Sunday, 20 April 2008
Final Coursework Deadline
I'm so sorry I couldn't make it through to the end with you. You're a great class and I wish you all the best of luck in everything you do. I've really enjoyed teaching you.
Mrs Ward x
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Conventions of Film Trailers
They highlight the ‘best bits’ of the film; the very funny, the very sad, the action packed, the bizzare
We are not shown the story in narrative order
They showcase the stars of the film
Some visual images stay on the screen for just enough time for our mind to realise what we are seeing
Conversations between characters usually consist of one line each
Unusual angles are often used to show events and characters
Action is interserped with credits on screen
Voiceovers are used to tell the story and give credit information
Music plays an important role in creating atmosphere
The title does not appear until the end
The trailer builds to a climax, where it ends
Which of these can you identify in the film trailers you've studied? Which of these techniques have you used in your own trailer? Have you forgotten any essential ingredients?