For A2 Media studies we were given several briefs from which we had to choose one to complete. As a group we decided to produce a promotional film package for a new film. We then had to select two out of the following three to create - web page, film magazine cover, and poster. I chose the film magazine cover and poster as our AS project was print therefore I picked up many skills which will help me make the magazine cover and poster at a high standard. Also, at school we do not have the resources or technology to make a high-quality web page, however we do have the software to make a successful film magazine cover and poster for example Adobe Photoshop.
I have begun my research by watching a range of trailers for a variety of films. This helped me and my group to decide on the genre horror for our teaser trailer as we were influenced by the style of horror trailers and found it was the most accessible genre to us in terms of equipment, locations actors ect. By watching theses trailer we were also able to identify the conventions of horror trailers. In addition, I will start to carry out research on trailers which includes finding out the purpose, features and functions of them. I can then apply this knowledge when I make my own. In addition I will be analysing a number of horror trailers by breaking them down. This analytical research will help me gain a better understanding of what needs to be included when making my own teaser trailer. This includes identifying all of the conventions of horror trailers, which is important as my trailer must be recognised as a horror teaser trailer and therefore I must make sure I follow the conventions of them.
For our teaser trailers; we have to make a narrative for our entire film first which we will then choose the parts we believe are most intense to use in the trailer. We plan on using Tzvtan Todorov’s theory which states all films can be broken down into five stages. This will be useful for us as we can use these five stages as a starting point for different parts of our film and then put them together.
Once we have decided on a final idea I will carry out further research and planning. By carrying out this project I hope to achieve a successful horror film teaser trailer, film magazine cover and poster. Furthermore I would like to develop my practical skills and understanding of film-making.
I have begun my research by watching a range of trailers for a variety of films. This helped me and my group to decide on the genre horror for our teaser trailer as we were influenced by the style of horror trailers and found it was the most accessible genre to us in terms of equipment, locations actors ect. By watching theses trailer we were also able to identify the conventions of horror trailers. In addition, I will start to carry out research on trailers which includes finding out the purpose, features and functions of them. I can then apply this knowledge when I make my own. In addition I will be analysing a number of horror trailers by breaking them down. This analytical research will help me gain a better understanding of what needs to be included when making my own teaser trailer. This includes identifying all of the conventions of horror trailers, which is important as my trailer must be recognised as a horror teaser trailer and therefore I must make sure I follow the conventions of them.
For our teaser trailers; we have to make a narrative for our entire film first which we will then choose the parts we believe are most intense to use in the trailer. We plan on using Tzvtan Todorov’s theory which states all films can be broken down into five stages. This will be useful for us as we can use these five stages as a starting point for different parts of our film and then put them together.
Once we have decided on a final idea I will carry out further research and planning. By carrying out this project I hope to achieve a successful horror film teaser trailer, film magazine cover and poster. Furthermore I would like to develop my practical skills and understanding of film-making.
