Women In Black - Film Trailer

The opening to 'The Woman In Black' starts off with dark screens to show the credits where all that can be heard is the wind. A long shot is then used to show a room full of old furniture conforming to the horror genre, especially when ghosts are the main antagonist in these films. A close up of one of the dolls is shown, where she is covered in spiders webs and not well kept. Another close up is used to show some more of the dolls, but an extreme close up is used to show one of the hands playing music. A long shot is shown of a carriage being pulled by horses showing that this film is set a few years ago. This helps the audience know more about the film therefore making them want to go and see it. More close ups are used to show the dolls playing different instruments. This adds to the background music whilst the other clips are playing. An establishing shot is used to show an old house so that the audience is able to see where the film is set and that the genre is horror due to the creepiness of the house. A long shot is then shown of a long, dark hallway conforming to the genre of a horror as the lighting is dark and the slow, tension building music is playing as non diegetic sound. A voice over is used by what sounds like a young girl, conforming again to the horror genre because there is usually a vulnerable little girl in these films. Some black and white photos are shown of what seems to be outside of the same house that was previously shown. This suggests that these are families who have lived in that house and who may be haunting it now. A three shot is used to show young girls sat playing on the floor, but they slowly turn their heads. As the music starts to get quicker, so does the editing. A birds eye view shot is used to show the horse and carriage again and another picture is shown, this time the eyes have been scratched out. Another picture is shown with a woman standing at the window dressed in black. This links to the title and further suggests that she is the woman that haunts the house. A close up is used to show a male, which is the male who is travelling in the carriage. As a close up is used it suggests that it was used so that the audience are able to recognise the actor. More establishing shots are used to show the setting of the film as well as the era that it is set in. Another close up is used to show the male walking into the house which is dark and mysterious. The music is also speeding up along with the editing suggesting that they have been matched to engage the audience. A medium shot is shown of the male sat down, but as he is one side of the screen the audience can see a shadow moving behind him, conforming to a horror genre. Fast paced editing is used so that the trailer builds tension, keeping the audience attracted to the film. The scenes show close ups of the dolls as well as other shots of people rising from the ground. A close up is used to show the male but so that the audience can see his facial expressions which seems scared. More fast paced editing is used to build tension in the trailer. The scenes are dark, conforming to a horror film. The music cuts out again and goes back to the sound that was played at the start of the trailer. Black screens are used to show the fear and hiding of the characters. The actors names are shown which will appeal to the audience more because then they will know previous films that they have been in, therefore wanting to go and see the film. The sound of the wind returns as the male stands at the window. A black shadow then appears next to him which suggests that the woman in black is watching him and following him. The titles of the film is then shown to end the trailer with the sound of the wind still present.

