0:00- A birds eye view of an outside location in the dark is shown. Ambient sound of rain is used.
0:02- A tracking mid shot of the main character is used, a knocking sound effect is used as-well as diegetic dialogue and a voice over.
0:05- The shot cuts to an over the shoulder medium shot of the protagonist.
0:07- An over the shoulder shot of the door opening which introduces the antagonist characters.
0:09- The first title screen appears on screen, the incidental music begins.
0:11- A series of shots that vary from long shots to medium shots are edited together as a montage, a voice over is used to develop the narrative further.
0:13- Another title screen is embedded with a catchphrase that relates to the narrative. The dialogue for the next shot sound bridges into this shot introduces the next part of the trailer.
0:16- A three shot of the characters sat on the bed together.
0:18- A different angle and placement of the camera is used for the same shot.
0:22- A series of shots that are love/intimate scenes are shown with low key lighting.
0:24- The title screen is shown to the viewer.
0:26- A mid shot of the protagonist walking through the house as the camera tracks him.
0:31- A title screen of the director is shown to the audience.
Sunday, 18 October 2015
Knock Knock Thriller Teaser Trailer Analysis
Rating: R
Director: Eli Roth
Actors: Keanu Reeves
Production: Black Bear Pictures
Box Office:TBR
Awards: TBR
Target Audience.
The target audience for this trailer would be males and females from the age of around 13 year olds to 25 year olds. I think that this is a goof age range as 13 is a good age for children to become interested in watching thriller/horror films. However if it were any younger this may be quite disturbing and wouldn't be as appropriate. The age of 25 is a good age to watch thriller films as this age range still finds this genre of film interesting and appealing. However if it were any older than 25 it may be seen as tacky, cheesy or boring.
Camera, Editing and mise en scene.
The opening shot of the trailer is a bird's eye view shot of an outside location in the dark. This shot adds a mysterious and eerie tone to the opening of the trailer, this is further supported by the low key lighting which is conventionally used in thriller or horror films as a tool to create atmosphere and suspense. The shot is quite abstract so it makes the audience wonder who is there or what is going to be happening. The angle of this shot enables the audience to have a clear look at the environment of one of the filming locations. The bird's eye angle also gives the illusion that the buildings in the shot are smaller than they actually are. The camera movement pans slightly and immediately cuts to the next shot.
The opening shot of the trailer is a bird's eye view shot of an outside location in the dark. This shot adds a mysterious and eerie tone to the opening of the trailer, this is further supported by the low key lighting which is conventionally used in thriller or horror films as a tool to create atmosphere and suspense. The shot is quite abstract so it makes the audience wonder who is there or what is going to be happening. The angle of this shot enables the audience to have a clear look at the environment of one of the filming locations. The bird's eye angle also gives the illusion that the buildings in the shot are smaller than they actually are. The camera movement pans slightly and immediately cuts to the next shot.
The next shot used in this trailer is a mid shot of a male character. The character has longer hair and a beard which could suggest and infer that he doesn't care much about his appearance. The costume that this character is wearing is quite laid back and casual which suggests that he is a typical guy- this gives the audience a sense of normality. The camera tracks this character as he moves towards the camera- the angle used also creates an eye line match to the audience which makes the trailer more inclusive. This shot and angle exhibits the appearance of his house. The lighting in this shot is high key and adds the sense of reality and normality, this lighting used in this shot juxtaposes the low key lighting in the previous shot. This therefore shows development and progress of the trailer.
This shot then cuts to an over the shoulder shot of the character walking through his house again. The over the shoulder helps the audience feel more included in the trailer and that this shot could be from their point of view.
This shot then cuts to an over the shoulder shot of the character walking through his house again. The over the shoulder helps the audience feel more included in the trailer and that this shot could be from their point of view.
The next shown in the trailer is of the main character opening his front door. This shot then transitions into a group shot that introduces the two other main character who are teenage girls. The costumes that these characters are wearing follow the archetype that females wear pink and very feminine clothing. The girls are also wearing jewellery which again supports the feminine archetype. The rule of 2/3rd and the composition of shot exhibits the two female characters as the dominant character in this shot.
A series of shots that vary from long shots, medium shots and medium close ups exhibit to the audience what the protagonist's character is like on a daily basis. These shots are put together using montage editing which exhibits to the audience that the narrative is developing and changing as the trailer goes on.
A three shot of all the characters sat on the sofa exhibits the storyline progressing and developing. The composition of shot exhibits the two girls to be the dominant characters as they are taking up the majority of the shot.
