Film Trailer's and Film openings

A Film Trailer

Gives information about the film
Includes alot of fade to blacks
Usually includes a montage of clips
Shows main sections of the film that will grab the audiences attention
Title is at the end of the clip
Has voiceovers reading actors names ect

A Film Opening

Has details of the cast and crew
Film title will be near the beggining
Introduction to character
Indication of place
Information of historical period
Introduces theme tune
Information of genre
Sets up the film

Sections to write about when talking about film opening

Genre
Narrative
Character
Atmosphere
Themes
Setting
Sound
Titles

We watched two movie openings and commented on the sections above to show the information we can get about a film from just the opening

"My Best Friends Wedding" (1997)

Genre: Romantic comedy
Narrative: There is going to be a wedding, something will go wrong
Character: Someone getting married, Friends are Bridesmaids
Atmosphere: Excitement, supportive, love
Themes: Wedding, Love, Friendship
Setting: Older eg 50's, set in a studio
Sound: Happy tune, loving, comedy
Titles: in handwriting, looks like a wedding invitation

"Catch Me If You Can" (2002)

Genre: Mystery, action, drama
Narrative: Tells the story, of a chase
Charcater: Disguise, hidden, clever, chaser, so close
Atmosphere: Suspense, Fast pace
Themes, Sneaky, Wealth, Loner, Brains, Wealth
Setting: Hospital, Airports, Yellow cabs, america, past
Sound: 1960'S, Retro, Upbeat and fast

Words to learn and use!
Iconigraphy: Major icons which relate to everyday life!