In class, we were given a random name of a place, a random title and an object. The objects varied from a compass to a Jamaican note. After we were given our three pieces of information, in small groups we had to come up with a teaser trailer relating it to the object, title and place we were given. Doing this task helped me understand what sort of conventions are used to make a successful film trailer. For example, a voiceover is always good to have, this is because it helps add a little more information about the film without exposing too much! A catchy title is needed which relates to the film. The same as a voice over, the title shouldn't give away too much about the film but it should stand out to the viewers.
Inter titles are also great to have! These always engages the viewer to go and view the film. This is because these titles have background information about the ratings, who directed the film and adds suspense with lexical items such as having a countdown on the screen or rhetorical questions. Music is also a good quality to have as it helps the trailer flow as well as building suspense if the music is dramatic and loud. In a horror trailer, sound effects work really well as they creep the viewers and scare them which may give them a hype to watch the film.
Camera shots is another convention needed in a trailer in order for it to be considered successful. Fast paced and multiple angle shots are required to make the trailer more interesting and enjoyable to watch. If the viewers enjoy the trailer, they will enjoy the film!
In conclusion, doing this activity which took only 5-10 minutes made me think out side the box more and have a wider range of thoughts. It showed that with little information, you could make a potentially successful trailer out of it. It helped our group skills too as the task enabled us to communicate and share ideas and build on our weak areas.
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