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Monday, 26 September 2011

Trailer Structure

ACT 1
Shots of studio idents both english and american, winner of film festivals (Anglo-American)
Establishing/Master shot of main location which is London
Shot of main character in location
Introduction to main character by sound bites to confirm narrative
Antagonist introduced after main character to show importance in the film
Capture her isolation, lo-fi vibe
Slow paced editing to fit conventions of a standard film trailer
Use of fade in/out editing also
ACT 2
The problem introduced/ Good vs. Evil standard convention
Increase speed of editing between shots
Dialogue between antagonist and protagonist to help introduce problem to audience
Audience becomes more emotive towards protagonist
Mystery introduced, psychological element
Introduction of alter ego character, ends ACT 2 and increase editing to montage speed
ACT 3
Montage introduced
Action scenes used with fast paced editing to increase suspense and sell the film
Sound Effects used to increase action theme
Problem is intensified with the antagonist, more shots of both antagonist and protagonist to show conflict
Dramatic change of location to show the change of tone in the narrative of the fill
Finale Introduction more alter ego character, long end shot to show all alter ego characters to increase curiosity of the audience and make them want to see the film more
Title of film

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