The document discusses conventions for different genres of movie trailers including action/comedy, romantic comedy, horror, and action/sci-fi. It provides details on the audio, shot types, advertising techniques, symbolic codes, target audiences, and structure for each genre. It also analyzes examples of trailers within these genres and discusses how understanding genre conventions is important for creating an effective trailer that attracts audiences.
The document analyzes the conventions of an action/comedy movie trailer. It discusses the typical audio, shot types, symbolic codes, and structure used in this genre. The target audience is described as ages 13+ due to the action/violence and language. Shots are fast-paced to show a lot of action. Symbolic codes illustrate the struggle between good and evil characters. The structure cuts between random scenes to keep the trailer engaging.
The document discusses conventions for different movie trailer genres including action/comedy, romantic comedy, horror, and action/sci-fi. It provides details on the audio, shot types, advertising techniques, symbolic codes, target audiences, and impact of trailers for each genre. The document also analyzes the structure, audio, and shots used in an example action/comedy trailer and discusses how it effectively represents the genre.
Elise Daniels is researching and developing a movie trailer for a horror/thriller genre film. She has viewed several similar film trailers, including The Descent, 388 Arletta Avenue, Silent House, and Chernobyl Diaries to analyze conventions used in the horror genre. Key conventions she identified include low lighting, shadowy figures, wide shots showing isolated settings, mysteries characters, weapons, and injuries. She also researched other genres like romance to understand differences. Her research will help her create an effective horror trailer that draws in audiences and leaves them wanting more without revealing the entire plot.
This short film analysis summarizes 4 short films:
1. Lovefield uses camera movements and shots of a crow to imply a horror genre and show a character in pain. Extreme close-ups reveal bloody props and screaming to further the horror elements.
2. Signs uses facial expressions and a lack of dialogue to develop characters in a story told through notes. Shots establish a connection between a lonely male and female character.
3. Strangers uses close-ups and a train setting to imply a fast-paced adventure. Props like a Jewish necklace and Arabic newspaper suggest a theme of different religions or cultures.
4. Teeth uses establishing shots of fishing friends to set a tranquil atmosphere,
The document summarizes the research and development process for a student creating a movie trailer for a horror/thriller genre film. The student researched conventions of similar horror/thriller trailers such as The Descent, 388 Arletta Avenue, Silent House, and Chernobyl Diaries to understand techniques to include. Elements like low lighting, shadowed figures, and implied danger were analyzed. The student also researched other genres to understand differences and ensure focusing on appropriate conventions. Feedback from the research will be applied to creating an engaging trailer that draws in viewers.
This short film analysis summarizes 4 short films:
1. Lovefield uses camera movements and shots of a crow to imply a horror genre and show a character in pain. Extreme close-ups reveal bloody props and screaming to further the horror elements.
2. Signs uses facial expressions and a lack of dialogue to develop characters in a story told through notes. Shots establish a connection between a lonely male and female character.
3. Strangers uses close-ups and a train setting to imply a fast-paced adventure. Props like a Jewish necklace and Arabic newspaper suggest a theme of different religions or cultures.
4. Teeth uses establishing shots of fishing friends to set a tranquil atmosphere,
The document provides an analysis of screen shots from the trailer for The Dark Knight. It summarizes each shot, noting elements like camera angles, lighting, characters, and actions shown that provide context about the plot and establish the film as an action genre focused on the antagonist the Joker disrupting the social order. Key shots show the Joker threatening people, Batman engaged in dramatic action scenes, and authorities struggling to respond to the growing chaos.
Analysis 1 - Detailed Written Analysis - LimitlessGussssssy1
1) The document analyzes the conventions used in the trailer for the film Limitless. It examines the camerawork, editing, mise-en-scene, sound, and narrative conventions across three examples for each element of film analysis.
2) The camerawork establishes the protagonist's vulnerability at the start and his power after taking a pill, using shots typical of thriller and psychological genres. The editing matches the protagonist's eyeline and reveals insights into his enhanced mind.
3) Mise-en-scene contrasts the protagonist's scruffy early appearance with his later success through settings, costumes, and props. Sound uses voiceover to introduce themes and a soundtrack that builds tension, while diegetic effects emphasize danger
The document analyzes the conventions of an action/comedy movie trailer. It discusses the typical audio, shot types, symbolic codes, and structure used in this genre. The target audience is described as ages 13+ due to the action/violence and language. Shots are fast-paced to show a lot of action. Symbolic codes illustrate the struggle between good and evil characters. The structure cuts between random scenes to keep the trailer engaging.
The document discusses conventions for different movie trailer genres including action/comedy, romantic comedy, horror, and action/sci-fi. It provides details on the audio, shot types, advertising techniques, symbolic codes, target audiences, and impact of trailers for each genre. The document also analyzes the structure, audio, and shots used in an example action/comedy trailer and discusses how it effectively represents the genre.
Elise Daniels is researching and developing a movie trailer for a horror/thriller genre film. She has viewed several similar film trailers, including The Descent, 388 Arletta Avenue, Silent House, and Chernobyl Diaries to analyze conventions used in the horror genre. Key conventions she identified include low lighting, shadowy figures, wide shots showing isolated settings, mysteries characters, weapons, and injuries. She also researched other genres like romance to understand differences. Her research will help her create an effective horror trailer that draws in audiences and leaves them wanting more without revealing the entire plot.
