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    CONVENTIONS OF A FILM TRAILER

    - Billy Gibson

    MAIN FUNCTIONS OF A TRAILER

    Usually not in order

    Doesnt reveal too much

    Reveals all/ most important characters

    Narrative/ over voice

    Shows action/ climactic scenes

    Insight into the plot/ story

    Pace of editing and change of scenes changes in time with soundtrack

    TYPES OF TRAILERS

    When creating a trailer the creators will have to decide if it is going to be a; teaser trailer or a
    theatrical trailer.

    There are many differences between the two

    Teaser Trailers are;

    Theatrical Trailers are;

    Cut and played in cinemas in early stages of


    the promotional campaign

    Usually about 1/1.30 minutes long

    Aim of it is to tease and entice audiences

    Creates anticipation and excitement long


    before it will be released

    Usually 2/3 minutes long


    Showcases stars
    Played 3/4 weeks before the film is released
    Visual images shown are very short
    Given classification
    Dramatic camera angles
    Highlights best bits of the film without context
    Voiceovers used to tell story/ give information
    One liners of conversation
    Title may not appear until the end
    If a big movie, may be multiple trailers
    Ends with a climatic scene

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