shots
There are a number of different camera angles, some are canted angles , these
create an alarming atmosphere for the audience. There are also a variation of shot
types, the first shot is an establishing shot showing the isolated setting. There are
some of over-the-shoulder shots, in which the audience is positioned alongside
the protagonist.There is an extreme close-up of the protagonists eye, which is
symbolic to the plot of the film.There are also a number of point-of-view shots
which place the audience in the protagonist position and make the audience
empathise with her.

7. Saw
We are quickly shown some newspaper articles which
can indicate the equilibrium and tell a narrative atthe
same time. As with many trailers this trailer does not have
a new equilibrium, so the audience does not know what
happens in the end. Leaving the trailer as mystery, this
makes audience want to watch to whole film and gives
them the pleasure of watching it without knowing how it
end

8. Character analysis
The blonde female is the she is portrayed as being helpless
The police officer/detective is the helper
The masked man (Jigsaw) is the villain. By wearing a mask
it keeps his identity unknown, this follows the structuralist
theory of the killer being unknown.

9. Sound
A variety of diegetic and nondiegetic sounds have been used. The non-diegetic
sound of the high pitched rumbling noise has occasionally been used to build
tension and fear amongst the audience. The diegetic sounds of the chains, the
clock ticking, screams and the laughter of a clown's create an eerie atmosphere
which makes the audience feel uneasy.Some of the voices in the trailer are not
clear and understandable, this creates a fear of the unknown in the audience's
mind.

10. Editing
The trailer uses many jump cuts, which creates suspense and make the audience
feel disorientated. There are a lot of black screens which are on screen for a long
time. This makes the audience feel uneasy as they do not know what is going on.
It also makes the audience feel vulnerable and involved in the trailer.

11. Camera angles and shots
Camera angles and shots- In the trailer there are a lot of canted angles used.
These shots create an alarming and uneasy atmosphere for the audience. There
are also a number of close up shots which show the emotions and instability of the
characters; which makes the audience empathise with them