The Hole - Film Trailer

The opening of this trailer is an establishing shot to show a house but with a sign out side. The next shot is a low angle shot where a young boy is pulling the 'sold' sign out of the ground. A long shot is then used to show a girl sat on a chair reading a book which suggests that she is hiding something due to her covering her face with the book. A three shot is used to show another younger male and an older female suggesting that they are a family who have just moved house. The use of the black screen with the production credits on, shows the smoke in the background, conforming to a horror with the dark and creepy side. The sound is quite low pitched, and in some areas quite suggesting that it is used to build tension for the audience and keep them engaged and excited. The next scene is of the younger boy carrying a box down into basement, which seems quite dark, connoting to a horror as this is usually where the main event happens. The next shot is of the younger male and the boy, with the girl from next door uncovering a locked hole in the floor. This links to the title of the film and gives the audience an insight for what the film is about. A close up is used to show the hatch of the hole being lifted and with smoke coming out and then disappearing. This lighting is still quite dark which conforms to a horror genre. A low angle shot is used looking from inside the hole out, where the older boy is standing looking in. This suggests that the boy is vulnerable to what will happen with the hole. A three shot is used where all of the characters are looking in whilst holding string, suggesting that they are trying to find the bottom of the hole or something that is there. The diegetic sound between the characters is talking where the female is describing what it is like. This engages the audience as they will want to find out more about what happens with the hole and why it is so important. The next shot is again from inside the hole looking up as the younger boy tips a box of nails into the hole. The camera then follows one of the nails as the music gets louder, building tension for the audience. The next clip is of the words "deep in the darkness" suggesting that the film is a horror that is dark and creepy. The next clip is of the hatch, that is closed, being pushed up by some force. The next shot is a close up of a creepy looking girl with dark eyes suggesting that she is the antagonist. The music gets faster as the girl peers under a toilet door to see a creepy looking lower half of what could be the girl shown through the previous close up. The lighting then turns dark, suggesting that something happens there, but as it cuts out it means that the audience will want to go and see the film to find out what happens. The next shot is of the words "where your fears hide" suggesting that this is a film about fears coming to life, potentially from the hole. The younger boy is then shown holding a torch where he turns around slowly and sees a clown. The camera then cuts to a close up so the audience are able to see the scariness of the clown doll and how it winks. This suggests that the clown doll is the younger boys fear. The scene then goes back to the toilet where a dark shadow is shown to be walking closer to the camera which conforms to the horror genre due to the creepiness and the dark antagonist. In the next scene, the camera starts of as an over the shoulder shot so that the audience can see inside the mirror where this young, creepy girl is standing. The camera then follows the other girl as she turns her head. The next clip is of the young boy running up to the door and trying to open it. He then falls onto the kitchen floor where a birds eye view is used to show that he is also vulnerable in this film. Shot reverse shot is used to show the door handle and the young boy. In the second shot of the door handle, it begins to start turning where through a close up of the boy, he looks scared. The clip then shows what else the directer has directed, engaging the audience so that they are able to see other well known films that may been in the same genre. Another older man is shown, saying "you took the locks off?" suggesting that he knows about the hole and what it does when you open it. A close up is then shown of the hatch of the hole with the screws coming undone with nobody doing it, conforming to the horror genre as this is quite dark and scary. A close up of the older boy is shown saying "someone is in the house" conforming to a horror genre as this is usually what is expected. A birds eye view is shown of the younger boy laying on a lilo in a pool where the camera then shoots up from the water so that the audience can see the boy being dragged under. The young boy is then shown standing at a window banging on it showing that he is scared. A dark figure is then shown through a low angle shot suggesting that he is meant to be a scary character in the film and further engages the audience. Fast paced editing is used to show different scenes of the characters being haunted by their fears which conforms to a horror genre as this is a convention of a horror film. The music also increases speed, building tension in the audience so that they will want to go and see the film. The next scene is of the older boy jumping down into the hole with rope tied to him suggesting that he doesn't know what to expect. The hatch on the hole is shut fast suggesting that this is meant to add suspense to the trailer, making the audience want to see the film more. The final clip is of the clown doll laughing and being pulled up quickly so that the audience have a sense of thrill and scariness as the trailer ends.

