Film trailers are a form of promotional film material. They are made up of particular clips that show the most interesting parts of the film. Some of the codes and conventions of a film trailer are:
+ Include credits and directors names, may also include film company logos
+ Introduction of the main cast
+ Inter titles
+ Montage of important scenes from the film
+ Some narrative/ voice over dependent on genre
+ Usually ends on a cliff hanger, dependent on genre
+ Information on where to find out more about the film, for example social networking sites or official website
+ Usually shows attention grabbing footage
+ Sets genre and setting of the film
+ Introduction of the main cast
+ Inter titles
+ Montage of important scenes from the film
+ Some narrative/ voice over dependent on genre
+ Usually ends on a cliff hanger, dependent on genre
+ Information on where to find out more about the film, for example social networking sites or official website
+ Usually shows attention grabbing footage
+ Sets genre and setting of the film
+ Usually 2-3 minutes in length
+ Lighting, Music and Mise en Scene also help show the genre of the film.
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