This short film analysis summarizes 4 short films:
1. Lovefield uses camera movements and shots of a crow to imply a horror genre and show a character in pain. Extreme close-ups reveal bloody props and screaming to further the horror elements.
2. Signs uses facial expressions and a lack of dialogue to develop characters in a story told through notes. Shots establish a connection between a lonely male and female character.
3. Strangers uses close-ups and a train setting to imply a fast-paced adventure. Props like a Jewish necklace and Arabic newspaper suggest a theme of different religions or cultures.
4. Teeth uses establishing shots of fishing friends to set a tranquil atmosphere,
The document summarizes the research and development process for a student creating a movie trailer for a horror/thriller genre film. The student researched conventions of similar horror/thriller trailers such as The Descent, 388 Arletta Avenue, Silent House, and Chernobyl Diaries to understand techniques to include. Elements like low lighting, shadowed figures, and implied danger were analyzed. The student also researched other genres to understand differences and ensure focusing on appropriate conventions. Feedback from the research will be applied to creating an engaging trailer that draws in viewers.
This short film analysis summarizes 4 short films:
1. Lovefield uses camera movements and shots of a crow to imply a horror genre and show a character in pain. Extreme close-ups reveal bloody props and screaming to further the horror elements.
2. Signs uses facial expressions and a lack of dialogue to develop characters in a story told through notes. Shots establish a connection between a lonely male and female character.
3. Strangers uses close-ups and a train setting to imply a fast-paced adventure. Props like a Jewish necklace and Arabic newspaper suggest a theme of different religions or cultures.
4. Teeth uses establishing shots of fishing friends to set a tranquil atmosphere,
The document provides an analysis of screen shots from the trailer for The Dark Knight. It summarizes each shot, noting elements like camera angles, lighting, characters, and actions shown that provide context about the plot and establish the film as an action genre focused on the antagonist the Joker disrupting the social order. Key shots show the Joker threatening people, Batman engaged in dramatic action scenes, and authorities struggling to respond to the growing chaos.
Analysis 1 - Detailed Written Analysis - LimitlessGussssssy1
1) The document analyzes the conventions used in the trailer for the film Limitless. It examines the camerawork, editing, mise-en-scene, sound, and narrative conventions across three examples for each element of film analysis.
2) The camerawork establishes the protagonist's vulnerability at the start and his power after taking a pill, using shots typical of thriller and psychological genres. The editing matches the protagonist's eyeline and reveals insights into his enhanced mind.
3) Mise-en-scene contrasts the protagonist's scruffy early appearance with his later success through settings, costumes, and props. Sound uses voiceover to introduce themes and a soundtrack that builds tension, while diegetic effects emphasize danger
This document discusses the conventions used in creating a crime/thriller genre film trailer. It examines conventions related to genre, form, characters, camera work, editing, and sound. For the trailer, they followed many typical conventions like including actor names, using voiceovers and background music, and incorporating themes of conflict, violence, and drugs. Their trailer was under 2 minutes long and used techniques like fast pacing, fade to black, and slow motion editing to create tension and excitement as seen in other crime thriller trailers. The characters and their portrayals also drew from crime film conventions despite not using typical strong male characters. Overall, adhering closely to genre conventions was important for making their trailer appealing and effective.
The document discusses the conventions used in creating a crime/thriller film trailer and ancillary products like a magazine and poster. It analyzes how conventions of genre, form, characters, camera work, editing, sound, props, and layout were incorporated from research on similar media. Conventions like fast pacing, voiceovers, close-ups, and naming actors were used in the trailer. The magazine cover featured a close-up shot, sans-serif fonts/layout, and related colors. The poster employed a mid-shot, similar fonts/layout, and matched the trailer's color scheme.
The trailer uses various film techniques to build suspense and engage the audience. Fast-paced editing and cross-cutting between scenes leaves viewers wanting more. Close-ups of characters and significant objects introduce them without giving too much away. Voice over narration sets the scene while raising unanswered questions. Dramatic music, fades to black, and on-screen text prolong moments of anticipation throughout the trailer. Overall, these techniques aim to excite audiences and make them curious to learn more about the film.
The trailer uses various camera techniques like close-ups and tracking shots to build suspense and show characters' emotions. Editing cuts between scenes to make the action feel fast-paced and engage viewers. Non-diegetic sounds like a sinister voiceover and diegetic sounds like phones and screams add to the tension. The killer is only partly shown to increase mystery. Mis-en-scene creates a typical American setting to feel realistic while the killer's dark cloak and mask add eeriness.
The opening scene of Limitless uses a blurred tracking shot through the city to create a sense of speed and tension. Billboards showing brain images and neurons suggest the main character is under the influence of drugs. Shots of his messy apartment indicate his life is disorganized and isolated. The character is shown pitching his book to disinterested men in a pub, making him seem lonely and unimportant. Overall the fast-paced opening establishes the thriller genre and leaves the audience wanting more.
The short film The Black Hole takes place late at night in a typical office setting. The main character, a tired office worker, discovers a piece of paper from the photocopier with a drawing of a black hole. He finds that he can reach into the black hole and pull out items, first a cup and then a chocolate bar from the vending machine. Growing bolder, he uses the black hole to access the safe room and pulls out handfuls of money. The film relies on lighting, camera angles, and sounds to set the mood and convey the surreal experience of the main character as he explores the possibilities of the mysterious black hole.
