Analysing a trailer

 

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

Pace: how quickly or slowly the shots within the trailer play

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	COMMENTS
Genre
Narrative
Unique Selling Point
Target audience
Music
Shot types/camera angles
Pace
Dialogue
Voiceover
Special effects
Credits and intertitles