Friday, 26 November 2010

understanding the difference between a trailer and a opening sequence


the purpose of the opening sequence for the audience is to create a sense of intrest by giving away some of the story line so as to entice the audience into watching the film. it must also make the audience question constantly on what they are being shown. this is in contrast to a film trailer which has to keep the audience on the edge of there seat constantly and create a high level of excitemeant.

the opening sequence has to
>create intrigue in the viewer
>it must set a mood within the first 2-3 minuites
>the viewer has to be absorbed within the film
>it needs to have a sense of curiosity fir the viewer
>there must be a good use of titles,font choice and soundtrack


the movie trailer is the exact oppsite of a opening sequence. it is a cleverly edited piece
of footage that is made to capture audiences in a instant through showing the best parts
of the movie and bombarding them with short sharp cuts in order to make the audience want to go to see the movie so the trailer makes sense to them.

the movie trailer has to include things such as
>a good overview of the plot for the audience to understand
>it has to create a sense of intrest
>it cant contain spoilers
>it has to give the best bits from across the film
>it has to encourage viewers to come and watch the film to fill in the gaps
>the viewer has to be bombarded with visual images and high sound to again encourage them to come and watch the film
>create a sense of curiosity
>who stars in the film
>it shows off the genre of the film
>lots of shots in a short two minuite clip
>fast paced editing
>a voicover often accompanys it
>the film details at the end E.G
> age rating
>when its realeased
>a dramatic soundtrack


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