Film - Red Eye
Genre-Psychological Thriller
Opening- The opening of the trailer begins with a very positive mood and tone. The use of lively energetic music is an example of parallel sound. The first thing that is seen is a quick succession of establishing shots. This is used to set the scene and introduce the narrative. The trailer introduces the protagonist of the movie. This shot is a medium close up from a high angle which connotes that she may be subordinate in the movie or at risk. The weather that is being shown illustrates pathetic fallacy, again reinforcing that there is danger to come. A following shot is a hitchcock zoom which gives an atmosphere of a busy airport. As the woman’s flight is delayed she meets a man and they seem to hit is off straight away. But this all changes as the trailer continues on. There is a brief pan shot which is a symbol for the realisation that things are no longer positive. There is then a 'double take' in slow motion to connote that something is wrong. The diegetic sound confirms this as the male says "my business is all about you". This then set the tone for the drama that will unfold. The introduction of this character conforms to Propp's theory of there being 8 key character, the 'villain' being one of them.
Types of shots- There are many different shots but some of the best shots are the birds eye view shot which could...There are many other shots including close up, extreme close ups of the characters faces, medium close ups, dolly shots, tracking shots, establishing shot etc.
Editing/special effects- In the trailer the special effects include a blur in the vision for the audience to make it seem/show that something is wrong and serious. There are a range of different camera shots that make it look like there a special effects involved when they are not. Although at the beginning with the hitchcock zoom has been sped up to give the illusion of a hectic atmosphere and the blured vision also has a similar effect. CGI has been used in order to create a fake explosion in the trailer and this makes it seem like there is action involved in the film and interests both genders to the film as the trailer includes conventions that appeal to both audiences.
Colour- At the beginning of the trailer the colours is bright and seems positive which attracts the audience. However as the trailer progresses on, the colour becomes dark and dim to highlight emotions through the trailer. The dark colours reflect on the genre type of the trailer which will keep the target audience interested for the whole duration of the trailer.
Narrative-The storyline of the trailer is very clever and skilfully guide us towards Todorovs narrative theory of the 5 key stages. Equilibrium, Disruption, Dis-equilibrium, however it leaves the audience wanting to see what the solution and new equilibrium is. The trailer follows the emotional journey of the lead woman and the mystery man she meets at the airport. All seems well until he explains he is there to emotionally blackmail her. The next minutes of trailer consists of plenty of fight scenes and action. And this leads to the intense atmosphere that the trailer gives off at the end and this makes the audience want to see what the final outcome of the film is, from the trailer. The trailer ends on a cliff hanger which allows the audience to feel a sense of emotion for the characters and make them want to watch the film.
Use of text/language- The use of text and language is very useful as it keeps the target audience wanting to know more about the film. Also the mind games that are shown help the audience to visualise what is going on and how the emotions are effected by this. By the use of the words in the trailer the audience will stay interested because they are unable to predict what is going to happen as it is quite reserved and doesn’t give away anything. With the text it tells a story to help the audience understand what is happening which interests them to watch the film.
Voice over- There are 2 proper voice over’s which help highlight the seriousness of what is happening in the film.
Dialogue- The dialogue is one of the most important parts of the trailer. At the beginning it is very positive, calm and friendly. Then as the trailer progresses, the atmosphere turns to a serious and negative tone. Due to the genre being a psychological thriller the nature of the dialogue challenges the mind and helps the audience to visualise what it would be like in that situation. This allows the audience to sympathise with the characters and feel different emotions towards them. Also it keeps the audience interested as it is very unexpected and anything could happen.
Sound- A the beginning of the trailer the non diegetic sound is quite bouncy but mellow music which seems very positive, however around half way through the trailer the music changes and it becomes very serious where it sounds dark and eerie. The music starts to pick up a faster pace which will keep the target audience interested and intrigued.
Use of Stars- Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins), Rachel McAdams (The Notebook)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMMGg_idxqE
Opening- The opening of the trailer begins with a very positive mood and tone. The use of lively energetic music is an example of parallel sound. The first thing that is seen is a quick succession of establishing shots. This is used to set the scene and introduce the narrative. The trailer introduces the protagonist of the movie. This shot is a medium close up from a high angle which connotes that she may be subordinate in the movie or at risk. The weather that is being shown illustrates pathetic fallacy, again reinforcing that there is danger to come. A following shot is a hitchcock zoom which gives an atmosphere of a busy airport. As the woman’s flight is delayed she meets a man and they seem to hit is off straight away. But this all changes as the trailer continues on. There is a brief pan shot which is a symbol for the realisation that things are no longer positive. There is then a 'double take' in slow motion to connote that something is wrong. The diegetic sound confirms this as the male says "my business is all about you". This then set the tone for the drama that will unfold. The introduction of this character conforms to Propp's theory of there being 8 key character, the 'villain' being one of them.
