Trailers - General Codes and Conventions

Looking at between 10 and 15 trailers from a variety of genres, establish the typical codes and conventions.

You should consider:

• Use of text

• Use of dialogue/voice over

• Editing styles

• Sound/music

• Choice of shots (cinematography and action)

• Information included (and where)

• Font styles

• Inclusion of studio names, actors, directors etc...

• Colour palette?

As always - how you present your work is essential. Think of an interesting way to get this information across and show off the thoroughness of your research.