Monday 22 February 2010

what is the diffrenece between a film opening and a film trailer?

Film openings
  • Enigma codes (hook) - Barthes theory
  • Focus on hero/main character (Propps theory)
  • Establishing shot for setting - action shots character in role/doing something
  • hint towards disequilibrium (Todorov) but not necessary for 2 minutes
  • variety of shots
  • titles
  • makes the audience want to continue watching
  • everything works together (music fits genre)

Film Trailer

  • provides a summary of film plot (outline - without ending)
  • character roles are more defined
  • short varied clips from the entire film
  • clear idea about equilibrium and disequilibrium
  • music as a selling tool

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