A2: Trailer Analysis

After finishing the trailer I received feedback on the video by uploading it on the school youtube channel and showing it to other students. Much of the feedback I received was positive on youtube. However, feedback I received from students who watched my trailer included some suggestions and improvements for it. One of the suggestions I received was to make the trailer shorter including less still image shots as this makes the trailer look unprofessional. I acted upon this advice and removed the majority of still images used in my trailer to make it look realistic and professional.

http://youtu.be/P7oFnFJuml4

I included a variety of shot types to make the link to the psychological thriller genre much more clear.

Like every trailer, the MPAA rating card is a significant aspect to make it look professional and show the audience that it is a rated trailer. 

The distributors to be referenced is also a significant element of a trailer . I made sure to include this at the beginning of the trailer making it look realistic.

The first sequence of my trailer includes still image shots. They appear as flashbacks and gradually increases the tension. The use of more than one flashback links to some of the trailers I had found in my research.

Different angled shots made a huge difference in creating an effect for my trailer. The high angle canted shot allows the audience to see both characters in the frame. We can see the interrogator questioning as well as the girls reactions. 

The shot types also include a close up so we get to see the facial expressions and reactions. A psychological thriller film has many close ups of the protagonists face allowing us to see their reaction.

Like many trailers, I edited one stills that had cations on them explaining to the audience what the film is about or alternatively, increasing the suspense and mystery of the subject that the film revolves around.

Hand held recording was also effective as it gave the shot a shaky effect.

This still shows a mid shot of the girl sitting alone.

The last sequence show the girl walking away from the camera in the same location as the starting of the trailer.

The last sequence also focuses on a still of the protagonist walking away from the camera in a void.  This links to the psychological genre again as it causes mystery and places emphasis on the obscurity surrounding the girl.

Like many trailers, at some point of the trailer the audience sees the release date and credits mentioning the actors, directors and everyone who worked as part of the film. I decided to include this at the end of the film as the release date is what the audience would be waiting to see.