1. SOPHIE BERRY
Top Three Film Trailers
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2. 500 Days of Summer
 Trailer
 The film is a romantic comedy about a woman who
doesn't believe true love exists, and the young man
who falls for her.

3. 500 Days of Summer
 Target Audience – 15 +
 USP – Unconventional pattern to the storyline, shows different days at
different stages amongst the relationship
 Sound – 4 songs used, fitting with ‘indie’ genre and theme. Begins
with dialogue then different songs are introduced which mirror the
mood and depth of the relationship as it develops
 Genre – Reflected through the use of ‘indie’ music and old fashioned
and grainy cinematography at the start
 Colour – Soft and neutral colours, beige/brown’s fitting in with ‘indie’
theme. The blue of the text stands out and brightens the rest of the
trailer
 Editing – Scenes speed up and slow down in time with mood and
depth of relationship
 Font – Plain and simple, standing out comparing to the rest of the
colour used

4. The Great Gatsby
 Trailer
 A war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and
lifestyle of his millionaire neighbour.

5. The Great Gatsby
 Target Audience – 15 +
 USP – Modern take on an old fashioned classic story, Luhrmann’s
contemporary version of classic film
 Sound – Begins upbeat and fast tempo song. Voice of main character
as voice over, dialogue of characters, repeating mention of central
character. Second song introduced as the emotion of trailer develops
 Genre – action and romance conveyed through the choice of shots
used and the songs played
 Colour – Dramatic and glamorous colours to match the setting and
era of film
 Editing – Scenes speed up with tempo and build up of the song
 Font – Old fashioned writing to match the era that the film is set in

6. Paranormal Activity
 Trailer
 After moving into a new family home, a couple
becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic
presence.

7. Paranormal Activity
 Target Audience – 16 +
 USP – Filmed from inside the house, homemade and realistic
 Sound – Dialogue, starts calm and realistic. Sudden and loud crashing
sound effects. The sound of videotape jittering in the background, adds
to the unique feel of a realistic home film
 Genre – Dark and night time setting, loud noises and sudden
movements convey the theme
 Colour – Black and white camera, cold and blue effect which mirrors
the fear of the characters
 Camera – Handheld camera effect, adds to horror and realist feel
 Editing – Fast pace shots speed up as more is discovered and the
horror unfolds. Time in bottom corner gives home filmed feel
 Font – Blank and plain, stand’s out and is bold and sudden