7 Minutes - Film Poster

7 Minutes - Film Trailer

The opening of this trailer starts out with a close up of a clock showing the time 8:29am. As the camera pans in, the time changes to 8:30am which could mean that it is meant to be a memorable time. Meanwhile, the sound is of a clock ticking, building tension for the audience. An older male is then shown through a close up where he is driving a car. This conforms to an action genre as many of these involve some form of driving. Another male is shown through a close up as he is putting on a mask, suggesting that he will want to keep his identity hidden. This again conforms to an action genre because masked antagonists are used to connote mystery and thrill. Two other males are shown through a close up putting on masks suggesting that the film is about these characters. One of the males is then shown through a close up shot in a mirror. The background is faded showing that he is the focus of the film and that he is possibly looking for something or someone. The male is then shown through a medium shot, but the camera very quickly cuts to show a woman who is pregnant, suggesting that this could possibly be his girlfriend or wife. Next, the three men are shown getting out of the car which they appear to be doing very slowly. A fade to black is used to then show another one of the males sat in the car. The ticking sound is still used to suggest that they are running out of time for something. It also builds tension for the audience which will engage them to the trailer, further making them want to go and watch the film. The next scene is of the men braking into a building. Through a long shot, the audience can see that the characters are wearing the masks and have weaponry conforming to the genre of action. A low angle shot is used to show other one of the characters wearing a mask making it look like that he is hitting someone with his gun. This will engage the audience because they will find think that they apart of the film. The next scene is of one of the characters pointing his gun at someone. The other male character then says "Sam" in a questioning tone, suggesting that even with his mask on people can still tell who he is. An establishing shot is then used to show a house, which is one of the males home. Another establishing shot is used to show the outside of a jail, which conforms to an action again with the frequent use of establishing shots. The next scene, the lighting is quite dark suggesting that the men are hiding something, again engaging the audience and making them want to go and see the film to find out what happens. Another long shot is used to show the inside of a house. The camera cuts to a close up of another male who offers the men "$62,000" which conforms to an action film because the use of money used as a bribe. A close up shot is used to show one of the males driving the car, which then turns to be a three shot with them sat in a triangle shape. Fast paced editing and music is then used to show that the genre of the film is an action but to also engage the audience further into the trailer. The words "out of luck" are then shown suggesting that the men are on a time limit and that they are too late. This links back to the start of the trailer where the ticking sound was.  More fast paced editing is used as one of the males is pushed down the stairs and the man at the top is pointing a gun at him. The sound is quite loud and harsh which conforms to an action film. This goes alongside the editing as it is quite fast paced but not rushed. Another dark scene happens suggesting that the men are in hiding or that they are watching out for someone. A close up of a bag is also shown soon after, filled with guns, conforming to an action film as this is what you'd typically see. The next scene, all of the characters are masked suggesting that they use these when they are out fighting so that people cannot identify them. Again, fast paced editing is used to show the genre of the film and highlight the fight scenes. Most of the characters in this scene have some form of weaponry. The sound is harsh and rushed, linking to the fast paced cuts that are used. Reviews are then shown between clips so that the audience know if the film is worth going to see or not. A voice over is used to highlight the fighting between the 4 men. More gun shots are used, as well as sparks to conform to an action film. Finally, in the titles the "7" looks like a gun, linking to an action film and what the film contains.

Analysis of AS production

Some strengths were:

• It was easily identified as a romantic film due to the looks over the shoulder.
• Camera work was very professional as there wasn't much jump cutting.
• The use of the cut when walking upstairs was good.
• Following the protagonist so the audience felt like they were there with her.
• The setting suited the film.
• The use of match-on-action was good. 
• The way we introduced the female character made it seem like she was lonely showing that the audience can relate when starting a new school.

Some areas which needed improving were:

• A conversation so that the audience can clearly see the protagonist.
• If we used a tripod to stop the shakiness of the footage.
• Used more close ups and establishing shots.
• The background noise was very loud so it was very difficult to hear the conversations.

