http://www.spike.com/video/district-9-teaser/3165436
It opens with an establishing shot of the sunset and then a women talking to the camera. It is a documentary style trailer with lots of interviews of people talking directly to the camera. Titles are used throughout and non diegetic which increases in tempo and adds to the suspense. Big names are used which suggests the genre and appeals to the audience. Peter Jackson, who appeals to a massive fan base. The trailer suggests that the film makers are playing around with generic conventions.
Thursday 17 September 2009
The Da Vinci Code Teaser Trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNQ0ExXOWW0
This teaser trailer doesn't actually show you any footage from the actual film which adds mystery. If the audience hadn't read the book they would have no idea about what the film is about, this also adds to the mystery. Dramatic voice overs "men have died to reveal it" also adds to the enigma. The film would appeal to those who have read the book and also those that haven't, and the trailer gives off the sense that it is a thriller. The trailer gives big names to attract audiences and also a release date at the end. It doesn't show any characters.
This teaser trailer doesn't actually show you any footage from the actual film which adds mystery. If the audience hadn't read the book they would have no idea about what the film is about, this also adds to the mystery. Dramatic voice overs "men have died to reveal it" also adds to the enigma. The film would appeal to those who have read the book and also those that haven't, and the trailer gives off the sense that it is a thriller. The trailer gives big names to attract audiences and also a release date at the end. It doesn't show any characters.
V for Vendetta Teaser Trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71qo8T6sBvQ
No real direction of the film is given in this teaser trailer, it creates lots of enigma's which creates audience interest and causes people to talk about the film so word spreads. It uses lots of quick cuts of action filled shots and uses longer shots to create more mystery. This lets the audience know it is a action film. It uses text, "created by the makers of the Matrix triology". This bring in a fan based audience of those who enjoyed the Matrix films. It also uses a popular actors name "Natalie Portman" to bring in an audience. The catchphrase "Remember Remember the 5th of November" is used which is the only clue to what the film is about, Guy Fawkes.
No real direction of the film is given in this teaser trailer, it creates lots of enigma's which creates audience interest and causes people to talk about the film so word spreads. It uses lots of quick cuts of action filled shots and uses longer shots to create more mystery. This lets the audience know it is a action film. It uses text, "created by the makers of the Matrix triology". This bring in a fan based audience of those who enjoyed the Matrix films. It also uses a popular actors name "Natalie Portman" to bring in an audience. The catchphrase "Remember Remember the 5th of November" is used which is the only clue to what the film is about, Guy Fawkes.
Alice in Wonderland Teaser Trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VHRz1S_kYI
So this teaser trailer starts with the Disney logo which all audiences can immediately relate to. The backing track starts slow at the beginning and then gradually increases in volume and tempo as the events evolve and become more exciting. Big names are used in this teaser trailer which brings in fan groups, such as Johnny Depp, which the trailer is very much focused around, and Tim Burton who is also a popular director. Throughout the trailer, the well known character, the Rabbit and the Mad Hatter are shown which the audience can connect with the book and the trailer also takes the audience back to when they read the book and through this make them want to see the film. The trailer leaves a lot to the imagination and uses the famous catchphrase "Your late for a very important date".
So this teaser trailer starts with the Disney logo which all audiences can immediately relate to. The backing track starts slow at the beginning and then gradually increases in volume and tempo as the events evolve and become more exciting. Big names are used in this teaser trailer which brings in fan groups, such as Johnny Depp, which the trailer is very much focused around, and Tim Burton who is also a popular director. Throughout the trailer, the well known character, the Rabbit and the Mad Hatter are shown which the audience can connect with the book and the trailer also takes the audience back to when they read the book and through this make them want to see the film. The trailer leaves a lot to the imagination and uses the famous catchphrase "Your late for a very important date".
Monday 14 September 2009
Fame Teaser Trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGZ9AZg2IaE
An adaptation of the original Fame film, made in 1980. The trailer starts with a big title "It all begins with a dream" and slow music with long clips of a girl singing and playing the piano. It then switches to the well know "theme" song, Fame - Irene Cara, which all fans will automatically be able to relate to the original film and theatre production. Fast cuts of action filled clips let the audience know the theme of the film, faded together with blackouts and titles. Some of the clips are shown through lights which all add up together to make the word "Fame", this title and the release month are the only two things given away by the trailer. "In theatres everywhere this september" also suggests to the audience that the film is based around dance and the theatre. A grown up High School Musical.
An adaptation of the original Fame film, made in 1980. The trailer starts with a big title "It all begins with a dream" and slow music with long clips of a girl singing and playing the piano. It then switches to the well know "theme" song, Fame - Irene Cara, which all fans will automatically be able to relate to the original film and theatre production. Fast cuts of action filled clips let the audience know the theme of the film, faded together with blackouts and titles. Some of the clips are shown through lights which all add up together to make the word "Fame", this title and the release month are the only two things given away by the trailer. "In theatres everywhere this september" also suggests to the audience that the film is based around dance and the theatre. A grown up High School Musical.
Wednesday 9 September 2009
A2 Portfolio...
Ok, so for my media studies A2 portfolio I have to produce a teaser trailer, promotional poster and a front cover for a magazine.
To begin this task I am going to watch and analyse teaser trailers to get the feel of what I am going to do and the key conventions and features of teaser trailer. I shall run a questionnaire to help me decide which genre to make it and then I shall research costumes props and locations.
To begin this task I am going to watch and analyse teaser trailers to get the feel of what I am going to do and the key conventions and features of teaser trailer. I shall run a questionnaire to help me decide which genre to make it and then I shall research costumes props and locations.
Creativity...
How did you use media forms to come up with something new and original?
I used film openings from a number of films to decide on the genre of the film I wanted to make. I then read several newspaper and magazine articles to help me come up with some inspiration for the storyline of my film. I decided to use the story of a young girl who was suffering from heart problems to base my storyline around and adapted it to fit some of my own ideas.
Digital Technology...
How did you use the media technologies in the construction and research, planning and evaluation stages?
I used media technologies in the research stage of my portfolio by analysing the opening scenes to a number of different films in different genres. I did this using DVD's and also websites online such as YouTube and the BBC iplayer.
Planning my film involved taking pictures from websites such as Google Images and copying and pasting them onto a storyboard using the program Microsoft Publisher.
When it came to constructing my opening to my film I used a digital video camera and also a microphone to record sounds straight onto my film. When it came to editing my film I uploaded the clips onto the computer and used Ulead Editing Suite to cut and paste them together, add an audio sound track and titles.
Evaluating my film I wrote it the evalution out in draft and then copied and pasted it onto my blog, again using the internet.
I used media technologies in the research stage of my portfolio by analysing the opening scenes to a number of different films in different genres. I did this using DVD's and also websites online such as YouTube and the BBC iplayer.
Planning my film involved taking pictures from websites such as Google Images and copying and pasting them onto a storyboard using the program Microsoft Publisher.
When it came to constructing my opening to my film I used a digital video camera and also a microphone to record sounds straight onto my film. When it came to editing my film I uploaded the clips onto the computer and used Ulead Editing Suite to cut and paste them together, add an audio sound track and titles.
Evaluating my film I wrote it the evalution out in draft and then copied and pasted it onto my blog, again using the internet.
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