This clip shows titles that cross the screen and is a good way of showing time passing. Like in this clip, at the start of this trailer, these titles show by detailing an event on some of the days what is happening up to 28 days later.
In this clip there are people running across cars and the way the camera is placed creates a great effect with the light and the silhouettes of the bodies as they run. Also, you can tell this is a clip from the non-equilibrium part of the film by the blood on the windscreen of the car.
This clip helps to show that the man is alone and the place is deserted. It does this by firstly not having anyone
else in the clip but also by having the phones hanging down, it shows that they have been used by someone who is not longer there.
This clip shows Big Ben and London
bridge. This straight away points out that the location of this film, the setting, is in London. This clip also helps the audience relate to the story because the trailer uses well known places which would not usually be deserted.
Not like the other trailers we have reviewed, this film starts with fast paced scary clips and ends with slow and quiet clips. This creates a different effect and actually makes me believe this film will not be a thriller. Also this film trailer does not have many clips at all and they are mostly approximately only 2-5 seconds long. This shows that you can create an effective trailer with just a few short clips.
Ross
This is an interesting and effective explanation of a series of film stills which help us to understand the images we see in some detail. Well done.
ReplyDeleteHave you thought about applying the so-called 'Hollywoood formula' to this film, and by extension, your own film trailer as well?
The Hollywood formula can be applied to most films.
Here it is:
Our hero is in the cave.
Our hero is given a challenge.
He/She emerges from the cave and embarks on a journey to win the prize.
During the course of the journey, our hero is beset by a series of trials.
These trials force our hero to learn important life lessons.
Eventually, our hero overcomes the trials, beats the challenge and wins the prize.
How does this apply to the 28 Days Later franchise, how does it apply to your project?
By mapping it out onto your film project, it should make your film idea/script a bit more 'meaty' and gives you more room to work creatively with regards to the website and auxillary products you are having to create.