Types of shots- There are many different shots but some of the best shots are the birds eye view shot which could...There are many other shots including close up, extreme close ups of the characters faces, medium close ups, dolly shots, tracking shots, establishing shot etc.
Editing/special effects- In the trailer the special effects include a blur in the vision for the audience to make it seem/show that something is wrong and serious. There are a range of different camera shots that make it look like there a special effects involved when they are not. Although at the beginning with the hitchcock zoom has been sped up to give the illusion of a hectic atmosphere and the blured vision also has a similar effect. CGI has been used in order to create a fake explosion in the trailer and this makes it seem like there is action involved in the film and interests both genders to the film as the trailer includes conventions that appeal to both audiences.
Colour- At the beginning of the trailer the colours is bright and seems positive which attracts the audience. However as the trailer progresses on, the colour becomes dark and dim to highlight emotions through the trailer. The dark colours reflect on the genre type of the trailer which will keep the target audience interested for the whole duration of the trailer.
Narrative-The storyline of the trailer is very clever and skilfully guide us towards Todorovs narrative theory of the 5 key stages. Equilibrium, Disruption, Dis-equilibrium, however it leaves the audience wanting to see what the solution and new equilibrium is. The trailer follows the emotional journey of the lead woman and the mystery man she meets at the airport. All seems well until he explains he is there to emotionally blackmail her. The next minutes of trailer consists of plenty of fight scenes and action. And this leads to the intense atmosphere that the trailer gives off at the end and this makes the audience want to see what the final outcome of the film is, from the trailer. The trailer ends on a cliff hanger which allows the audience to feel a sense of emotion for the characters and make them want to watch the film.
Use of text/language- The use of text and language is very useful as it keeps the target audience wanting to know more about the film. Also the mind games that are shown help the audience to visualise what is going on and how the emotions are effected by this. By the use of the words in the trailer the audience will stay interested because they are unable to predict what is going to happen as it is quite reserved and doesn’t give away anything. With the text it tells a story to help the audience understand what is happening which interests them to watch the film.
Voice over- There are 2 proper voice over’s which help highlight the seriousness of what is happening in the film.
Dialogue- The dialogue is one of the most important parts of the trailer. At the beginning it is very positive, calm and friendly. Then as the trailer progresses, the atmosphere turns to a serious and negative tone. Due to the genre being a psychological thriller the nature of the dialogue challenges the mind and helps the audience to visualise what it would be like in that situation. This allows the audience to sympathise with the characters and feel different emotions towards them. Also it keeps the audience interested as it is very unexpected and anything could happen.
Sound- A the beginning of the trailer the non diegetic sound is quite bouncy but mellow music which seems very positive, however around half way through the trailer the music changes and it becomes very serious where it sounds dark and eerie. The music starts to pick up a faster pace which will keep the target audience interested and intrigued.
Use of Stars- Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins), Rachel McAdams (The Notebook)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMMGg_idxqE
Film - Gone
Target audience and genre- Thriller - This thriller is a big showcase for star Amanda Seyfried, who is practically in every single scene from start to finish. The target audience for this film is young adults, particularly women. Some language, violent content, and mature subject matter make the film too intense for children.
Opening- The opening starts with a brief zoom shot of a house where two sisters live. The sisters are talking and this sets the scene in neutral way as it is neither positive or negative. There are 3 different shots that show the conglomerate and production company logo, this shows the audience who is distributing the film. There is a bluring shot where the main character finds that her sister has been taken and this then creates a negative atmosphere fairly early on because this is where the trailer changes from positive to negative. The tone of voices is quite positive and the scene is quite dark and dull which could connote that there is something bad or dangerous to come but nothing is being given away. The non-diegetic background sound is quite eerie and tells the audience that something is potentially about to happen. As the trailer continues it becomes negative and reveals to the audience the genre of the film and the storyline behind the film.
