Monday, 1 October 2012

Conventions of a film trailer

Before even considering to film my film trailer, I must firstly create a draft film, a story board. However more importantly I need to research the codes and conventions which apply towards a media film trailer.



A trailer should attract a particular audience for the film, wether this be specific or not.

A film trailer should attract the attention of the audience in a unique way, or by promoting intertextuality, therefore causing the audience to become encased in the trailer. And make them want to watch the entire film.

There should be a certain storyline, portraying a unique plot.

The trailer should introduce the main characters/ character.

The trailer should be made up of quick pacing clips.

The trailer should slowly build tension, and produce an exciting point.

It should contain graphics/ images and text to explain the film shortly.

It should include music and a voice over.

Below is my conventions of a horror film, and I have presented them in a list.

Film trailer also have:

- An approval for the age rating, from film ratings.com.


Every film also has a production company, for mine this is Konami




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