The title screen used for the trailer at the end relates back to the narrative and emphasises to the audience the key theme of this film. The black background against the white font gives the ghostly illusion and makes it seem more eerie and creepy. The door icon used in this title is an icon for the film and is an association the audience will make with the narrative.
Sound.
The sound for the trailer begins with ambient sound of rain which sets the tone and atmosphere for the film. The ambient sound creates a realistic portrayal for the narrative and makes the audience believe that it actually happened. However in order to make this sound more prominent a sound effect could have been overlaid in order to make it sound stronger. Diegetic dialogue from the protagonist is used to create a realistic atmosphere. The voice over from the other character sound bridges into the next shot when we get a clear look at the other characters. A voice over is used continually throughout the trailer in order to develop the narrative further. Shots are used to back up and show relationship between the sound and shot. An incidental sound track begins at the point in which the first title screen is shown. The sound track creates a sinister tone to the trailer and follows the conventions of thriller films. The low tone of the track creates an ominous atmosphere and conveys to the audience that something bad is going to happen.
Friday, 16 October 2015
Psycho Trailer- Specfic Genre Analsis
Name: Pyscho
Date Released: 1960
Rating: 15
Production Company: Shamley Productions
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Box Office: Gross $32,000,000
Actors: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh
Awards: Oscar Nominated for Best Actress in supporting role, Best Director, Best Cinematography. Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.
Target Audience:
After watching the trailer for Pyscho I think that the Primary target audience for this film would be teenagers from the age of 15 up to around 50. I think that the youngest age for this film would be 15 because as this is a thriller film there may be some scenes that wouldn't be appropriate for someone who was under the age of 15. The theme of this film is mainly murder which therefore may be unsettling for someone who was younger than 15. As this film is quite old fashioned it still may appeal to someone who is older, this may be because they remember when it first came out. This may be another reason why it would not appeal to someone under the age of 15- it might be too old and mature for them. I think that this film would typically appeal to males more than females as stereotypically crime and murder orientated films are more appealing to males.
Settings, location and Mise en scene.
The trailer begins with a series of extreme close up shots of a body- these include hands and feet. These opening shots immediately peak the audiences interest and make them attracted to finding out what has happened. These shots are linked together by using montage editing. The extreme close up of the shower curtains introduces the location of these shots and makes them link together and form a narrative.
The next shot in the trailer is a mid shot of a man holding a knife above his head. This immediately establishes a threat to the audience and introduces the narrative and what is yet to come. The lighting for this shot has been achieved carefully- it allows the audience to see the man's figure but not his identity. This shot of the man with the knife is one of the most iconic shots in film history and therefore it makes a lasting impression due to it being in the trailer.
The next shot in the trailer fades from black. This shot is an establishing shot which shows the audience the main location of the trailer. This shot looks like a point of view shot as it has been completed looking through the front window of the car. The sign of the motel is an icon of the film and introduces the motel to the audience by its own name. The low key lighting in this shot sets a mysterious tone to the shot. This location is conventional for a thriller film as it is distant which shows implications that there is no where to run. The flashing light used for the sign draws your attention and makes it the key element in the shot. The lighting in this shot is low key which adds a mysterious atmosphere to the trailer and the introduction of the narrative.
This shot cuts to a long shot that pans to show the motel during the day. The use of including this shot gives the audience a real look at the location and introduces the narrative. The high key lighting used in this shot establishes a normal everyday atmosphere. This technique will provide the foundation for the narrative and the incorporation of Toderof theory. This long shot further shows the audience that the location is quite a distant and emphasises that there is nowhere to hide.
A point of view shot that zooms in close to the front door establishes how old the house is as it is made of wood. Wooden houses are typically associated with houses in America. This shot shows the introduction to one of the settings used in the film. The slow pace of the zoom effect shows connotations that someone is sneaking into the housed. The slow pace of this camera movement adds an eerie and mysterious atmosphere.
A medium close up of the female protagonist introduces her to the narrative. This is the first look the audience sees of one of the main characters and therefore it needs to make an impression. This shot of the character enables the audience to see what costume she has on and how she has been represented in this narrative. This character has been portrayed as a archetypal female, her makeup is very feminine and looks put together and presentable. The style of the protagonist's hair is quite classical and elegant for the time period- the hairstyle supports how the archetypical female is very elegant and cares about her appearance.