Types of shots- Camerawork - Trailer starts with a long shot of house and car and this sets the scene for the beginning of the trailer as it is neither positive or negative and gives the trailer a neutral atmosphere for the audience to work with. There are numerous medium shots at displayed at the beginning and a close up of main star vehicle. This has been done to keep the flow of the trailer quite quick in order to keep the audience interested through the duration of the trailer. There is an establishing shot of the estate that the victim lives and it is showing a car travelling towards the camera. This helps the audience visualise the possible outcome of the trailer and wonder why they have been shown this. There is a close up of the woman and medium shot of a bedroom that is empty, this is continued with a blurring shot (of realisation/shock) this connotes that something is wrong and is the turning point for the trailer. Laura Mulvey (1975) can be applied here with her 'male gaze' theory as using an attractive star vehicle will appeal to the opposite sex and appeal to that audience. She also states that women are seen as 'objects of sexual desire' and this is shown throughout the trailer, through close up shots of her face and body as there is a brief scene where she is in the shower and the audience can see her shadow through the curtain. Another theorist that can be reinforced by this is Kilbourne who argued that "media representations presents women as mannequins: tall and thin, often US size zero, with very long legs, perfect teeth and hair, and skin without a blemish in sight". This theory is reinforced in the trailer as the main star vehicle has all of these points as she has been used to attract the target audience. Most of the women being portrayed in the trailer support all of these points too as none of them are unattractive, although this also applies to the majority of male characters too. There are quick shots of flashbacks which connote that the main character has had bad experiences in the past and they have been triggered off by an event, which is later revealed in the trailer. It has been used to allow the audience to understand the characters and feel emotions towards them. Later on in the trailer there is a tilt shot (downwards) of a police vehicle and this could be connoting that she is looking down at authority. Medium shot of the woods that she is in. Towards the middle of the trailer there is a wormhole shot of the hole in the ground to create the effect that the audience is experiencing the situation that she is in and there is also a birds eye shot showing the victim in a hole in the woods, pleading for help as she is unable to get out. This particular shot is used to build suspense for the audience and make them want to see the outcome for the character. Establishing shot of woods and city. Birds eye/Tracking shot trough the city (helicopter arial view). This is a usual convention of action films and as this is a psychological thriller it connotes that there is some action involved in the film and this type of shot shows the audience that there is action to come.
Editing/transactions/special effects- Editing - At the beginning of the trailer there is a zoom in long shot of a house and car then the scene goes into the house where there is a one two shot of sisters talking on the phone. With each scene there is a fade in and out of scenes which gives the trailer rhythm and keeps the audiences interested as it is not too slow and boring them. Blur and distorted scene (realisation from the character) follows after this to create a sense of apprehension and an unsettling atmosphere. A cut-in shot of feet walking through the woods allows the audience to question who it is and wonder whats happening in the trailer. With this dramatic shot this again adds to the apprehension.
Colour- Lighting - Dark and eerie, night- gets naturally darker at the beginning. Dark room lit by a dull lamp. This has been used to create suspense for the audience and helps create an intense atmosphere.
Narrative- When her sister disappears, Jill is convinced the serial killer who kidnapped her two years ago has returned, and she sets out to once again face her abductor, save her sister and get revenge on him once and for all.
Use of text/language- The text and language of the trailer is very brief. The scenes are very negative and make the audience want to see more by the dialogue that the characters have. Because of the dialogue it makes the storylines interesting and they have been shown as there is desperation in the characters voice which in some ways can be persuasive to some audiences. A the beginning of the trailer the dialogue is very fluent and there are a few conversations between Jill and her sister, as the trailer progresses on the dialogue becomes more serious and the tone of voice is more negative. the conversation between characters becomes brief and the pace of the trailer picks up to make the trailer more gripping.
Voice over- With the voice over in this trailer it is very organised. The voice begins before the scene in most cases and ends when the scene has ended. This is quite effective as it is easier for the audience to take because of the way it has been produced.
Dialogue- very serious. She is convinced that the same person has taken her sister and needs the police to believe her but they think she is crazy. The desperation in the dialogue gives the storyline that edge and makes the audience want to watch the film to see what happens.
Sound- Non-diegetic sound of music. Sounds scary or mysterious. Grabs attention. Diegetic sound of people (sisters) talking to each other. Sound of people talking while the scenes continue. Eerie non diegetic sound continues (drums). Diegetic sound-dialogue of people.
Use of stars (e.g. actors, producer, director)-
Director:
Heitor Dhalia
Writer:
Allison Burnett
Stars:
Amanda Seyfried
Jennifer Carpenter
Wes Bentley
Target audience and genre- Thriller - This thriller is a big showcase for star Amanda Seyfried, who is practically in every single scene from start to finish. The target audience for this film is young adults, particularly women. Some language, violent content, and mature subject matter make the film too intense for children.
