2. Stages of a Film Trailer
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Introduction – Plot, life, story of main characters
Problem is created – not detailed, but obvious (Music gets louder – starting
point could show institution.
The Fix – montage of shots from the film, gives the audience an idea of what
happens in the film and how the characters are dealing with the problem.
Music at its climax – may pause at talking.
Towards the end of the trailer, the main characters names appear – music
louder.
Music becomes quieter – Title of film appears
Credits
Last shot clip – Funny, scary, etc. – make audience remember the film.