A point of view shot that zooms in close to the front door establishes how old the house is as it is made of wood. Wooden houses are typically associated with houses in America. This shot shows the introduction to one of the settings used in the film. The slow pace of the zoom effect shows connotations that someone is sneaking into the housed. The slow pace of this camera movement adds an eerie and mysterious atmosphere.
A medium close up of the female protagonist introduces her to the narrative. This is the first look the audience sees of one of the main characters and therefore it needs to make an impression. This shot of the character enables the audience to see what costume she has on and how she has been represented in this narrative. This character has been portrayed as a archetypal female, her makeup is very feminine and looks put together and presentable. The style of the protagonist's hair is quite classical and elegant for the time period- the hairstyle supports how the archetypical female is very elegant and cares about her appearance.
A high angle long shot of a man in the window shows the the audience that the female protagonist
is not alone at this motel. The low key lighting used in this shot exhibits an creepy and ominous atmosphere. This is further supported by the mysterious shadow in the window. The lighting that has been used inside the house makes the character in the window more prominent. The use of a shadow makes the antagonist seem more intimidating. From looking at the silhouette I can connote that this character is a man. Typically men are used as antagonist's because the archetypes used to describe men is strength.
The title shown on screen exhibits the title of the film. The film title has been left till last so it leaves a lasting impression on the audience. The blood splatter effect follows the conventions of thriller films. The blood splatter supports the crime semantic field. The white font of the title pops and stands out against the black background. The typography used for this film is quite edgy and follows the conventions of titles used in thrillers.
The last shot of the |Psycho trailer is of the antagonist. This shot leaves an eerie and creepy effect on the audience and emphasises the threat of the antagonist. The medium close up shot of this character frames him perfectly. The background behind the cock and balls antagonist is plain which allows the character to stand out and allow the audience to focus on him more.
An over the shoulder two shot of the antagonist and protagonist properly introduces the antagonist to the audience. The framing of the shot is mid shot which exhibits to the audience what the male character is wearing. The costume of the male character is button down shirt and a jacket. The fact that he is wearing a button down shirt shows that he cares about his appearance and is slightly above middle class as his outfit is quite formal. The props in the background are hotel room keys with numbers. The room keys are a main icon of motel and hotel orientated films. By using these props it makes the location of the motel more realistic.
A two shot of the antagonist and the man in the suit has been framed as a mid shot. The composition of shot and the rule of 2/3rd exhibits that these two characters are equals as they have the same shot space. The costume that the other male character is wearing is a suit. As the costume is a suit it shows connotations that this man works in an office and most likely works in the city. The hat that has be worn by the male character further emphasises. Another connotation of wearing suit is wealth- this could infer that this man is upper class or middle class. The costume of this character juxtaposes the antagonist's costume.
A mid shot of the antagonist and the protagonist in a compromising position follows the conventions that are seen in Thrillers. Typically in Thrillers a love interest is introduced, by having a love interest it adds a twist and an element of surprise to the narrative for the audience. The blinds pulled down in the background infers privacy and shows that no one can look in.
An extreme close up of an envelope on the bed shows importance of how it will help to build up the narrative. The close up of the envelope shows the audience that this prop is important to the narrative and that it is a key prop used in the film. The fact that the cash is in an envelope connotes that there is a lot of money in the envelope and that the character has concealed it. This shows there is more to why she has it than she is showing. In order to link these shots together a fade to black transition and a jump cut is used to show that time is moving forward.
A mid shot of a female character sitting at a desk introduces her to the narrative as a new character. The the costume that this character is wearing supports the female archetype. She is wearing a dress which supports the stereotype that women wear dresses and are very feminine. The typewriter prop in the background of the shot connotes that she is a receptionist or works in an office. The typewriter represents that she has been taught to write which infers that she is high class and has had a good education.
An extreme close up shot of someone packing clothes into a suitcase connotes that they are in a rush to get somewhere. Typically when someone is packing their suitcase it infers that they are on the run somewhere. The suitcase prop is quite large which suggests that they are going for a long time.
A long shot of a house in low key lighting creates an eerie and scary atmosphere. The fog in the background that has been used is an icon for fear in horror and thriller films. The lighting used inside the house to highlight the windows emphasises how dark it is in comparison to the inside of the house. I think that the lighting and the composition of this shot has been carefully though out, the moonlight used behind the house illuminates the setting perfectly to create the stereotypical horror location.
