Definitions
Credits and intertitles: these are
words on screen that give information to the audience
Dialogue: any conversations between
characte
Genre: a type or category of film e.g. horror, romantic comedy etc
Music: the choice of music can have a huge impact on the ‘mood’ of a fil
Narrative: the ‘story’ or plot structure of
a film or trailer
Shot types/camera angles: for
example, close-up, medium shot or long shot
Special effects: includes
computer-generated graphics, stunts and explosions
Target audience: the group
of people a film or other product is aimed at
Unique Selling Point: what makes
a particular film unique and ‘sellable’
Voiceover: a voice recorded over the top of
the trailer to give information to the audience
Analysing a Trailer
Film trailers are a form of advertising. Trailers are
structured to include the best bits of a film to encourage as many people as
possible to see the film at the cinema. Complete the following table for one
film trailer. Include as much detail as possible.
Write the name of the trailer you are analysing here:
FEATURE
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COMMENTS
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Genre
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Narrative
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Unique Selling Point
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Target audience
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Music
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Shot types/camera angles
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Pace
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Dialogue
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Voiceover
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Special effects
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Credits and intertitles
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