MY TOP 5 TEASER TRAILERSScott Spencer

THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS (2003) Pace of editing - Constant flashing –

enticing and surreal Voice over – Woman, mysterious,

doesn’t give away narrative, whispering

Genre – Sci-fi action Music – eerie sci-fi music Character relationships – Rivalry

between two main males Iconography – slow motion special

effects, mysterious looking males Location – Surreal environments, big

abstract buildings Lots of special effects to entice the

audience

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z8wl80794U

CLOVERFIELD (2008)

Pace of editing – long continuous shots, slow pace of editing at the beginning and gradually gets faster

Voice over – All dialogue from film Genre – Horror/thriller Music – eerie dramatic music Character relationships – Friends

at party Iconography – the handheld

camera is iconic for the is film and is its USP

Location – Only 3 to four locations used, internal and external

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvNkGm8mxiM

LIMITLESS (2011)

Pace of editing - Voice over – first person

voiceover Genre – Mystery/thriller Music – upbeat music, action

packed Character relationships – Iconography – USP is iconic as

well as the actor, The idea of the film.

Location – Mostly external shots, action shots of fast cars etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuucMI061kI

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1 (2010)

Pace of editing – Fast paced, a lot of different shots conveying the USP.

Voice over – All dialogue, continuing voice of Dumbledore throughout shots

Genre – Adventure/drama/fantasy Music – The well known Harry Potter

soundtrack, easily recognisable as it is a sequel.

Character relationships – Relationships established through previous films, more about the action and narrative.

Iconography – The use of magic, the stance with his wand.

Location – Mainly external, forest shots, busy streets and dark rooms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi7SVlKWFn0

INCEPTION

Pace of editing – very slow at the beginning and builds up to a climax

Voice over – No dialogue or voiceover, psychological eerie feel

Genre – Action/mystery/sci-fi Music – Dramatic soundtrack rising in

pitch Character relationships – Iconography – Leonardo DiCaprio, the

spinning object, the nightmarish shots

Location – Abnormal angles of huge buildings and cities, internal shots of him not in action/contrasting action packed shots.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5VDKVqvo8M