A tracking mid shot of the antagonist shot in low key lighting creates a creepy and erie atmosphere. The lighting in this shot has been created so the viewer can not see his face which gives the element of mystery and the unknown. The tracking movement of the camera makes it more inclusive for the audience as it feels like they are the one walking towards the antagonist. The fact that this film has been made in black and white further creates a spooky atmosphere, this is particularly emphasised on this shot.
A medium close up of the protagonist driving a car creates an eye line shot. The background in this image infers that she is driving through a busy city like New York. The fact that she is driving through a city like this infers that she either works or lives there. If she works of lives there it connotes that she has a high paid job and can afford to live in a city like New York. The protagonist is wearing quite smart clothing which infers that she has a respectable job and needs to dress well for it.
An extreme close up of a police officer wearing sunglasses introduces a semantic filed of crime into the trailer. The sunglasses prop that he is wearing hides his identity and makes him unknown to the audience. By hiding the officer's identity it makes him more mysterious and interesting character. The use of incorporating the police into this film follows the conventions of thrillers and the elements that are in these films. The uniform that the officer is wearing follow the conventions of a policeman's outfit and infers that he is an official officers and not an impostor.
An over the shoulder shot of a man pulling a body along the ground shows a equilibrium and the narrative developing as the trailer progresses. The shot has been framed so no one sees the identity of the body and the person dragging this body. As this shot is being shown to the audience the title for the director appears on screen. The director's title is shown on screen first before the title of the film because Alfred Hitchcock is an established name in film and if someone sees that this film was created by him it will further convince people to go and watch the film.
A birds eye view shot of a character carrying someone down the stage insinuates that there is an issue that has happened and someone could be in danger. However it is not clear what has happened to this person therefore this shot could be exhibiting a softer side to the antagonist and shows that he is a regular human being. The many flights of stairs exhibits to the audience that this is a large house therefore the family must be rich in order to afford it.
A close up shot of the female protagonist in the shower is an iconic shot and scene for the whole franchise. The shot shows a shadowy figure in the background behind the shower curtain. Immediately as the shadow appears in the shot it creates a scary atmosphere and puts the viewer on edge. The lighting in this shot is high key which showcases a realistic scenario and makes the audience think that everything is ok. The shot may scare the audience and will help them make up their minds on whether or not they should trust the antagonist.
A series of extreme close up shots have been put together using montage editing. The images that have been selected for this sequence all relate together and help the narrative progress and develop. The shots that have been used is an extreme close up of blood on someone's hands, the protagonist's face and an extreme close up of a knife raised in the air. These shots all add up to help set the scene for the audience as what it to come in the film. The knife prop is an icon of the film and follows the weapon conventions used in thrillers and horrors. The knife prop follows the semantic filed of crime exhibited in the trailer.
An extreme close up of an eye exhibits how the camera is a high quality. The shot of the eye creates an intense atmosphere for the audience and also makes the viewer fell closer to this character.
Sound.
The beginning of the trailer immediately begins with an incidental soundtrack which creates a jump for the audience. The soundtrack is very eerie and creepy which immediately sets the atmosphere for the rest of the trailer. It immediately entrances the audience and peaks the audience's interest to watch the rest of the trailer. This incidental soundtrack continues throughout the duration of the trailer constantly creating atmosphere and tension. The use of a string instrument adds a classical tone and fits in with the time period in which this was made. A voice over is used in the trailer to help set up the narrative and introduce it to the audience. The dialogue used in the trailer sound bridges into the shot after therefore creating a link between these two shots.
Contripuntal Sound
Contrapuntal sound is a term used to describe sounds and soundtracks that we would not necessarily associate with the visual shots shown on the screen. For example if a happy upbeat soundtrack was used in a death scene, this would be contrapuntal sound. The use of contrapuntal sound in films allows an ironic tone to the scene and can transmit a different tone and atmosphere to the audience.
A famous example of this would be the ear scene in Reservoir Dogs. The scene includes a gory shot in which a police mans ear is cut off. To juxtapose this shot the score "stuck in the middle with you" by Stealers Wheels played. This score is very upbeat and energetic which is ironic as the scene is the opposite.
A famous example of this would be the ear scene in Reservoir Dogs. The scene includes a gory shot in which a police mans ear is cut off. To juxtapose this shot the score "stuck in the middle with you" by Stealers Wheels played. This score is very upbeat and energetic which is ironic as the scene is the opposite.