Sound Research- Timelines of films soundsophiedixon44
The document analyzes the soundtracks of movie teaser trailers for Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and Inception. It breaks down the trailers second-by-second, describing whether the sound used is diegetic (part of the on-screen action) or non-diegetic (added soundtrack). Across the three trailers, non-diegetic music and sound effects are used to build tension and engage audiences emotionally. Piano music in particular creates a solemn tone. Dialogue and diegetic sounds provide clues about the plots and characters. The document examines how matching visuals and sound immerses viewers in the stories and leaves them wanting more information.
The document summarizes the opening sequences of four films across different genres: Warm Bodies (teen romantic comedy thriller), Side Effects (psychological thriller), Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (thriller), and Shaun of the Dead (zombie thriller). It analyzes elements like music, camerawork, lighting, fonts and more and how they set expectations for the genre and create tension/suspense for the audience in line with typical conventions for each genre.
This teaser trailer establishes the crime genre through various shots that suggest gang activity, criminal behavior, and police raids. The establishing shot introduces a run-down working class town. Voiceovers from the protagonist hint at a dark tone and allude to being dragged back into criminal activity. Subsequent shots depict an attack, money exchange, intimidating gang members, and weapons, reinforcing the crime theme. The trailer builds tension through dialogue, music, and an increasing pace to leave viewers wanting more.
The trailer for the crime thriller film Nine Dead establishes the genre through its use of slow pacing at the beginning to build suspense, dark colors associated with danger, and shots of guns and a masked kidnapper. Throughout the trailer, the pacing increases alongside the growing threat and tension faced by the kidnapped victims. Elements like the soundtrack, voiceover, intertitles, and editing help further immerse the viewer in the thriller plot and leave them wanting to know how the story ends. The trailer effectively conveys the key elements of the film's crime thriller genre to attract fans of that genre.
This document provides a breakdown of shots from a film in chronological order. It begins with title sequences showing the production companies behind the film. Transitioning to the main titles, it introduces the main actors through names fading in with accompanying audio. The first shot of the film is a slow panning shot showing a door being battered down as tension-building music plays. Subsequent shots include panning shots to establish the setting and a tracking shot moving towards the source of danger. The breakdown aims to illustrate how the shots are used to immerse the viewer in the scene and build a sense of tension.
The document analyzes the film trailer for Scream and discusses how various film techniques are used effectively to persuade viewers. It summarizes how mis en scene, editing, camera work, lighting, color, and sound are employed. Specifically, it notes that the mask is iconic and builds tension through quick edits and fading. Suspense is also generated through over-the-shoulder shots, red coloring signifying blood, and ambient sounds of breaking glass. A voiceover and diegetic sounds are highlighted as persuasive techniques used in the trailer.
1) Psychological horror film opening titles commonly appear over establishing shots to set the atmosphere and location. They are usually in capital letters to stand out.
2) Tracking shots are often used to introduce key characters and establish settings, while also creating mystery through obscuring characters.
3) Common shots include close-ups of characters' fearful expressions, medium shots, and extreme long shots establishing isolated, remote settings.
The document provides an analysis of the film "Tick Tock". It summarizes that the film follows Roland Barthes' "Enigma Code" by keeping the narrative a mystery until the end. While the film is in reverse throughout, key clues are revealed about the characters and their relationship. In the end, it is revealed that the beginning of the film is actually the end, and vice versa. Color and lighting are used to build tension and convey emotion. Overall the film challenges the audience to reflect on time and relationships through its unconventional structure and storytelling techniques.
The document discusses the conventions of film trailers and how they were used and developed in the author's trailer. It begins by outlining typical elements of trailers such as runtime, release date, titles, and certification. It then analyzes the conventions of crime thriller trailers, including editing techniques, camera shots, sound, mise-en-scene, characters, and settings that build tension and suspense. The author explains how they applied these conventions in their own trailer through shots, editing, sound, costumes, lighting, and other elements to engage the audience and effectively communicate the genre.
This document analyzes the trailer for the film "Tracers" through its text, sound, editing, mise-en-scene, and camera work. It notes that the text establishes the production companies and enhances the action genre. The sound establishes the fast-paced tone through music and dialogue. The editing is very fast-paced to keep up the action. Mise-en-scene reinforces the genre through costumes, props, and scenes like car chases. Camera work establishes characters and power dynamics through shot types and angles.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the trailer for the 2009 horror film "Paranormal Activity". It examines various elements of the trailer including its genre, targeted audience, camera work, mise-en-scene, editing, sound, use of text, and how it follows Todorov's narrative structure of introducing equilibrium that is disrupted by a supernatural force, which the main characters then try to diffuse or repair. The analysis finds that techniques like handheld camera work, minimal music, fast editing, and showing real audience reactions make the trailer more intense and relatable.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the trailer for the horror film "Saw". It summarizes the key elements of the trailer's cinematography, editing, sound, and visual style. These elements effectively establish the film's genre, tone, characters, and premise. Techniques like dark lighting, quick cuts, unsettling music and sounds, and disturbing imagery aim to build tension, suspense, and shock value to attract audiences to the gruesome slasher/splatter film. Text overlays further characterize the antagonist Jigsaw and his "game" to emphasize the threat and intensity of the upcoming film.
