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Conventions of A Film Trailer

The document outlines the main conventions of film trailers, including that they do not reveal too much of the plot, show important characters and climactic scenes, provide narrative and insight into the story through editing and soundtrack. It also describes the two main types of trailers - teaser trailers, which are shorter and aim to generate early anticipation, and theatrical trailers, which are longer and showcase more of the film's highlights in the weeks before release.

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Conventions of A Film Trailer

The document outlines the main conventions of film trailers, including that they do not reveal too much of the plot, show important characters and climactic scenes, provide narrative and insight into the story through editing and soundtrack. It also describes the two main types of trailers - teaser trailers, which are shorter and aim to generate early anticipation, and theatrical trailers, which are longer and showcase more of the film's highlights in the weeks before release.

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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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