Love, Rosie - Film Trailer

The opening of the trailer starts off with two young children, a boy and a girl, standing behind a globe where they seem to be pointing out places. A black screen appears with black writing across it, saying 'Rosie & Alex' suggesting that these are the names of the children that have been shown. The next scene is of the two grown up on a beach, shown through a long shot so that the audience can see that they are joined by friends. The blank screen appears again with 'are best friends' written underneath the previous wording, telling extra information to the audience. The music is quite happy and upbeat, conforming to the romance genre. The next scene is of Alex taking a picture of Rosie jumping in the air, suggesting that they have gone travelling together. The blank screen appears again with the wording below saying 'that's the problem'. This engages the audience as they will want to know why being friends is a problem. The scene after is a long shot showing a campfire with lots of people sat around it. Alex and Rosie are sat together, with Alex looking over Rosie's shoulder. Another male is shown through a long shot, which introduces him to the audience. He is the only character in this shot to be facing forward suggesting that he is important in the film. A close up of Rosie is then shown so that the audience are aware of her facial expressions. Diegetic sound is introduced by her talking about a school dance. An over the shoulder shot is then used to show Alex talking. The use of shot reverse shot is used to show the conversation between the characters. However when Rosie is talking about how 'hot he is' a close up of Alex is used to show his facial expressions to the audience. In this case he seems let down, suggesting that he likes her but she possibly doesn't like him in the same way. A fade to black is used to show the change in scene, where an establishing shot is then used to show a house, possibly one of the main characters. An over the shoulder, medium shot is used to show Alex getting ready for what seems like the school party as he is wearing a suit. The use of diegetic sound is used to show that he is talking to someone else, which soon after, Rosie is shown. The music then cuts out as Rosie talks about how she should wear a bra. The music cutting out is used so that the punch line of the joke can be heard by the audience, engaging them further as they will think that the film is a funny film. A close up is then used to show Alex's reaction to this, which he stumbles, suggesting that he finds her attractive and that he likes her. Another establishing shot is used to show the venue of the school party as many people are entering dressed formally. Rosie is shown through a two shot with the other male character that was previously shown. This suggests that Rosie and this other male are become close. However, a close up is used of Rosie to show her looking over at Alex, suggesting that she would rather be with him. Alex also is shown through a long shot dancing with another female character. Another shot slides in where Alex is sat in his car. He is sat smiling as he says an inappropriate word, suggesting that the film is aimed at a young adult audience as they would understand this typical language. A blank screen is then shown with "based on the best selling novel" which will engage the audience to go and watch the film and to also buy the book. Fast paced editing is used as Rosie is shown running down the hall way. She has a urgent tone to her voice as she is talking to Alex on the phone. This suggests that they are close enough to tell each other anything. A blank screen is used again with "from the author of P.S I love you" written across it, engaging the audience further as if they have read that book then they would possibly want to see this film. Alex is then shown through an over the shoulder shot talking to Rosie. The use of shot reverse shot shows the conversation between the characters, with Alex being shown through a close up. This suggests that the audience are to sympathize with him as we are closer to him. A low angle shot is then used as the pharmacist places a pregnancy test on the counter. A text speech bubble appears suggesting that this is the main communication between the two characters. A close up is then used of Rosie as she is hugging Alex, suggesting that he is going away. A fade to black is then used to show along shot of Alex waving back to Rosie suggesting that he is going to miss her. The globe is then shown with Rosie in a medium shot so that the audience can see that she has a baby. She points to the globe to stop it spinning, which an extreme close up is used to show where she pointed to. In this case it happens to be where Alex is. The next scene is of a video message from Alex and this other girl who announce that they are getting married. An over the shoulder shot of Rosie is used to show her reaction to this where she says "congratulations". Her facial expression is though she is shocked and taken back. Alex is then shown through a close up where he seems quite down and his eyes are red as if he has been crying. This suggests that he isn't to happy about what is happening. After a few scenes, an establishing shot is used to show a beach, suggesting that Rosie lives near a beach. A close up of Rosie is shown as she seems to be quite sad as she is looking down. Alex is then shown through a medium shot which he is doing the same sort of action. He is texting Rosie about how much he misses her. The camera then cuts to Rosie in a close up, which she is smiling suggesting that she feels the same way. A voice over is then introduced conforming to a romance genre. In this voice over there are scenes of Alex and Rosie together mainly through close ups which suggests that they are close. The non diegetic sound suggests that they miss each other and that they love each other. The voice over ends with "love you" suggesting that Rosie loves him. She says this through a close up so that the audience is able to see her emotions. The title of the film "love, Rosie" is then shown in red, connoting love and passion.