The document analyzes the conventions of an action/comedy movie trailer. It discusses the typical audio, shot types, symbolic codes, and structure used in this genre. The target audience is described as ages 13+ due to the action/violence and language. Shots are fast-paced to show a lot of action. Symbolic codes illustrate the struggle between good and evil characters. The structure cuts between random scenes to keep the trailer engaging.
The genre of the film is an action thriller. This is evident from the fighting, bloodshed, and suspense shown in the trailer. The trailer uses silence to build tension, as is common in the thriller genre. Camera shots like mid shots are effective at showing the characters' body language during intense scenes. While some storyline is revealed, the trailer aims to intrigue viewers and leave them wanting more information by not fully explaining the plot.
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw." Some key points made:
- The trailer is 1 minute and 57 seconds long and effectively conveys the genre and basic plot in a short time through techniques like camera angles, audio, and transitions.
- Locations shown are dark, run-down places that set the horror atmosphere. Lighting is also dark to create suspense.
- Sound effects like heartbeats and screams build tension. Dialogue provides narrative and background on the killer Jigsaw.
- Mis en scene details like the victims' scruffy clothing versus Jigsaw's suit imply a power dynamic.
- The trailer leaves many questions un
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw". It summarizes the key techniques used in the trailer to convey the narrative and genre. These include using dark lighting and isolated locations to set an atmospheric and suspenseful tone. Dialogue and sound effects are relied on over music to draw the audience in. Jump scares and a building musical score increase tension. While brief, the trailer leaves viewers questioning and wanting to learn more, achieving its goal of enticing people to watch the full film.
This document discusses the conventions used in creating a crime/thriller genre film trailer. It examines conventions related to genre, form, characters, camera work, editing, and sound. For the trailer, they followed many typical conventions like including actor names, using voiceovers and background music, and incorporating themes of conflict, violence, and drugs. Their trailer was under 2 minutes long and used techniques like fast pacing, fade to black, and slow motion editing to create tension and excitement as seen in other crime thriller trailers. The characters and their portrayals also drew from crime film conventions despite not using typical strong male characters. Overall, adhering closely to genre conventions was important for making their trailer appealing and effective.
The document discusses the conventions used in creating a crime/thriller film trailer and ancillary products like a magazine and poster. It analyzes how conventions of genre, form, characters, camera work, editing, sound, props, and layout were incorporated from research on similar media. Conventions like fast pacing, voiceovers, close-ups, and naming actors were used in the trailer. The magazine cover featured a close-up shot, sans-serif fonts/layout, and related colors. The poster employed a mid-shot, similar fonts/layout, and matched the trailer's color scheme.
The trailer uses various film techniques to build suspense and engage the audience. Fast-paced editing and cross-cutting between scenes leaves viewers wanting more. Close-ups of characters and significant objects introduce them without giving too much away. Voice over narration sets the scene while raising unanswered questions. Dramatic music, fades to black, and on-screen text prolong moments of anticipation throughout the trailer. Overall, these techniques aim to excite audiences and make them curious to learn more about the film.
The trailer uses various camera techniques like close-ups and tracking shots to build suspense and show characters' emotions. Editing cuts between scenes to make the action feel fast-paced and engage viewers. Non-diegetic sounds like a sinister voiceover and diegetic sounds like phones and screams add to the tension. The killer is only partly shown to increase mystery. Mis-en-scene creates a typical American setting to feel realistic while the killer's dark cloak and mask add eeriness.
The opening scene of Limitless uses a blurred tracking shot through the city to create a sense of speed and tension. Billboards showing brain images and neurons suggest the main character is under the influence of drugs. Shots of his messy apartment indicate his life is disorganized and isolated. The character is shown pitching his book to disinterested men in a pub, making him seem lonely and unimportant. Overall the fast-paced opening establishes the thriller genre and leaves the audience wanting more.
The short film The Black Hole takes place late at night in a typical office setting. The main character, a tired office worker, discovers a piece of paper from the photocopier with a drawing of a black hole. He finds that he can reach into the black hole and pull out items, first a cup and then a chocolate bar from the vending machine. Growing bolder, he uses the black hole to access the safe room and pulls out handfuls of money. The film relies on lighting, camera angles, and sounds to set the mood and convey the surreal experience of the main character as he explores the possibilities of the mysterious black hole.
Sound Research- Timelines of films soundsophiedixon44
The document analyzes the soundtracks of movie teaser trailers for Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and Inception. It breaks down the trailers second-by-second, describing whether the sound used is diegetic (part of the on-screen action) or non-diegetic (added soundtrack). Across the three trailers, non-diegetic music and sound effects are used to build tension and engage audiences emotionally. Piano music in particular creates a solemn tone. Dialogue and diegetic sounds provide clues about the plots and characters. The document examines how matching visuals and sound immerses viewers in the stories and leaves them wanting more information.
The document summarizes the opening sequences of four films across different genres: Warm Bodies (teen romantic comedy thriller), Side Effects (psychological thriller), Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (thriller), and Shaun of the Dead (zombie thriller). It analyzes elements like music, camerawork, lighting, fonts and more and how they set expectations for the genre and create tension/suspense for the audience in line with typical conventions for each genre.
