3. The image we decided to use had a very
sinister look to it just like many thriller
images and we edited it to make it look
even more dark and sinister. We followed
the forms and conventions for a thriller
image by having a shadow in the
background which relates to the character
and using props such as glasses.
4. Like any other magazine cover we have a
main image which promotes the main story
of the magazine issue which in this case is
our film ‘My Name Is Jon’. Most main
images are in the centre but our image is
off to the right just like the magazine we
based it on, this makes it different from
most magazines and fits the role of our
character who isn't normal.
5. We followed all other magazines by having
a main cover line on the cover which
linked to the main image. Every magazine
has to have one because it promotes the
magazine by letting readers know what is
inside.
We added a masthead that belongs to
Sight And Sound because we thought that
our film relates to most of the films that
feature in Sight and Sound magazines so
we copied their masthead. We followed
the conventions of a sight and sound
magazine cover where we put the logo on
top of the image which sight & sound do
on all of their covers unlike a magazine
like empire that allow the image to overlap
the name.
6. We followed most of the
conventions of a magazine cover
using rule of thirds. Most
magazine covers follow the rule of
thirds by putting the main image in
the middle which covers all rows
and columns. We copied Sight &
Sound and they place the main
image to the right which is only in
the 2nd and 3rd columns.
The cover lines are located in the
bottom row and the main cover
line is usually located in the left
column and middle row which
ours is except it overlaps a bit.
7. We think that our magazine cover follow standard forms and conventions as a
thriller magazine cover because it is very similar to the actual issue that we
based ours on, including all the text, images, cover lines, pugs etc.
8.
9. We used the same image that we used for the magazine cover because we
thought that this is the best picture we took and without even editing it, it
creates a sinister atmosphere which we intended to do. The sinister
atmosphere links to the thriller genre and the fact that you don’t get a lot from
the poster shows that it is only a teaser poster.
10. Teaser posters don’t give a lot away simply because the fact that they are a
teaser poster and not a full feature poster. Just like any other typical teaser
poster we didn’t add too much information. We only chose to have the title and
the rough date it is going to be released. We also decided to add the website
which allows the audience to find out little more if they wish. The fact that we
didn’t have a billing blocks tells the audience it is a teaser poster because it is
so early on and the film is still in development so we don’t know all of the cast
involved.
11. The reason the title is static
and doesn’t have any
effects added to it is
because we wanted it to
look the same as our teaser
poster and magazine cover.
We had to create it using
ribbet and them import the
image into Adobe Premier
Pro CS5
We based our trailer
on a film called
Michael so we got the
title idea from there.
Instead of using the
child's name we used
the abductors name.
12. We used a flat in a
residential area because it is
different from what you
would expect. In an
abduction thriller the victim
is normally held in a remote
location but we decided to
mix it up and have it in quite
a public place. This is just to
be different and not follow
the conventions
13. In this scene the main character is wearing very basic clothing
and a woolly hat. You can also see that he is wearing glasses, we
based our trailer on a film called Michael. As you can see he is
wearing the same type of clothing, you cant see but in our shot
“Jon” is carrying shopping bags as well. We thought these props
work well because he just blends into society and doesn’t stand
out.
14. We chose to use a low-angle shot
to create the feeling that he is
always dominant and in charge.
We also think this shows a good
position of the child because the
child is always looking up to
him, even though this isn't a Point
of View shot.
This is one of the first shots that is
in the trailer and we use this so
audience can try and identify who
this mysterious character is and
work out what type of film its
going to be. By not showing the
main character straight way
creates an atmosphere.
15. In nearly every shot the main character is wearing a different piece
of clothing and doing something completely different. This is
breaking continuity and showing the audience and this is a teaser
trailer and not a scene from the film. We didn’t follow a ‘3 part
structure’ because our film isn't packed with action and it just
wouldn’t fit our type of film. Usually in a trailer the second part is
where all of the action is and is known as the peak but because of
the type of film we are dealing with.
16. Not showing the character
in the first few shots
creates a sinister
atmosphere. Typical
thriller characters are
unique just like “Jon”
The film is dealing with a
very serious matter so that
immediately rules out a lot
of genres.
17. This shot shows that the main
character is very quiet and
enjoys time to himself. He
lives in a small flat which he
enjoys his own company but
when he gets lonely he turns
to abducting someone instead
of going out to socialise.
18. We aimed for the film to be about
a minute but once we inserted all
of our shots and voiceovers it
lengthens out to 1 minute and 21
seconds but we agreed this
amount of time is ok even though
a typical teaser trailer is no longer
than 1 minute whereas others are
longer then 2.
When the shots fade out and the screen goes black the
main character “Jon” starts to speak which enables the
audience to hear him. This makes the audience wonder
what causes him to carry out these actions because he
sounds normal.