Opening- The opening starts with a brief zoom shot of a house where two sisters live. The sisters are talking and this sets the scene in neutral way as it is neither positive or negative. There are 3 different shots that show the conglomerate and production company logo, this shows the audience who is distributing the film. There is a bluring shot where the main character finds that her sister has been taken and this then creates a negative atmosphere fairly early on because this is where the trailer changes from positive to negative. The tone of voices is quite positive and the scene is quite dark and dull which could connote that there is something bad or dangerous to come but nothing is being given away. The non-diegetic background sound is quite eerie and tells the audience that something is potentially about to happen. As the trailer continues it becomes negative and reveals to the audience the genre of the film and the storyline behind the film.
Types of shots- Camerawork - Trailer starts with a long shot of house and car and this sets the scene for the beginning of the trailer as it is neither positive or negative and gives the trailer a neutral atmosphere for the audience to work with. There are numerous medium shots at displayed at the beginning and a close up of main star vehicle. This has been done to keep the flow of the trailer quite quick in order to keep the audience interested through the duration of the trailer. There is an establishing shot of the estate that the victim lives and it is showing a car travelling towards the camera. This helps the audience visualise the possible outcome of the trailer and wonder why they have been shown this. There is a close up of the woman and medium shot of a bedroom that is empty, this is continued with a blurring shot (of realisation/shock) this connotes that something is wrong and is the turning point for the trailer. Laura Mulvey (1975) can be applied here with her 'male gaze' theory as using an attractive star vehicle will appeal to the opposite sex and appeal to that audience. She also states that women are seen as 'objects of sexual desire' and this is shown throughout the trailer, through close up shots of her face and body as there is a brief scene where she is in the shower and the audience can see her shadow through the curtain. Another theorist that can be reinforced by this is Kilbourne who argued that "media representations presents women as mannequins: tall and thin, often US size zero, with very long legs, perfect teeth and hair, and skin without a blemish in sight". This theory is reinforced in the trailer as the main star vehicle has all of these points as she has been used to attract the target audience. Most of the women being portrayed in the trailer support all of these points too as none of them are unattractive, although this also applies to the majority of male characters too. There are quick shots of flashbacks which connote that the main character has had bad experiences in the past and they have been triggered off by an event, which is later revealed in the trailer. It has been used to allow the audience to understand the characters and feel emotions towards them. Later on in the trailer there is a tilt shot (downwards) of a police vehicle and this could be connoting that she is looking down at authority. Medium shot of the woods that she is in. Towards the middle of the trailer there is a wormhole shot of the hole in the ground to create the effect that the audience is experiencing the situation that she is in and there is also a birds eye shot showing the victim in a hole in the woods, pleading for help as she is unable to get out. This particular shot is used to build suspense for the audience and make them want to see the outcome for the character. Establishing shot of woods and city. Birds eye/Tracking shot trough the city (helicopter arial view). This is a usual convention of action films and as this is a psychological thriller it connotes that there is some action involved in the film and this type of shot shows the audience that there is action to come.
Editing/transactions/special effects- Editing - At the beginning of the trailer there is a zoom in long shot of a house and car then the scene goes into the house where there is a one two shot of sisters talking on the phone. With each scene there is a fade in and out of scenes which gives the trailer rhythm and keeps the audiences interested as it is not too slow and boring them. Blur and distorted scene (realisation from the character) follows after this to create a sense of apprehension and an unsettling atmosphere. A cut-in shot of feet walking through the woods allows the audience to question who it is and wonder whats happening in the trailer. With this dramatic shot this again adds to the apprehension.
Colour- Lighting - Dark and eerie, night- gets naturally darker at the beginning. Dark room lit by a dull lamp. This has been used to create suspense for the audience and helps create an intense atmosphere.
Narrative- When her sister disappears, Jill is convinced the serial killer who kidnapped her two years ago has returned, and she sets out to once again face her abductor, save her sister and get revenge on him once and for all.
Use of text/language- The text and language of the trailer is very brief. The scenes are very negative and make the audience want to see more by the dialogue that the characters have. Because of the dialogue it makes the storylines interesting and they have been shown as there is desperation in the characters voice which in some ways can be persuasive to some audiences. A the beginning of the trailer the dialogue is very fluent and there are a few conversations between Jill and her sister, as the trailer progresses on the dialogue becomes more serious and the tone of voice is more negative. the conversation between characters becomes brief and the pace of the trailer picks up to make the trailer more gripping.
Voice over- With the voice over in this trailer it is very organised. The voice begins before the scene in most cases and ends when the scene has ended. This is quite effective as it is easier for the audience to take because of the way it has been produced.