This teaser trailer establishes the crime genre through various shots that suggest gang activity, criminal behavior, and police raids. The establishing shot introduces a run-down working class town. Voiceovers from the protagonist hint at a dark tone and allude to being dragged back into criminal activity. Subsequent shots depict an attack, money exchange, intimidating gang members, and weapons, reinforcing the crime theme. The trailer builds tension through dialogue, music, and an increasing pace to leave viewers wanting more.
The trailer for the crime thriller film Nine Dead establishes the genre through its use of slow pacing at the beginning to build suspense, dark colors associated with danger, and shots of guns and a masked kidnapper. Throughout the trailer, the pacing increases alongside the growing threat and tension faced by the kidnapped victims. Elements like the soundtrack, voiceover, intertitles, and editing help further immerse the viewer in the thriller plot and leave them wanting to know how the story ends. The trailer effectively conveys the key elements of the film's crime thriller genre to attract fans of that genre.
This document provides a breakdown of shots from a film in chronological order. It begins with title sequences showing the production companies behind the film. Transitioning to the main titles, it introduces the main actors through names fading in with accompanying audio. The first shot of the film is a slow panning shot showing a door being battered down as tension-building music plays. Subsequent shots include panning shots to establish the setting and a tracking shot moving towards the source of danger. The breakdown aims to illustrate how the shots are used to immerse the viewer in the scene and build a sense of tension.
The document analyzes the film trailer for Scream and discusses how various film techniques are used effectively to persuade viewers. It summarizes how mis en scene, editing, camera work, lighting, color, and sound are employed. Specifically, it notes that the mask is iconic and builds tension through quick edits and fading. Suspense is also generated through over-the-shoulder shots, red coloring signifying blood, and ambient sounds of breaking glass. A voiceover and diegetic sounds are highlighted as persuasive techniques used in the trailer.
1) Psychological horror film opening titles commonly appear over establishing shots to set the atmosphere and location. They are usually in capital letters to stand out.
2) Tracking shots are often used to introduce key characters and establish settings, while also creating mystery through obscuring characters.
3) Common shots include close-ups of characters' fearful expressions, medium shots, and extreme long shots establishing isolated, remote settings.
The document provides an analysis of the film "Tick Tock". It summarizes that the film follows Roland Barthes' "Enigma Code" by keeping the narrative a mystery until the end. While the film is in reverse throughout, key clues are revealed about the characters and their relationship. In the end, it is revealed that the beginning of the film is actually the end, and vice versa. Color and lighting are used to build tension and convey emotion. Overall the film challenges the audience to reflect on time and relationships through its unconventional structure and storytelling techniques.
The document discusses the conventions of film trailers and how they were used and developed in the author's trailer. It begins by outlining typical elements of trailers such as runtime, release date, titles, and certification. It then analyzes the conventions of crime thriller trailers, including editing techniques, camera shots, sound, mise-en-scene, characters, and settings that build tension and suspense. The author explains how they applied these conventions in their own trailer through shots, editing, sound, costumes, lighting, and other elements to engage the audience and effectively communicate the genre.
This document analyzes the trailer for the film "Tracers" through its text, sound, editing, mise-en-scene, and camera work. It notes that the text establishes the production companies and enhances the action genre. The sound establishes the fast-paced tone through music and dialogue. The editing is very fast-paced to keep up the action. Mise-en-scene reinforces the genre through costumes, props, and scenes like car chases. Camera work establishes characters and power dynamics through shot types and angles.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the trailer for the 2009 horror film "Paranormal Activity". It examines various elements of the trailer including its genre, targeted audience, camera work, mise-en-scene, editing, sound, use of text, and how it follows Todorov's narrative structure of introducing equilibrium that is disrupted by a supernatural force, which the main characters then try to diffuse or repair. The analysis finds that techniques like handheld camera work, minimal music, fast editing, and showing real audience reactions make the trailer more intense and relatable.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the trailer for the horror film "Saw". It summarizes the key elements of the trailer's cinematography, editing, sound, and visual style. These elements effectively establish the film's genre, tone, characters, and premise. Techniques like dark lighting, quick cuts, unsettling music and sounds, and disturbing imagery aim to build tension, suspense, and shock value to attract audiences to the gruesome slasher/splatter film. Text overlays further characterize the antagonist Jigsaw and his "game" to emphasize the threat and intensity of the upcoming film.
The document analyzes the conventions of an action/comedy movie trailer. It discusses the typical audio, shot types, symbolic codes, and structure used in this genre. The target audience is described as ages 13+ due to the action/violence and language. Shots are fast-paced to show a lot of action. Symbolic codes illustrate the struggle between good and evil characters. The structure cuts between random scenes to keep the trailer engaging.
The genre of the film is an action thriller. This is evident from the fighting, bloodshed, and suspense shown in the trailer. The trailer uses silence to build tension, as is common in the thriller genre. Camera shots like mid shots are effective at showing the characters' body language during intense scenes. While some storyline is revealed, the trailer aims to intrigue viewers and leave them wanting more information by not fully explaining the plot.
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw." Some key points made:
- The trailer is 1 minute and 57 seconds long and effectively conveys the genre and basic plot in a short time through techniques like camera angles, audio, and transitions.
- Locations shown are dark, run-down places that set the horror atmosphere. Lighting is also dark to create suspense.
