Here is an analysis of Flight Plan's teaser trailer style

1. Genre Research-
Teaser Trailer Style-
Flight Plan (2005)
By Olivia Houlton

2. Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style
• Camerawork
• Angle- There are many low angles in this teaser trailer.
Firstly, 31 seconds in there is a low angle of the coffin
that Kyle’s husband is in. This angle could represent the
power his death had over Kyle’s life. Secondly, there is a
low angle 55 seconds in when Kyle is trying to break out
of the airplane toilets. This low angle could symbolize
the power she has at this moment as she knows the
engineering and passages in the plane better than
anyone. Also, 1 minute 14 seconds in another low angle
is used to make the fire above Kyle visible and show the
danger and trouble she is in.
• Movement- 10 seconds in there is a tracking movement
of the camera as Kyle walks down the isles in the plane
looking for Julia. This effectively represents how fast she
is walking and how concerned she is about her daughter.
Also, 1 minute 14 seconds there is another tracking shot
of Kyle running away from someone, which shows her
faster pace and growing concerns. Also, it demonstrates
the action and drama in the film. Lastly, there is a quick
tilt movement when Kyle breaks through a windscreen
of a car. This further symbolizes the fast pace and
rapidity involved in the scenes and the rush she is in to
break into the car.

3. Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style
• Shot type- at the very beginning there is an
establishing, long shot of the airport. This s a very
interesting image due to the symmetry and
extreme architecture and engineering of the airport
and airplane. Also, it effectively sets the scene for
the following events. Secondly, there is a close up
shot of the teddy symbolizing the sentiment and
emotion it holds for Kyle. Also there is an extreme
close-up of Kyle’s hands when she is adjusting the
electrics. This shot represents how knowledgeable
she is about the engineering of the plane.
• Composition- There is use of the rule of thirds, the
180 degree rule and shot reverse shot when Kyle is
talking to Julia at the very start. This involves the
audience in the conversation and allows them to
see the closeness in their relationship. Also, 37
seconds in the composition of the people within
the shot make it seem like a very crowded and
packed area further reinforcing the theme of
entrapment and the chaos the kidnapping is
causing on the plane.

4. Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style
• Depth of field- 34 seconds in there is use
of selective focus, when Kyle has just
been told they think Julia is dead, where
Kyle is in focus and the background
blurred out. This further shows Kyle’s
horrified reaction to the news. Also, the
blurred out figures of the airplane
workers could give rise to their
participation in this event as some of
them were involved in the kidnapping.
Also, 1 minute 1 seconds in there
selective focus on a gun and a blurry
figure in the background. This depth of
field captures the strong sense of
mystery and enigma that is evident
throughout the film.

5. Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style
• Sound
• Non-diegetic- At the very beginning there is a soft,
peaceful instrumental soundtrack implying how
peaceful and comforted Kyle is with her daughter.
Also, during the tour of the plane at the beginning
there are sound effects of a digital swiping sound
to echo how modern and advanced the new plane
is. However when Kyle realizes Julia has been taken
the music changes to a faster and more tense
soundtrack to be parallel to the images of Kyle
frantically trying to find her. Also, there is a sound
bridge 52 seconds in over the credit reading “will
be revealed” where there is dialogue of Kyle
saying, “My daughter is alive”, this implies how the
determined and convinced Kyle is of her daughter
kidnapping.

6. Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style
• Diegetic- During the scene between Kyle and Julia, Julia says,
“mummy, did you make that plane?”. This use of on-screen
dialogue portrays Julia’s innocence and vulnerability in the
film. This followed by a sound bridge where Kyle explains to
Julia the many function of the plane, “2 stories, 7 galleys, crew
quarters” whilst visuals of a virtual tour around the airplane
are shown on the screen. This narration of the tour is very
effective in communicating the impressive, contemporary
features of the plane to the audience. However the dream like
image Kyle is creating of the plane is almost ironic as it really
turns into the nightmare journey of her life. 10 seconds in
there is overlapping dialogue of Kyle questioning everyone
where Julia is. This fast paced talk is effective in creating a
sense of chaos and alarm in the scene. 23 seconds in all sound
comes to a pause and the air hostess says to Kyle, “I don’t
think that she here”. This use of silence creates a sense of
unnerve and signifies that Julia is missing. Also 59 seconds in
there is use of ambience sound when Kyle disarms the
breathing masks as you can heat people panicking. This
effectively portrays a sense of disorder and fright. Also,
during the climax of the teaser trailer there is lots of screams
where Kyle yells, “Julia”. This further shows the fear and
horror Kyle is feeling and helps heighten the volume and build
up of the trailer.

7. Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style
• Editing
• Shot order- 15 seconds in there are several shots of her running
around the plane looking for Julia. This order indicates how her
worry of Julia’s disappearance is building up. 46 seconds into the
teaser trailer there is a shot of Kyle checking the heart Julia drew
on the window. This is followed by a close up of Kyle’s face looking
extremely frightened and tearful. This shot order represents the
worry Kyle feels about her missing daughter and how much she
misses her. Also, 59 seconds in there is an extreme close ups of
Kyle adjusting the electrics followed by a shot of the breathing
masks falling down in the passenger area. The juxtaposition of
these shots clearly demonstrate how she is taking matters into her
own hands and has the ability to use her knowledge of the plane’s
engineering and design to her advantage. Also, it symbolizes the
strength of her belief that Julia is in serious danger to commit
something so terrifying.
• Continuity- There is continuity editing during the conversation
between Julia and Kyle at the beginning. This effectively
establishes their close relationship and opens the teaser at a calm
and slow pace. However the majority of the teaser are a montage
of shots to encourage intrigue from the viewer.

8. Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style
• Transition- There are many fade to black’s throughout the teaser. For
example, at the very start during the establishing shot of the airport to
further help open the teaser in a composed manner so that the
audience can really see the change in mood throughout. Secondly,
there is use of the fade to black transition around the shot of the
coffin, perhaps to symbolize the theme of death and passing away.
However, during the fast pace sections there is repeated use of
straight cuts to help keep the rhythm consistent. Also, there is use of
focus transition 24 seconds in where the airhostess starts blurred out
then comes into focus. This could symbolize the confusion Kyle must
be feeling at this point when she can’t find Julia
• Shot duration/pace/rhythm- During the very opening the pace is very
slow to represent how orderly everything was when Julia was around,
however when Julia disappears the pace quickens hugely, implying the
alarm and suspicion Kyle must be feeling. However, during the section
where Kyle is told Julia passed away the pace slows to capture the
utter shock and disbelief of Kyle. During the climax the pace quickens
again but is then slowed down to show the title at the end.
• Special effects- There are many special effects during the virtual tour
of the airplane at the start. This is effective in further emphasizing the
technologically advanced and sophisticated design and structure of
the aircraft. This raises the audience’s expectations of the plane and
makes it clear that Kyle designed the aircraft.

9. Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style
• Mise-en-scene
• Setting- The setting of an airplane gives rise to
themes of entrapment and enclosure. Also,
there is use of pathetic fallacy as in the
establishing shot it is snowing, foreshadowing
how the flight is going to cold and dangerous.
• Props- 17 seconds in there is a teddy prop,
used to symbolize Julia’s youth and naivety.
Also, 12 seconds in Julia’s passport is shown.
This is effective in portraying a sense of
mystery in her disappearance as Kyle is so sure
she boarded.

10. Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style
• Costume/hair/make-up- Kyle’s
appearance is very natural and motherly.
This inspires the audience to believe her
story and sympathize with her. Also, Julia’s
tied back ponytail and young appearance
help portray her vulnerability. Also, her
black dress may symbolize that she is
heading for danger and trouble. Gene’s
appearance is very respectable as his hair
arranged neatly and his clothes are
ordinary. This could represent him as
genuine character so the audience are not
suspecting that he is really the culprit and
villain of the plot.

11. Flight Plan- Teaser’s
Style
• Facial expression/body language- 39 seconds in
the body language of Kyle and Julia are very
affection further implying their close
relationship. 50 seconds in Kyle is furrowing her
eyebrows and her eyes are watering showing just
how frightened and terrified she is feeling about
the Julia’s disappearance. 1 minute 15 seconds in
Kyle is shown to be very angry as she scrunches
up her face and uses a very firm and distressed
tone of voice.
• Lighting/colour- 1 minute 2 seconds in when Kyle
turns off the plane lights very dark lighting is
used to symbolize the complete chaos and panic
in the room. Also, 1 minute 11 seconds in Gene is
shown as a silhouette running down a passage,
perhaps indicating that he is darker and more
secretive than he first appeared. Also, the green
colouring behind him could further be symbolic
of his villainous role.