1. Movie Trailer Analysis Project

2. The Purpose of a Trailer
Let’s set up a scenario: You have directed a movie and you are giving instructions to the person who is editing the trailer for your movie. What guidance do you give that person? What do you tell him/her to do in order to put together an effective trailer?
(respond on page 145 of your film packet)

3. The Basics…
While both are important and ultimately have the same purpose (to attempt to entice potential viewers to go see the movie), what’s the biggest fundamental differences between movie posters and movie trailers?

4. Trailers vs. Posters Cinematography Sound Music Dialogue Narration
Sound effects
Acting
Editing
Pace, Feel, Tone, Energy
Ultimately (and obviously) it’s more like a movie than a poster
Trailers are much more important and impactful than a movie poster

5. Your Assignment…
Similar to the poster analysis, this will be a step-by-step process and be due on (or before) Wednesday, May 10th.
You will be required to write a four (or more) paragraph analysis of your trailer.
See separate assignment sheet for details and information (there are specific things you must do in each paragraph).

6. Practice Reaction
Today in class, let’s look at a few trailers. Put down your thoughts as you see the trailer a couple times (on page 145).
To guide your response today:
Initial reaction
Discuss a few key film elements in the trailer. Maybe point out a memorable shot or aspect of the trailer.
Explain how effective you feel the trailer is as a whole.

7. The Social Network

8. Mission Impossible: Rough Nation

9. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

10. The Wolf of Wall Street

11. A Good Day to Die Hard

12. Prometheus

13. Requiem for a Dream

14. Requiem for a Dream

15. Wall- E

16. Mad Max Fury Road

17. Inception

18. Where The Wild Things Are