- Sound effects like heartbeats and screams build tension. Dialogue provides narrative and background on the killer Jigsaw.
- Mis en scene details like the victims' scruffy clothing versus Jigsaw's suit imply a power dynamic.
- The trailer leaves many questions un
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw". It summarizes the key techniques used in the trailer to convey the narrative and genre. These include using dark lighting and isolated locations to set an atmospheric and suspenseful tone. Dialogue and sound effects are relied on over music to draw the audience in. Jump scares and a building musical score increase tension. While brief, the trailer leaves viewers questioning and wanting to learn more, achieving its goal of enticing people to watch the full film.
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw." Some key points made:
- The trailer is 1 minute and 57 seconds long and effectively conveys the genre and basic plot in a short time through techniques like camera angles, audio, and transitions.
- Locations shown are dark, run-down places that set the horror atmosphere. Lighting is also dark to create suspense.
- Sound effects like heartbeats and screams build tension. Dialogue provides narrative and background on the killer Jigsaw.
- Mis en scene details like the victims' scruffy clothing versus Jigsaw's suit imply a power dynamic.
- The trailer leaves the audience with
The document provides information about film trailers, including what they are, when they are shown, and conventions used in different genres of trailers. It discusses how trailers for action, romantic comedy, and horror films typically employ conventions like fast-paced editing, music, and shots to set the mood and tone for each genre and pique audience interest. Examples are provided for Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol representing action, It's Kind of a Funny Story for romantic comedy, and Insidious: Chapter 2 for horror.
The Shutter Island trailer effectively conveys the psychological thriller genre in under 3 minutes. It establishes the basic plot of U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) investigating a psychiatric facility on a remote island for missing patients. Through its use of ominous music, dark lighting and mysterious dialogue, the trailer builds an unsettling atmosphere and leaves viewers with many questions. It implies the hospital staff may be hiding sinister activities while also hinting that Teddy could be losing his grip on reality. Though it reveals only selective scenes, the trailer intrigues audiences to learn more about what's truly happening on Shutter Island. The filmmaker analyzes how the trailer misdirects viewers and maintains mystery, techniques they aim
The students propose a short romantic comedy film that demonstrates their understanding of genre and narrative theory. They choose the hybrid genre of rom-com because it appeals to a wide mainstream audience. The film will follow a linear narrative and include conventions of the genre like stereotypical characters and settings. However, it will also challenge conventions by having the male character subvert expectations of dominance and featuring everyday locations rather than romantic cities. Camera shots, editing, music and costumes will be realistic to match the genre.
The students propose a short romantic comedy film that demonstrates their understanding of genre and narrative theory. They choose the hybrid genre of rom-com because it appeals to a wide mainstream audience. The film will follow a linear narrative and include typical conventions like stereotypical characters and settings. However, it will also challenge conventions by having the male character subvert expectations of masculinity and the realistic everyday locations rather than romantic cities. Camera shots, editing, music and costumes will aim to feel realistic while engaging genre conventions and theories of repetition and difference.
The students propose a short romantic comedy film that demonstrates their understanding of genre and narrative theory. They choose the hybrid genre of rom-com because it appeals to a wide mainstream audience. The film will follow a linear narrative and include conventions of the genre like stereotypical characters and settings. However, it will also challenge conventions by having the male character subvert expectations of dominance and featuring everyday locations rather than romantic cities. Camera shots, editing, music and costumes will be realistic to match the genre.
The document summarizes the research and development process for a student creating a movie trailer. It discusses the genre chosen (horror/thriller), research of similar trailers in that genre, and conventions used. Examples analyzed include The Descent, 388 Arletta Avenue, Silent House, and Chernobyl Diaries. Techniques considered for the student's trailer include low lighting, mysterious figures, and shots from the perspective of a stalker or hidden person.
This document provides an analysis of three existing horror/thriller short films and credits sequences that could serve as inspiration for the author's own short film project. Existing product one is a 2-minute YouTube short film titled "2AM: The Smiling Man" that follows a protagonist stalked by a strange smiling man. Existing product two is another YouTube short film titled "The Smiling Man" about a little girl confronted by a killer clown figure. Existing product three analyzes the opening credits sequence from the 2009 film "Watchmen" that uses stylized photographic stills to convey the history and evolution of its characters. The document examines the story, genre, techniques, characters, and design elements of each sample to identify useful
This document provides an analysis of the horror, thriller, and slasher genres. It examines the psychographic, age, gender, ethnicity, and social grading of typical audiences for these genres. It also analyzes two existing horror short films. The first short film, "2AM: The Smiling Man," tells the story of a man followed by a strange smiling man at night. Shots are used to convey the protagonist's fear and perspective. The second short film also involves a smiling man threatening a young girl. Both films have explorers as their psychographic due to their discovery on YouTube.
This document provides an analysis of the horror, thriller, and slasher genres. It examines the psychographic, age, gender, ethnicity, and social grading of typical audiences for these genres. It also analyzes two existing horror short films. The first short film, "2AM: The Smiling Man," tells the story of a man followed by a strange smiling man at night. Shots are used to convey the protagonist's fear and perspective. The second short film also involves a smiling man threatening a young girl. Both films have explorers as their psychographic due to their discovery on YouTube.