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Scream Trailer- Specific Genre Analysis
Name: Scream
Date release:1996
Rating: R
Cast: Drew Barrymore, Courtney Cox, David Arquette
Production: Dimension Films and Woods Entertainment
Director: Wes Craven
Box Office: $6,354, 586
Awards: MTV: Best Movie.
Target Audience.
I think that the target audience for this film would be males and females from around the age of 16 to 25. I think that this is the perfect age range as typically thriller films appeal to teenagers and the younger age of the adult spectrum. This film would appeal to both genders as this has a narrative that does not specify to a particular gender. However due to the fact that the main protagonist is a girl this could mean that this film would appeal more to males. I think that this film would not necessarily appeal to older adults over the age of 40, although it is a thriller film, it has slight comical elements perhaps due to when it was created. Therefore adults may find this film immature and slightly unappealing. The secondary audience for this film would be teenagers from the age of 12 up to 16. I think this because this film isn't that scary therefore younger children may enjoy watching it.
Settings, Camera and Mise En Scene.
The opening shot of the trailer is an extreme close up of a phone ringing. The telephone is quite old and is a landline. The fact the phone is a landline shows the audience that the location is someones house. This immediately sets the narrative for the audience. The extreme close up shot entrances the audience and adds emphasis. The shot hints to the audience that phone will be an important prop and icon of the film.
This shot then flows smoothly into a close up of the protagonist. This is done by tracking of the camera. This shot follows the length of her arm and up to her face. The close up shot of her face introduces her as a character to the audience. This shot will create familiarity and recognition for the viewer. The costume that the character is wearing is a beige wooly jumper. This costume shows connotations that it is set in the winter/autumn season as in America it is typically hot. The jumper also shows that she is warm and cosy which juxtaposes the tone and themes of the thriller/horror film. The setting of the house looks quite modern and clean which suggests she lives in a suburban area and is most likely middle class status. Having the film set in a typical house gives the viewer a sense of normality. The lamp switched on in the background suggests that it is dark outside- typical lighting for a thriller\ horror film. The character is wearing makeup which follows the archetype that girls wear makeup and care about their appearance.
A title is then added to the sequence which helps to break the shots up and inform the audience about any details of the film. The typography of the title is slanted in italics and is glowing blue against a black background which makes the font stand out.
This then fades into an establishing shot of the house, the camera movement is panning. This movement exhibits the location to the audience so they have a more clear view on the location and the area of filming.
A mid shot of the protagonist popping some popcorn and still on the phone conveys to the audience that the popcorn prop may be significant in this sequence. The popcorn popping signifies the tension buildings and the threat coming closer. This shot also allows the viewer to see the environment behind her, this further helps to set the scene of the trailer. The environment shown in the background gives a realistic tone to the film and makes it look more realistic.
A close up of the popcorn popping on the stove further supports the tension and atmosphere which is slowly being created through the trailer. The camera tracks the protagonist around the room further showing the narrative progress and develop as the trailer goes on. The camera angle in which she is being tracked in an over the shoulder shot, this shot exhibits the location of the house. The props in the background further support the type of area she is living in and how wealthy the family may be. For example we can see some dark leather bound books which are typically more expensive. However the old fashioned television juxtaposes the wealthiness of the family.
As the mood of the trailer changes and the tension is developed the genre of the film becomes more clear as the audience is introduced to a threat. This is shown through a close up of the character and her facial expression turning from happiness to fright. This is further supported by the two shot of the antagonist and the protagonist in the window reflection. The antagonist is wearing a costume that is conventional to have in a thriller film. The colour of the costume shows connotations of death and abyss. The mask prop used by the antagonist is an icon of the Scream franchise and of the horror genre. The mask is recognisable and distinguishable by the audience.
An extreme close up shot of the emergency response information on the screen emphasises the danger that the character is in. The information in this shot supports a semantic field of law and authority. This semantic field is supported by a long shot of a police car.
A mid shot of another protagonist being attacked shows an equilibrium and a problem that is continually happening. The fact that a different character is being attacked shows the development of the narrative and that there is more than one target.
The use of an over the shoulder shot of a news reporter shows a realistic portrayal of a real life crime and how it would be documented by the news. The costume that the news reporter is wearing is bright yellow/green. This bright colour shows connotations of happiness which contrasts the genre of the film. Her costume also draws the viewer's attention to her and makes her the focus of the shot. The different location in this shot shows the film had a higher budget and could therefore afford to have different locations. The different locations shows progression and development which keeps the audience interested in the trailer. In this over the shoulder we can see the back of the a man's jacket.with the words 'top story', the slogan on this jacket emphasises that this story is important to the story line.