Dialogue- very serious. She is convinced that the same person has taken her sister and needs the police to believe her but they think she is crazy. The desperation in the dialogue gives the storyline that edge and makes the audience want to watch the film to see what happens.
Sound- Non-diegetic sound of music. Sounds scary or mysterious. Grabs attention. Diegetic sound of people (sisters) talking to each other. Sound of people talking while the scenes continue. Eerie non diegetic sound continues (drums). Diegetic sound-dialogue of people.
Use of stars (e.g. actors, producer, director)-
Director:
Heitor Dhalia
Writer:
Allison Burnett
Stars:
Amanda Seyfried
Jennifer Carpenter
Wes Bentley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWPM0uS1SO8
Film - Inception
Target audience and genre- The genre of the film is a thriller. The target audience is predominantly aimed at young men between the age of 16-37 years of age and is an action packed movie. However the plot and the idea appeal to both genders. As the genre is a thriller, it is packed with action and is defiantly a mind challenging film which in my opinion appeal well to both target audiences as I loved the film! The carefully thought out film shows mind challenging properties which has created a huge reaction to the film over the globe and allows the audience to engage with the film. Due to the trailer.
Opening- The opening starts with an ariel view of a city in the USA, this shows the audience that it is potentially a high budgeted film as there are two ariel views one after the other. This makes the target audience interested straight away because of the fast movements. This is followed by a long tilt down shot of a train crossing the boarder. Straight after this shot there is another of the train but this time the camera shot is tilting up at the train and this keeps the audience interested because of the fast pace of the trailer in the first 10 seconds. The lighting is naturally bright which is neutral to the audience which keeps them guessing about the plot of the film. The audience can then hear the major star vehicle talking as it goes from non-diegetic to diegetic sound. This is very engaging as soon as the audience hears the non-diegetic sound in the background. There is a medium close up on the star vehicle and the lighting is very dark which connotes that something negative is about to happen, there is then a quick close up of Leonardo DiCaprio which is followed quickly by a cut in of him loading a gun. This immediately interests the target audience because they want to know why he is doing this and this keeps the audience on their toes to keep watching the trailer. After this there is a long shot of a populated area and an explosion which again stereotypically appeals to a male target audience. There is a brief shooting scene, this is used to create drama and suddenly interest the target audience but not give too much away about the storyline of the film. After the quick action packed scenes the next scene is two men talking in a very calm manner, the lighting is again quite dark but the lighting is an evening light which makes the shot a warm orange. There is a tilt down shot of the main characters and then this is followed by a scene of a street being warped and being made to look like a parallel universe and unreal but it looks so real to the audience that it messes with their mind and makes them curious about the content of the film which makes the audience want to watch the film because of the interesting opening of the trailer.
Quickly there is a cut in of an unusual object which already interests the audience. The voice over in the background of DiCaprio (star vehicle), with the dialogue, the audience is already hooked. Then with the special effects the audience is again stunned by what is being shown and this keeps the audience interested. The music is very persuasive as it seems very serious and keeps you interested as it seems as if something is going to happen very soon.
Types of shots- Camerawork - There are many different shot types within the trailer. There is a long shot to medium shot of the star vehicle, there is a cut-in of the strange spinning object, there is a tilt up and tilt down during the trailer scenes, Over-the-shoulder shot, close up shot, tracking shot, birds eye view shot, and many others.
Editing/transactions/special effects- Editing - There is a frequent amount of editing within the film and film trailer. At the beginning the audience can see how the mind can warp objects and how the road and building were edited to create the unusual effect. This is what draws the audience in with special effect such as this. There are many more special effects such as the boards fading in and out also with the WB logo being warped and how the camera tracks the logo as well. This gives the trailer a flow and doesn’t seem amateur or below standards.
Colour- Lighting - The lighting during the trailer is quite dull. There are many dark colours which suit’s the genre and style of the film trailer.
Narrative- In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest job to date: Inception.
Use of text/language-
Voice over- The voice over is Leonardo DiCaprio mainly using a persuasive dialogue to entice audiences in which makes the trailer very persuasive and makes the audience want to watch the trailer. The voice over conventionally continues a dialogue between characters through different scenes.
Dialogue- The dialogue plays a huge part within the trailer. The dialogue at the beginning seems very intense, which makes the audience want to know why and question what the film is about by the dialogue. The unusual nature of the film already persuades audiences to watch the film and the trailer is very persuasive.
Sound-
Use of stars (e.g. actors, producer, director)-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WpEc-rJQ3s
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