The reason I chose the trailer for Road to Perdition as my starter trailer is due to it being a crime drama. This means even in the trailer you have the same effects as a stereotypical crime drama. Notice its dark lighting and themes. The characters are shown in an array of different angles to give the trailer a sinister nature. The music is poignant and adds an edge to the trailer, making it more elaborate and in depth.
We feel this is a great example of using music to express something more in detail. The music in this case serves as a juxtaposition between what is glorious and what is dark.
The trailer is also effective in how lighting is used. Notice it is dark around a title character, yet they are seemingly glowing. This could be used to represent the nature and intentions of the characters involved in our trailer. The characters who the trailer show to be villainous in nature are shown to have dark throughout and at times shown to be the opposite of the heroes, they have a dark light on them constantly and at times, it is light around them whereas they appear dark adding to the audience perception, making it easy for them.
You really need to understand what is required of you at this level. I need a full analysis of this trailer - camera work, sound , mise-en-scene, editing etc. Also some indication of how it compares to a full length theatrical trailer and the film in its entirety. Perhaps you can make a selction of screen shots and analyse them in depth. you are trying to identify typical generic codes and conventions.
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