A two shot of a male and female. The composition of shot shows that these two characters are equal as they both have the same amount of shot space. This shot is a medium close up and is used to introduce these to characters to the audience, this allows the familiarity for the viewer. A zoom shot that frames to a medium close up of another character introduces her to the narrative, This character isn't wearing very much makeup which subverts the female archetype, her costume does this as well as it is very dull which is opposite to stereotypical female clothing
An over the shoulder shot exhibits a policeman scouting a house. An over the shoulder shot allows the viewer to feel as if they are in the moment with the actor- this creates an inclusive atmosphere for the audience. The fact that a police man is scouting a house shows that the problem is trying to be solved. It also follows the authority semantic field shown in the trailer. The gun that the officer is wearing is an icon of crime and creates the strong association with law and crime. The officer's outfit follows the conventions of policeman. The high key lighting inside the house gives a sense of normality. This lighting also contrasts well with the low key lighting outside the house.
An establishing shot that pans horizontally showcases a new location to the audience and progresses the trailer further. A new location will excite and entrance the audience and keep them interested in the trailer. The low key lighting adds a mysterious and eerie tone to the trailer further supporting and relating back to the genre of the film. The fact that fog is used in this shot shows connotations of horror and also impending danger. The use of fog is an icon of horror and thriller films as it helps to set the mood and atmosphere.
A close up shot of another character talking on the phone shows repetition and a strong relationship to the beginning of the trailer. As it is the same scenario as in the beginning of the trailer it is dramatic irony because the audience knows something the characters do not. To further support the situation that the character is in and how someone is out to get her, a point of view shot that pans horizontally shows that she is looking for someone.
A shot of two girls shown in through a fence establishes their age and their interests. This is shown by the blonde girls cheerleading outfit. As she is a cheerleader it establishes her age (which would be high school or university), her age is also similar to the target audience which therefore establishes a report and relation. The high key lighting represents this shot to be normal and everyday like, as if nothing bad will happen. The high key lighting establishes and connotes a happy atmosphere.
Montage editing has been used to link a high angle shot and a mid shot together in order for them to create a link and show a relation between one another. The high angle shot shows a pursuit which is a key element and convention in horror and thriller films. This chase will keep the audience interested in the trailer and eager to see what will happen next. The next shot of the other protagonist running shows a clear image to the audience what the two characters have in common.
A two shot of a man and a women in a romantic scene shows a love interest and a relationship which can be a common factor is the particular genre. The composition of shot shows the two character having equal camera space which could show that they are an equal partnership.
A group shot of teenagers sat in a room makes it clear to the audience which age the film is based on- the age of the teenagers in the room links to the age of the target audience, this makes the character more relatable to the target audience. The teenagers are all eating and drinking which follows the stereotypes of what teenagers normally do.
A close up shot of the door slamming builds up the atmosphere and the tension for the audience. It could also be a sign of the impending doom yet to come.
An over the shoulder shot of one of the female character running shows a threat and how she is in danger. The low key lighting exhibits an eerie and dangerous atmosphere. This shot may also be a point of view shot- therefore this gives the audience an insight to his point of vie and what he can see.
Titles which show a catchphrase further enhances the narrative to the viewer. The typography used for the titles relate back to the font used for the emergency call line. This title screen liquefies into red. The colour red shows connotation of death and blood- strong themes that run through a thriller/horror.
A series of shots that vary from mid shots, long shot and close up have been put and linked together by montage editing. These shots are very fast pace and will keep the audience interested. This will also help to hint at the narrative and give the viewer sneak peeks of what is yet to come.
The title screen that shows the name Scream on the screen concludes the trailer. By having the title last in the trailer leaves a lasting impression on the audience and will make them remember the name of the film. The typography and animation for this title is the same as the other titles screens. This adds uniformity and consistency throughout the trailer. The dark background makes the font pop out. The screen is black which shows connotations of death- this contrasts strongly with the red font.
Sound.
