Trailer Deconstructions

The Last House on the Left

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqfDli2QCuY

Sound – starts with peaceful music, as there is little chaos. A sound stab quickly changes this when the mood changes, and ominous strings are introduced. Sounds linking to violence such as punching are enhanced. When there is dialogue, there is no music as the audience is expected to concentrate on the things being said. Later, there is a contrapuntal score, which uses a more peaceful remake of a rock song.

Camera – Lots of close ups to clearly show fear and characters emotions. Low/high angle to convey dominance. Two shots show close friendship, causing the audience to empathise with the characters.

Mise en Scene – Different lighting is used throughout the trailer to create different moods e.g. orange in the bedroom, to create a warm, homely feeling. Lots of shadowy lighting, with just faces illuminated illustrates terror. Girls wear bright, feminine, floral clothes which suggest innocence and vulnerability, but the “baddies” all wear dark clothes to reflect their dark personalities and purposes in the film.
Editing – Quick shot changes show how quickly the mood changes. Black screens are used so the audience concentrates on the sound, and also creates an ominous feeling.


Sex and the City 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKQ5yRFkBnE

Sound – The usage of a well known song ‘New York’ by Alisha Keys appeals to the target audience and informs us of the films’ location. The voice over used introduces us the main character but also doesn’t give any of the plot away. Quotes such as ‘You haven’t seen anything yet’ and ‘sometimes you’ve gotta get away with the girls’ creates intrigue and excitement. Recognisable theme tune from the series and first film reminds the audience that this will be similar.

Camera – Flashes of New York City mixed with titles are used at the beginning this represents the glamorous life styles of New York. The Mid-shots of all the characters show their busy lives, the long shots of a wedding and close-ups of couples indicate romance. The Editing at the beginning and end are particularly quick attracting the audience’s attention.

Mise en Scene – Different characters have different colour schemes and stick to these throughout. This allows the audience to relate to the characters. Glamorous feel e.g. sparkling logo, luxurious settings, amazing clothes.

Editing – Jumpy editing is used throughout to emphasise the speed of their modern lifestyles. The three different shots placed of the screen show how big the city is and reflects their lives. The straight cuts show how different their lives are but the shot of them all at the end shows they are all still friends. Careful editing shows various settings but doesn’t reveal much narrative