2. Action is HUGE! There
are countless action
films. Indiana Jones is
one of the most famous
films franchises ever. It
is very clearly action
adventure with a few
comedic moments. I’m
trying to go down a
similar path.
Similar films include Peter Jackson’s King
Kong, Marvel’s Captain America and
Ridley Scott’s Blade runner, which are just
a few examples. All of these have a sense of
adventure and consistent action
throughout. From my research I found
that action trailers heavily
rely on various factors
such as soundtrack to
create the feeling of
excitement and awe, a
strong plot line with
relatable characters and
big fight scenes which are
a common feature of the
3. -Based after a nuclear war the setting of the trailer is in a wasteland dictated by bandits
and those who survived the blast. Due to the harmful radiation creatures may have
mutated making the environment much more deadly
-The plot revolves around the main character whose brother has been abducted by a
group of bandits due to his technical genius. The bandits require to him to build a
weapon which will allow them to govern the wasteland to their will.
-It will begin with a shot of the setting then the main character coming into shot
moments after his brother is abducted. there will be a narrative along with this. a long
shot will then be used of the protagonist walking down a road. clearly injured from his
encounter with the bandits.
- eventually he will encounter another group of survivors who he will make allies with.
There are already 5 members of this group and they are vastly different from one
another creating tension and perhaps some comedy throughout. With the protagonist
joining this makes 6 members.
- He is introduced to each member of the team and then is allowed to reveal to them the
importance of getting his brother back. However these survivors have a problem of
their own. The leader of the saviours warns the protagonist that the bandits and
radiation are the least of his worries and that a mutated behemoth stalks the wasteland
that has been hunting them consistently with the leader saying "A month ago there
were 20 of us, yesterday there were 8, now we are 5". This will Create some terrifying
moments for the survivors and bandits alike
-After convincing them to embark and assist him with his journey they set out to hunt
the bandits whilst they are being hunted themselves.
6. Shot number Shot type Scene time
1 Panning shot Shot of setting then main protagonist
coming into view after abduction.
0.00 – 0.12
2 Long shot Him walking towards camera from the
distant with sun behind him
0.16 – 0.20
3 Close up shot We see his pain and distress on his face as
he collapses. Cuts to black
0.22 – 0.27
4 Birds eye shot Protagonist wakes up from in a tattered old
bed surrounded by unfamiliar faces
0.30 - 35
5 High angle shot Shot of the new setting he’s found himself
in. cuts to over shoulder shot of him
speaking to the man who saved him.
0.38 – 0.45
6 Shot reverse
shot
Explains himself to the man who
introduces himself. Protagonist explains
his problem and needs mans help. Man
gives warning
0.47 - 57
7 Medium close –
up
Introduction to rest of group 0.57 – 1.07