The short film Elefante uses various cinematography techniques to emphasize the narrative and elicit sympathy from the audience. Camera movements like pans, tilts, and tracking shots are used to set the scene and show the progression of events. Shot types like over-the-shoulder and medium shots portray the main character's distant relationships with his family. Camera angles like high and low angles provide insight into the character's emotions. Lighting and shadow are employed to symbolize impending negative events. Together, these cinematography elements immerse the audience in the character's perspective and unfolding personal turmoil.
The document discusses techniques used in film trailers to engage audiences. It analyzes shots like long shots to set the scene, close ups to show emotion, two shots to suggest relationships, and mid shots to set atmosphere. It also discusses uses of cuts, quick cuts to add pace, fades between scenes, over the shoulder shots for conversations, and music to enhance dramatic moments or suggest context. The goal of using these techniques in trailers is to interest audiences and entice them to watch the full film by highlighting characters, relationships, and pivotal moments in a fast-paced manner.
The document analyzes three horror film trailers:
1) Insidious 2 establishes the genre through scary music and reactions. It reveals much of the plot.
2) The Crazies effectively uses fast pacing, sound effects, and sad music to scare audiences. It reveals less of the plot.
3) The Woman in Black appeals most due to its star actor and anticipation created without revealing much of the narrative.
All three trailers effectively employ fast pacing, wording formats, and similar fonts to professionally generate fear and interest audiences in the films.
The document discusses film opening sequences. It notes that openings introduce the title, cast, and crew, and aim to intrigue audiences about the film's story. Successful openings immediately set the genre, location, and provide insights into the storyline to engage viewers. They often use techniques like fast editing and music. The goal is to leave audiences feeling suspenseful and wanting to watch more. It then analyzes the openings of several films, noting how they portray genre and story in memorable ways to achieve the purpose of drawing in audiences.
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The opening sequence of The Bourne Ultimatum uses several conventions of the thriller genre and effective opening sequences. It begins with a tense scene of the protagonist on the run from police in a foreign setting. Fast-paced editing, music, and flashbacks create mystery and confusion for the audience about what is happening. Clues like blood on the protagonist and his possession of a gun at the end shift the power dynamics and intrigue the audience to learn more. Overall, the sequence sets up mystery and danger for the protagonist through typical thriller techniques.
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2. The genre of my movie trailer will be action/comedy.I
have chosen this type of genre because I am most
interested in this genre, from the feedback given from
peers, I believe this is the appropriate genre, also I
have watched many movies related to this genre and I
am confident that I am able to create my own
3. While researching trailers, I looked at variety of genres, romantic comedy
was one of them, by looking at a wide variety of genres I was able to
understand what to include and the things which should be avoided in
terms of convention
Audio- The conventions of this trailer follows a typical romantic comedy
based on its audio, when speaking to each other and show a lot of
emotions, it is evident that in the trailer that the two characters meet up in
New York city and fall in love, the sounds and music used in the trailer are
related to the genre, they provide love songs to illustrate the love between
the two characters
Shot types- The shots used within the trailer are predominantly closes up or
extreme close ups, this is show the love and passion for each other, in other
words the emotions for each other, another shot which is used a mid shots,
this is to show the body expression.
4. Advertising technique- Tv, Magazine, Internet, Cinema, these are the
most common ways of advertisement
Target audience- The predominant target audience of this genre
would be females, the age range would be 15+, it would mainly
appeal to a female because the plot of the story would interest the
female more than males as it includes scenes where they both fall in
love, however some male viewers may watch it with their partners or
wife.
Impact on audience- the main impact is to attract attention from
viewers, the trailer itself gives away a lot of the storyline, but this is
with most romantic comedies. This is done because it wants the
viewer to get interested instantly and they want to know how the film
will end.
Within this trailer they have used the applicable convention which is
of a romantic/comedy genre, however based on the convention I am
unable use any of the aspects as it is not related to my chosen genre.
On a whole by analysing a romantic comedy I am able to understand
the conventions used, and the importance of including the accurate
conventions for my own trailer.
5. Structure- The first starts off by showing the production
company and cuts straightaway and shows a established shot
of a city, just before the cut, a quote appears on the screen
stating “bad relationship”, this gives a hint to the audience, of
what they will expect when watching the movie, just before the
final scene it shows the two couple in love, this again makes
the audience more excited about the film, is the relationship
going to last or not? The producer has used a mixture of
scenes, some more excited than other, but the trailer gives the
audience a good idea of what the film is going to consist of,
from watching the trailer I can identify what the storyline is
going to be as they have shown two sides to the relationship,
the ending is predictable,this is a romantic movie where they
fall in love and a happy ending
6. Audio- The conventions of this trailer follows a typical
action/sci-fi genre, it includes all the marvel character, in the
trailer we see director fury telling his team about the attacks
they are facing, and how they can become and defeat the
counterpart. As the scenes progress, we hear more screaming
which is to show the anger. In some part its constant action,
this again grips the audience and leaves them on the edge of
the seats and then it will pause suddenly and a voice over will
take place
Shot type-The shots used in this trailer include a birds eye view
of the sky scrapers, this is shown because they want to show
the devastation caused by asgard, they also use wide shots
when the public are running away for safety after the attacks,
they also use pans shots to show each character this is show
the body and facial expression of each character. Most of the
shots are fast paced and move from one to another
7. Advertising technique- Tv, poster, cinema and magazine
Symbolic codes- in this trailer, each character have their own
dress code, for e.g. iron man, red metal plated body armour
Target audience- The predominant target audience would be
male, this is because a lot of fast paced action is involved and
may not interest a female viewer, however the movie consists of
female character, this may interest female viewers, the age
range would be 13+, this is because they are action heroes and
at this age they may take inspiration from them.
