To get a really good idea of what conventions opening trailers have I studied three different existing trailers. I looked out for what signs and signifers it had. By learning about Propps theory of conventions and charaters it was intresting too look out for what was included and this then led me to think about what we would need to include.
Eastenders First Trailer
These are my comments on Mise-en-Scene;
Starts with Albert Square- shows the audiance where they are and that is the characters home. Possibly a social hub. There is then an establishing shot including the sign, signifing there is more than just the square. A lot of settings are brick and buildings, possibly signifiying there are a lot of homes and characters but also showing it is a urban based soap opera. A pub is shown with two women in it gossiping. This not only shows the pub is a mian feature but shows the characters are comfertable with talking about others. The shot then cuts to a man speaking about 'Gossip' in a business manner, he seems very confidant and possibly a bad boy main character.
Then at the end of the trailer and establishing shot is used to show the front of the pub and all of the characters in the soap. This shows the happiness by there waving and smiles but also lets the audiance see how many people are included.
These are my comments on Sound;
The famous 'DUN DUN DUN' is shown at the begining of the trailer as this shows the drama included in the soap. The soaps tune then starts and plays almost throughout the whole trailer, fading out at one point but soon fading back in. The tune used is happy and is now a recognisable classic tune.
These are my comments on Narrative;
Most of the narrative included in this piece is voiceover. This is helpful to me as we have to include a voiceover and this is a good example. The voiceover tells the story and lets the audiance know what is going on. The voice over at the end is also very intense and lets the viewers know the correct information.
These are my comments on Camera;
There are a variety of shots throughout this piece. The one i found most effective was the close up of the sign then into an establishing shot of the actual 'square' This was really effective and I will suggest looking into it further with my group. There are a lot of pans used, mostly to show the path of characters. There are two shots, mid shots, close ups and long shots used.
Starts with Albert Square- shows the audiance where they are and that is the characters home. Possibly a social hub. There is then an establishing shot including the sign, signifing there is more than just the square. A lot of settings are brick and buildings, possibly signifiying there are a lot of homes and characters but also showing it is a urban based soap opera. A pub is shown with two women in it gossiping. This not only shows the pub is a mian feature but shows the characters are comfertable with talking about others. The shot then cuts to a man speaking about 'Gossip' in a business manner, he seems very confidant and possibly a bad boy main character.
Then at the end of the trailer and establishing shot is used to show the front of the pub and all of the characters in the soap. This shows the happiness by there waving and smiles but also lets the audiance see how many people are included.
These are my comments on Sound;
The famous 'DUN DUN DUN' is shown at the begining of the trailer as this shows the drama included in the soap. The soaps tune then starts and plays almost throughout the whole trailer, fading out at one point but soon fading back in. The tune used is happy and is now a recognisable classic tune.
These are my comments on Narrative;
Most of the narrative included in this piece is voiceover. This is helpful to me as we have to include a voiceover and this is a good example. The voiceover tells the story and lets the audiance know what is going on. The voice over at the end is also very intense and lets the viewers know the correct information.
These are my comments on Camera;
There are a variety of shots throughout this piece. The one i found most effective was the close up of the sign then into an establishing shot of the actual 'square' This was really effective and I will suggest looking into it further with my group. There are a lot of pans used, mostly to show the path of characters. There are two shots, mid shots, close ups and long shots used.
Home and Aways First Trailer
(one of the first)
(one of the first)
These are my comments on Mise-en-Scene;
The trailer starts with the titles, they are bright, coulrful and eye catching. This could connote that the soap opera will be the same. There are very minimal settings in this trailer as it is mostly set in someones living room with some shots of exterior greenary. I found that most of the narrative is inside this could signify that secrets are kept well as they are only spoke about in someones home. This lets the viewer know that there is secracy and scandal in the soap. The exterior shots of the trailer are mostly of the young couple, this connotes happiness as its bright and natural.
These are my comments on Sound;
A slight quiet tune is played throughout the piece to show the tranquility throughout the trailer. The music becomes more intense at the end as the trailer is finishing this creates an atmosphere and encourages the audiance to listen careful and watch further.
These are my comments on Camera;
There are a variety of shots used in this piece including;
Two shots
Mid shots
Close ups
Long shots
and establishing shots.
These are linking with a number of pans instead of cuts. This connotes the soap moves on smoothly and possibly that the characters are closely connected.
These are my comments on Narrative;
There is a voiceover used in this trailer and it tells you exactly what is happening. With the aid of the actual narrative the characters are speaking the audiance knows exactly what is going on and everyones view on the storyline. The voice over also gived the correct information and the end of the trailer telling the audiance when and where they can see home and away.
The trailer starts with the titles, they are bright, coulrful and eye catching. This could connote that the soap opera will be the same. There are very minimal settings in this trailer as it is mostly set in someones living room with some shots of exterior greenary. I found that most of the narrative is inside this could signify that secrets are kept well as they are only spoke about in someones home. This lets the viewer know that there is secracy and scandal in the soap. The exterior shots of the trailer are mostly of the young couple, this connotes happiness as its bright and natural.
These are my comments on Sound;
A slight quiet tune is played throughout the piece to show the tranquility throughout the trailer. The music becomes more intense at the end as the trailer is finishing this creates an atmosphere and encourages the audiance to listen careful and watch further.
These are my comments on Camera;
There are a variety of shots used in this piece including;
Two shots
Mid shots
Close ups
Long shots
and establishing shots.
These are linking with a number of pans instead of cuts. This connotes the soap moves on smoothly and possibly that the characters are closely connected.
These are my comments on Narrative;
There is a voiceover used in this trailer and it tells you exactly what is happening. With the aid of the actual narrative the characters are speaking the audiance knows exactly what is going on and everyones view on the storyline. The voice over also gived the correct information and the end of the trailer telling the audiance when and where they can see home and away.
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