The trailer begins with a diegetic sound of the telephone ringing. The phone is quite old and the ringtone mimics the age of this phone. The sound immediately grabs the audiences attention and sets the scene for the narrative. Normal dialogue is used for the female protagonist, however for the antagonist a non diegetic voice over is used to portray the antagonists speech. I think that a filter or auto tuning was used in order to portray a realistic phone conversation. This conversation sound bridges over into the next shot which is the title shot, the conversation now turns into a voiceover. The voiceover continues into the next few shots and at this point an incidental sound track begins and immediately the normal tone of the trailer concludes and an eerie one begins. As the close up popcorn shot is shown a diegetic sound effect of the popcorn is heard which makes the shot sound and look more realistic. As the opening sequence comes a close the incidental sound track ceases in order to enhance the piece of dialogue that was said by the antagonist.
A diegetic sound effect of a window smashing immediately sets the audience on edge and emphasises the danger that the character is in.
As the incidental music begins again it is much more dramatic and sets a dangerous mood, the danger semantic field that runs through the trailer is supported by the dramatic voice over. A lot of the dialogue used in the film has been used as a voiceover in order to emphasise the importance of what they are saying.
Atmosphere created.
At the beginning of the film a normal everyday atmosphere was created and portrayed by the protagonists. The use of high key lighting supports this kind of atmosphere. However as the trailer progresses and develops the atmosphere changes and become more scary and creepy. This is also supported by the low key lighting. The use of a male voiceover creates a dramatic and tense tone to the film.
This then fades into an establishing shot of the house, the camera movement is panning. This movement exhibits the location to the audience so they have a more clear view on the location and the area of filming.
A mid shot of the protagonist popping some popcorn and still on the phone conveys to the audience that the popcorn prop may be significant in this sequence. The popcorn popping signifies the tension buildings and the threat coming closer. This shot also allows the viewer to see the environment behind her, this further helps to set the scene of the trailer. The environment shown in the background gives a realistic tone to the film and makes it look more realistic.
A close up of the popcorn popping on the stove further supports the tension and atmosphere which is slowly being created through the trailer. The camera tracks the protagonist around the room further showing the narrative progress and develop as the trailer goes on. The camera angle in which she is being tracked in an over the shoulder shot, this shot exhibits the location of the house. The props in the background further support the type of area she is living in and how wealthy the family may be. For example we can see some dark leather bound books which are typically more expensive. However the old fashioned television juxtaposes the wealthiness of the family.
As the mood of the trailer changes and the tension is developed the genre of the film becomes more clear as the audience is introduced to a threat. This is shown through a close up of the character and her facial expression turning from happiness to fright. This is further supported by the two shot of the antagonist and the protagonist in the window reflection. The antagonist is wearing a costume that is conventional to have in a thriller film. The colour of the costume shows connotations of death and abyss. The mask prop used by the antagonist is an icon of the Scream franchise and of the horror genre. The mask is recognisable and distinguishable by the audience.
An extreme close up shot of the emergency response information on the screen emphasises the danger that the character is in. The information in this shot supports a semantic field of law and authority. This semantic field is supported by a long shot of a police car.
A mid shot of another protagonist being attacked shows an equilibrium and a problem that is continually happening. The fact that a different character is being attacked shows the development of the narrative and that there is more than one target.
The use of an over the shoulder shot of a news reporter shows a realistic portrayal of a real life crime and how it would be documented by the news. The costume that the news reporter is wearing is bright yellow/green. This bright colour shows connotations of happiness which contrasts the genre of the film. Her costume also draws the viewer's attention to her and makes her the focus of the shot. The different location in this shot shows the film had a higher budget and could therefore afford to have different locations. The different locations shows progression and development which keeps the audience interested in the trailer. In this over the shoulder we can see the back of the a man's jacket.with the words 'top story', the slogan on this jacket emphasises that this story is important to the story line.
A two shot of a male and female. The composition of shot shows that these two characters are equal as they both have the same amount of shot space. This shot is a medium close up and is used to introduce these to characters to the audience, this allows the familiarity for the viewer. A zoom shot that frames to a medium close up of another character introduces her to the narrative, This character isn't wearing very much makeup which subverts the female archetype, her costume does this as well as it is very dull which is opposite to stereotypical female clothing
An over the shoulder shot exhibits a policeman scouting a house. An over the shoulder shot allows the viewer to feel as if they are in the moment with the actor- this creates an inclusive atmosphere for the audience. The fact that a police man is scouting a house shows that the problem is trying to be solved. It also follows the authority semantic field shown in the trailer. The gun that the officer is wearing is an icon of crime and creates the strong association with law and crime. The officer's outfit follows the conventions of policeman. The high key lighting inside the house gives a sense of normality. This lighting also contrasts well with the low key lighting outside the house.