Impact on audience- the trailer has a big impact on the
audience, the trailer shows some of the action scenes which
gives the audience something to think about, they do not give
away too much of the storyline because it would not give the
viewer anything to think about when it comes to watching the
full film.
8. Structure-The scene starts off with a birds eye view shot of the
town, it fades out slowly onto the next scene, the following
scene shows the residents running, they have used slow motion
effect, this is used so that the audience can almost feel the
tension building. Just before the final scene all the characters
come together as one and the camera pans around them.In the
trailer we see some of the main parts of the film but it is
shortened so that they do not give away the story, but it allows
the audience to have some idea of what this film is about ,
some of the scenes will make the audience jump out the seats
in excitement as it includes lot of thrills.From the trailer I can
see a storyline appearing as the trailer gives away the critical
part of the film, it allows the audience to have some idea of
what will happen at the end.
9. Audio- The conventions of this trailer follow the typical horror
genre, the character speak clearly this is because, It is
presented in the style of “found footage”, from cameras set up
by the couple in an attempt to photograph what is haunting
them. As the trailer progresses,the character use low tone or
whisper to each other, this is because they have seen or heard
something, also more screaming is involved to make the viewer
jump out the seat, alongside this more silence is involved this
again is used to shock the viewer
Shot type- a close up shot is used to show the emotions of the
two characters, at times when she wakes up suddenly the
camera is close up,this is used so the viewer is can almost like
there with the. Also some of the shot are slow paced. This
again is used to catch the viewers attention
10. Advertising technique- Tv, poster, billboard and cinema
Symbolic codes- the symbolic codes used in this trailer include;
ghost or demon is present in their home, the sudden
movement of the characters, this is to show the horror. A blurry
effect is used on the camera to show secrecy, so when
something sudden happens it scares or shocks the viewer, the
lightning used in the trailer is again dark as it is in the bedroom
and the lights are off, darkness suggest mystery and fear, these
effects are important as they create anxiety.
Target audience- As it is a horror, the age rating would be 16+,
this is primarily due to the content used as well a some of the
language, this would not suit a younger audience as some
scenes are disturbing.
Impact on audience- The trailer has a big impact on the
audience, it advertises films which will be exhibited in the
future at the cinema, knowing the trailer will be short, its gets
the reader thinking ands adds more interest
11. Structure- The first scene shows the production company, it
fades over, at first it shows the two characters who seemed to
be normal,but just before the first cut we as an audience are
awakened by the sudden movement of the character, this has a
big impact on the audience as it unexpectedly happened, as
this point adrenaline rush is kicking in and you are unaware if
what is going to happen next. The trailer gives away certain
parts of the film, but not all, the scenes which are shown create
suspense and make the audience move out the seats,but want
to continue watching the movie, In this trailer it is slightly
harder to know the full storyline but know to some extent.
12. I chose this trailer as it shows a good representation of an
action/comedy trailer, for e.g. Some scenes will include action
and others comedy. This makes the film more interesting as it
is a combination and the viewers will see two sides to this
movie, in the trailer it provides a hint of what to expect, I will
take inspiration from this, the trailer shows the two detectives,
working out why the triads have kidnapped the generals
daughter, I will use the same theme in my trailer, as with most
action/comedy movies, they follow the same storyline where
something goes wrong and it ends in happiness,
13. Audio-The conventions of this trailer follow a typical
action/comedy genre
Shot list-shots are close together at a fast pace to show a lot of
action all in one which makes the audience jump out the seats
in excitement, this is something which needs to included in a
action/comedy genre. The shot types that are included in the
trailer include a wide shot where it shows the surrounding and
the characters movement, other shots include profile shots
where the camera focuses on the face, this shot takes place
while they are driving. The camera shots that could be used
with this type of film would be track cameras, these could
potentially follow the cars when on pursuit of a criminal for
example, this will also help the viewers feel the speed of the
car, low angles would be used to help enemies/criminals look
more daunting and lastly
14. Symbolic codes-within on the trailer the common symbolic
codes include struggle, injuries between the characters and
how they overcome them challenges, the lighting is very clear,
high key lighting would be used as it’s a comedy and upbeat.
However in some scenes where the enemy can be scene, they
have used dark lighting, this is to show the comparison
between who is good and who is bad.
Structure- the scenes are all fast paced, in the first scene it
shows the police team stacking money while the triad is on the
phone,then a first cut appears, the two characters are
introduced and a brief background into their roles and what the
viewers will expect, the scenes are chosen at random and put
together to make it more effective.
Target audience- the target audience of this movie would be
13+, this is based on sequences of action/violence and
shootings, and for language,some scenes can be disturbing for
younger viewers.
15. The trailer has a big impact on the audience,as it creates
interest and makes you want to know what happens at the end
of the movie, the trailer gives hints and clues which attract
attention, personally I believe this trailer has a big impact on
the audience as it includes a mixture of action and comedy
which has been conglomerated to make a effective trailer.