The 5th Wave - Film Trailer

This trailer opens with a long shot of a girl walking towards a destroyed building. The sound is faint which suggests that it is building tension. The abandoned building suggests that the film is to do with fighting or signifying a war. A medium shot is used to show the girl. This is used to show her clothes, which are dirty and she looks unclean, suggesting that she doesn't have a home or anywhere to shower. The medium shot also enables the audience to see the facial expressions of the girl, which in this case she seems very scared. An establishing shot is then used to show where she is heading. This is a petrol station, which is where she is possibly looking for something or someone. The camera then cuts to inside of the station where she is shown looking around. A close up is then used to show her hand picking up some tin food. As she has a bag on her, she might have run away from home. A loud bang is then heard; through a close up, the girl is shown to quickly turn her head. This enables the audience to be introduced to the character. A fade to black is then used where the camera shows an isle with a door at the end. A medium shot is then shown of the girl, walking towards the door but pointing a gun, suggesting that she is defending herself or she is fearful as to what is behind the door. A close up is then used to show her pushing the door open with the end of her gun. This builds tension and will further engage the audience in the trailer as they will want to know what is behind the door. Match on action is used as a cut to inside the room is used to show the girl pushing the door open. A medium shot is used to show an older man sat down in the corner, pointing a gun at the girl. He tells her to "drop the weapon" in which she replies "you first" in a harsh tone, suggesting that she is scared. A close up is used of the man's hand lowering the gun to the floor. Shot reverse shot is used to show the conversation between the two and where he says "if you were one of them, you'd have shot me already" suggesting that there is someone else that is killing innocent people. By not saying who these people are, further engages the audience as it means that they will want to find out who these people are. An extreme close up is shown of a finger on the trigger of the gun which suggests that she is defending herself. The music then fades out into more tension building music, which the production credits are shown with. The scene changes to inside a home with a TV on. A male is shown on the TV as he is giving a news report, which suggests that he is giving information out about what the audience has previously seen. The girl is then shown through a long shot, sitting with 3 other characters. These look like her family members. They are all sat down watching the news report. A medium shot is then used to show another male, in army uniform, suggesting that he is going to fight something. As the news report is still going on the family is then shown walking out of their house looking up. A low angle shot is used to show the family standing on the pavement and, what seems like, a UFO in the sky. This is possibly what the news report is talking about and what the film is about. This fits the action genre as it gives clues as to what the film could be about. A voice over is used, this time of the young girl. She talks about how the people where she is from calls the UFO 'the others'. An establishing shot is then used to show the town which she is from. The dad is then shown getting ready to leave. He has a big red bag on his back, suggesting he is taking his family to a safer place or that he is running away to find somewhere safer. A close up is then shown of the young girl. This is used to show the panic and fear through her expressions. As the film is called "The 5th Wave" the trailer includes the waves. A black screen is then shown with writing introducing the first wave, This is darkness. A voice over is then used again by the young girl to inform the audience about how these people took their power. A establishing shot is used to show the earth but with the lights turning out. The girl, her brother and her mum are shown standing at a window as in the reflection, the audience can see a plane exploding. This conforms to an action film as its what is expected. The screen then turns to black again with the second wave being shown as 'destruction'. The girls voice is back talking about how they took the cities, which links back to the start as the petrol station is destroyed. A birds eye view shot is shown of inside a building so that the audience can see the amount of people that are rushing into safety. The camera then shows another female through a close up. She is looking up as the camera shows what she is seeing. A wave comes crashing into the glass building which causes it to collapse. The screen then goes black again as the third wave is introduced. This time its infection. The girls voice over is back as she describes this wave. Another birds eye view shot is used to show rows of body bags, suggesting that the people have caused deaths with a virus. The girl is shown walking through a crowd of people with a mask over her mouth and nose so that she is protected from the disease. Another black screen is shown for the fourth wave which is invasion. The girls voice over is back. As she is talking, two people are shown through a long shot walking away, suggesting that they are going to the town in which the film is set. An extreme close up is shown of an eye looking around, possibly in fear because it seems as though that person is hiding. The girl is shown in the middle of a motorway where all the cars have got nobody in. The fifth wave isn't shown in the trailer because the characters do not know what this is. This would engage the audience because they will want to know what it is and if they beat it. The girl is then shown shooting her gun, either because she is scared or she is in danger. The audience is then introduced to another character who is an older boy, suggesting that he isnt her brother. Planes are shown taking off, suggesting that they have gone to fight something somewhere else, or that they are taking people to safer places that do not have these people in. The girls younger brother is shown through a medium shot as he is in the back of a bus. He is banging on the window suggesting that he doesn't want to go. His sister, the girl, is shown to be running after the bus. An over the shoulder shot is then used to show the conversation between the older male and the girl. They are trying to get her brother back. This will also engage the audience as they will want to know if the brother is safely returned to the girl. Other shots, along with faced paced editing, shows helicopters flying around, suggesting that they are looking for these people. A birds eye view shot is used to show all of the natural disasters that have been happening due to these people. As the music starts to get faster, the clips show people running which compliments each other. The last shot is of london bridge falling down by a huge wave hitting it. This gives the audience a clue as to where the film is set. More fast paced editing is used to capture the attention of the audience, this time including shots of running, weaponry and fighting which conforms to the action genre.