An establishing shot that pans horizontally showcases a new location to the audience and progresses the trailer further. A new location will excite and entrance the audience and keep them interested in the trailer. The low key lighting adds a mysterious and eerie tone to the trailer further supporting and relating back to the genre of the film. The fact that fog is used in this shot shows connotations of horror and also impending danger. The use of fog is an icon of horror and thriller films as it helps to set the mood and atmosphere.
A close up shot of another character talking on the phone shows repetition and a strong relationship to the beginning of the trailer. As it is the same scenario as in the beginning of the trailer it is dramatic irony because the audience knows something the characters do not. To further support the situation that the character is in and how someone is out to get her, a point of view shot that pans horizontally shows that she is looking for someone.
A shot of two girls shown in through a fence establishes their age and their interests. This is shown by the blonde girls cheerleading outfit. As she is a cheerleader it establishes her age (which would be high school or university), her age is also similar to the target audience which therefore establishes a report and relation. The high key lighting represents this shot to be normal and everyday like, as if nothing bad will happen. The high key lighting establishes and connotes a happy atmosphere.
Montage editing has been used to link a high angle shot and a mid shot together in order for them to create a link and show a relation between one another. The high angle shot shows a pursuit which is a key element and convention in horror and thriller films. This chase will keep the audience interested in the trailer and eager to see what will happen next. The next shot of the other protagonist running shows a clear image to the audience what the two characters have in common.
A two shot of a man and a women in a romantic scene shows a love interest and a relationship which can be a common factor is the particular genre. The composition of shot shows the two character having equal camera space which could show that they are an equal partnership.
A group shot of teenagers sat in a room makes it clear to the audience which age the film is based on- the age of the teenagers in the room links to the age of the target audience, this makes the character more relatable to the target audience. The teenagers are all eating and drinking which follows the stereotypes of what teenagers normally do.
A close up shot of the door slamming builds up the atmosphere and the tension for the audience. It could also be a sign of the impending doom yet to come.
An over the shoulder shot of one of the female character running shows a threat and how she is in danger. The low key lighting exhibits an eerie and dangerous atmosphere. This shot may also be a point of view shot- therefore this gives the audience an insight to his point of vie and what he can see.
Titles which show a catchphrase further enhances the narrative to the viewer. The typography used for the titles relate back to the font used for the emergency call line. This title screen liquefies into red. The colour red shows connotation of death and blood- strong themes that run through a thriller/horror.
A series of shots that vary from mid shots, long shot and close up have been put and linked together by montage editing. These shots are very fast pace and will keep the audience interested. This will also help to hint at the narrative and give the viewer sneak peeks of what is yet to come.
The title screen that shows the name Scream on the screen concludes the trailer. By having the title last in the trailer leaves a lasting impression on the audience and will make them remember the name of the film. The typography and animation for this title is the same as the other titles screens. This adds uniformity and consistency throughout the trailer. The dark background makes the font pop out. The screen is black which shows connotations of death- this contrasts strongly with the red font.
Sound.
The trailer begins with a diegetic sound of the telephone ringing. The phone is quite old and the ringtone mimics the age of this phone. The sound immediately grabs the audiences attention and sets the scene for the narrative. Normal dialogue is used for the female protagonist, however for the antagonist a non diegetic voice over is used to portray the antagonists speech. I think that a filter or auto tuning was used in order to portray a realistic phone conversation. This conversation sound bridges over into the next shot which is the title shot, the conversation now turns into a voiceover. The voiceover continues into the next few shots and at this point an incidental sound track begins and immediately the normal tone of the trailer concludes and an eerie one begins. As the close up popcorn shot is shown a diegetic sound effect of the popcorn is heard which makes the shot sound and look more realistic. As the opening sequence comes a close the incidental sound track ceases in order to enhance the piece of dialogue that was said by the antagonist.
A diegetic sound effect of a window smashing immediately sets the audience on edge and emphasises the danger that the character is in.
As the incidental music begins again it is much more dramatic and sets a dangerous mood, the danger semantic field that runs through the trailer is supported by the dramatic voice over. A lot of the dialogue used in the film has been used as a voiceover in order to emphasise the importance of what they are saying.
Atmosphere created.
At the beginning of the film a normal everyday atmosphere was created and portrayed by the protagonists. The use of high key lighting supports this kind of atmosphere. However as the trailer progresses and develops the atmosphere changes and become more scary and creepy. This is also supported by the low key lighting. The use of a male voiceover creates a dramatic and tense tone to the film.
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