2. Unique selling point
The film is based on a true story with the roles
portrayed by famous actors such as Tom Hanks and
Emma Thompson. It is set in Disney world which
interests the viewers as it may remind them on their
childhood or their holidays. The story isn’t well know
which means few will know the story thus having more
reason to watch it. It is a period drama which will be
shown in cinemas, this is rare. The characters are also
extravagant which is endearing.
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4. Genre and etc.
There are no computer generated images for continuity reasons.
The focus also need to only be on the lives of the characters.
This film is surely a comedy as well as a period drama for some
costumes reveal this and speech. The tone is light-hearted and
the transitions make a slow pace. The characters are exaggerated
and P.L. Travers is sarcastic throughout, providing the humour.
The drama is a consequence of the plots objective.
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6. Narrative
Through the use of shots and the reveal of character. The
relationships change throughout the trailer which is uncommon
of most modern day trailers. This implies there is more depth to
the story, to the characters and the place. The diegetic dialogue
informs the viewer of the characters L. Travers and Walt.
Conversations become voiceovers which explain the plot and
state the meaning behind Travers book, Mary Poppins.
Target Audience
8+ because of its different elements which appeal to different
age groups. Young children may be interested in story and the
history of Disney. Adults will relate to the emotional element.
The older generations may be entertained by the nostalgia.
7. Music
Classical Disney soundtracks. Jazz is used with repetitive drum
beats etc. to mirror the era; the upbeat medium pace of the
music is a representation of the constant state and mood of Walt
Disney. The piano piece of a song form Mary Poppins further
establishes the plot basis of the film. The soundtrack cuts for
speech from P. L. Travers, this implies she is blunt and seems
critical The modern music plays during her story with singing as a
sign of honesty, expression and emotions.
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9. Shot types
Medium shots create separation between viewers and
characters as well as establishing many changes in location. Over
the shoulder shots achieve the same effect. The use of medium
close ups increases with time to form a connection. Establishing
shots present the type of movie the film is. The beginning of the
trailer has wide shots of P. L. Travers to contrast with later shots
of such as the medium close up of her looing at a mickey mouse
toy. This gives the message that she is more than originally
appears thus relatable.
10. Camera angles
The majority are eye level to give the illusion of reality and place
the viewer in each situation. They subconsciously feel as though
they are in the scene. The bird’s eye view shot of a girl on the
grass displays the happiness of youth as they look to the vast sky
imaging all possible futures. This opposes the image of Travers
who has literally reached the sky but isn’t satisfied with her
destination; she feels trapped.
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12. Dialogue
“It smells of chlorine and sweat”, “Mary Poppins, never just
Mary” these lines emphasize her perfectionist personality and
exaggerates the struggle to meet her demands. “would you mind
my name is” could establish her nationality as well as her
formality, she seems secretive and opposes the open nature of
Mr Disney, “I promised them”, stereotypical Disney man, he is a
family man and a good one. Attracts an audience as he seems
friendly and honest. “no, no, no responstable is not a word”, this
introduces the comedic persons working in Disney who
disagreed with the seriousness of Travers work. The final
movement of the trailer are the selling points because she is
more relatable and a realistic woman, the line “you don’t know
what she means to me” reveals her insecurities and her
devotions.
