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Top Three Film Trailers

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500 Days of Summer

TrailerThe film is a romantic comedy about a woman

who doesn't believe true love exists, and the young man who falls for her.

500 Days of Summer

Target Audience – 15 + USP – Unconventional pattern to the storyline, shows different

days at different stages amongst the relationship Sound – 4 songs used, fitting with ‘indie’ genre and theme. Begins

with dialogue then different songs are introduced which mirror the mood and depth of the relationship as it develops

Genre – Reflected through the use of ‘indie’ music and old fashioned and grainy cinematography at the start

Colour – Soft and neutral colours, beige/brown’s fitting in with ‘indie’ theme. The blue of the text stands out and brightens the rest of the trailer

Editing – Scenes speed up and slow down in time with mood and depth of relationship

Font – Plain and simple, standing out comparing to the rest of the colour used

The Great Gatsby

TrailerA war veteran finds himself drawn to the past

and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbour.

The Great Gatsby

Target Audience – 15 + USP – Modern take on an old fashioned classic story,

Luhrmann’s contemporary version of classic film Sound – Begins upbeat and fast tempo song. Voice of main

character as voice over, dialogue of characters, repeating mention of central character. Second song introduced as the emotion of trailer develops

Genre – action and romance conveyed through the choice of shots used and the songs played

Colour – Dramatic and glamorous colours to match the setting and era of film

Editing – Scenes speed up with tempo and build up of the song Font – Old fashioned writing to match the era that the film is

set in

Paranormal Activity

TrailerAfter moving into a new family home, a

couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence.

Paranormal Activity

Target Audience – 16 + USP – Filmed from inside the house, homemade and realistic Sound – Dialogue, starts calm and realistic. Sudden and loud

crashing sound effects. The sound of videotape jittering in the background, adds to the unique feel of a realistic home film

Genre – Dark and night time setting, loud noises and sudden movements convey the theme

Colour – Black and white camera, cold and blue effect which mirrors the fear of the characters

Camera – Handheld camera effect, adds to horror and realist feel

Editing – Fast pace shots speed up as more is discovered and the horror unfolds. Time in bottom corner gives home filmed feel

Font – Blank and plain, stand’s out and is bold and sudden