Trailers are used to advertise a film and are made up of shots from the actually film itself, the best shots from the movie will be used in the trailer to make the movie seem as good as possible, this is without giving away any spoilers, if this happens people may not want to go and see the movie as they already know what happens. The scenes from the film do not necessarily have to be shown in the order as they are shown in the film, they can be mixed around and put how the trailer creators feel it looks best. The maximum length of a movie trailer is 2 and a half minutes, anymore than this and trailers cannot usually be shown. They only allow one special extended trailer from each film studio a year.
Plot summary
Film trailers have a plot summary that usually have a three-act structure similar to that of a feature length-film. The first act starts it off but introducing the story and also lays out the premise of the story. Act 1 is then followed by act two which extends the story usually ending with a dramatic climax. And finally, act three consists of a visual montage of various clips (usually powerful and emotional moments) with a strong piece of "signature music" playing over the top. A cast run may be used to tell the audience of any popular stars that they may no are going to be in the movie they are watching.Voice-over
A voice-over narration is also used to set up the premise of the story or to even explain certain parts of the movie to the audience itself to give them a greater understand of the movie and whats happening in it.
Music
Music is usually an important part of setting the mood of the trailer and it can literally be anything, for example a song, the song is also a great way as advertisement because if people like the song in the movie they can also buy that as well.
Cast, crew and studio information
The list of actors and actresses that appear in a movie is known as a cast run. Some successful and well known directors or produces will want a mention and to feature in the cast run, this is usually shown at the end of the movie. A billing block is used in the majority of trailers which shows a list of the principal cast and crew who worked on the movie.
Technical elements
Sound mix - The majority of movie trailers are presented in multichannel sound mix such as Dolby Digital. They include sound effects and music that are enhanced by stereophonic sound in order to make them more effective and the main focus point.
Video resolution - Feature film movie trailers are usually presented in the same format as the feature - 35mm film or a digital format. Trailers can be distributed at any resolution up to 1080p with the help of high bandwidth internet connections.
Cast, crew and studio information
The list of actors and actresses that appear in a movie is known as a cast run. Some successful and well known directors or produces will want a mention and to feature in the cast run, this is usually shown at the end of the movie. A billing block is used in the majority of trailers which shows a list of the principal cast and crew who worked on the movie.
Technical elements
Sound mix - The majority of movie trailers are presented in multichannel sound mix such as Dolby Digital. They include sound effects and music that are enhanced by stereophonic sound in order to make them more effective and the main focus point.
Video resolution - Feature film movie trailers are usually presented in the same format as the feature - 35mm film or a digital format. Trailers can be distributed at any resolution up to 1080p with the help of high bandwidth internet connections.
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