Chosen Genre- Documentury

Working as an individual when shooting this trailer. I came to the decision of choosing Documentary as my chosen genre.

What is Documentary?

"A documentary film is a nonfictional motion picture intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record."

I have chosen the genre of Documentary as I feel it will be an achievable genre to create a trailer for, as well as coming up with an effective storyline. By producing a Documentary the target audience will be young adults and older audiences, who can easily become interested with the topic and the conventions of the trailer. They will enjoy the story line more and connect with the narrative of the trailer. I will be analysing a range of documentaries to understand the conventions and narrative of a documentary. I will understand the different ways to represent the characters more and understand the importance of certain elements towards the audience. Also looking at the type of budgets they have and understanding my budget will be very limited, meaning I have to think about spending.

Although I have a few ideas about what my trailer will be based around I need to be realistic about the location and the budget. I have to think carefully about props, actors and location, which will be clearly researched into. I also need to ensure that the clips I include in my trailer are appropriate for the target audience of young adults and the elderly, ensuring the UK film classification certificate fits with my trailer and the type of genre, matching the correct target audience

To decide the type of storyline I'm going to base my trailer on I will research into both British and American Trailers to help me have a clear understanding on my storyline. This will also help to establish the similarities and differences in the stereotypical characters and narrative used in both types.

From analysing different genre of trailers I have gained the understanding of the elements needed to create a trailer to fit a spective genre and audience. To understand the conventions needed in a Documentary trailer I will analyse different trailers with that spective genre. This will help me to consider how the characters are being represented, the mise en scene and the elements needed for a Documentary.

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Research: Teaser Trailer Analysis 4- If I Stay

Background and Brief Plot
This Drama genre film, released on the 22nd August and directed by R.J Culter and distributed my Warner Brothers Studio. This american movie had a budget of $11,000,000 and located the movie in places such as Canada and British Columbia. The narrative is about a young girl involved in a serious car accident, resulting in the girl being in a coma, during being in an outer- body experience she must decide whether to wake up and life will be different than she imagines or not to wake up. The movie is a tearjerker that connects the audience.

Representation of key elements
An establishing shot of a stage is shown, instantly connecting the audience with the genre of classical and stereotypically links to the idea of musical and a more upper class due to this stage links to the stereotype of a place such as Broadway and connecting to the idea of production and performance. An establishing shot of the girl is shown facing towards three people where the audience can assume are the judges, due to the stereotypical conventions of the mise es scene; wearing suits and smart clothing, the location is shown of a stage connecting the three people as stereotypical judges. As the girl is the main focus of this shot the audience can assume that she is the main character in this film due to the three judges looking directly at her and the shot being behind her making the audience more involved in a point of view shot, showing she is the key character and importance in this film. The tracking, worms eye shot shows the detail of what looks like the ceiling of the stage, drawing the audience in and creating a beautiful and carm atmosphere for the audience. The non dietetic sound instantly played connects the audience with the first shot of the girl and the stage and allows the audience to connect with the representation of the character being linked with this instrument and allows the audience to understand the narrative. Medium shot followed by shot reverse shot of the main character and a boy allows the audience to connect with the narrative and become more involved with the narrative. The mise es scene of the medium closeup of the boy shows clothes of a stereotypical teenager and connects the target audience of teenage audiences. The sudden fade in, tracking shot of more patterns and colours from unique and famous buildings is shown, connecting to the idea of musical and upper class stereotypically having an interest in this style of building. A close up shot followed by a tracking of the hand shot, instantly connecting the audience with the non- dietetic sound and the instrument she is playing. This shows she is following the conventions of the feline traits stereotypically playing a 'feline' instrument.

The medium shots are shown of the girl at a location which the audiences can assume she is at a stereotypical American school due to the mise en scene;  the posters on the wall, the classical school bag and other people which stereotypically shows teenage traits. The slow motion edit with the worms eye shot shows a stereotypical teenage boy that is often shown in american teenage movies, showing the more dominating character. The audience can work this out due to the worms eye view showing the character having a higher statues and connecting to the idea of having more power than the audience and other characters. He is known as the stereotypical 'Jockey' and 'popular' character in stereotypical teenage movies.

The fade in and out quick shots are shown of the girl and then the boy connecting the two and allows the audience to understand a connection with characters and their relationship, making them have a stronger understanding on the narrative. The fast cuts show the audience a section of the narrative and allows the audiences to understand the importance of the characters.

 The typography links the audience with the idea of connecting to a ghostly presents linking to the genre and connecting to the narrative of the film with the girl as a ghost looking at her life. The font also links to the idea of stereotypical girls writing in a dairy. This links the audience with the characters and allows the audience to understand the genre and connects to the audience of females because they can relate to the font. The idea of linking the type with the idea of stereotypical females, allows the audience to connect with the genre of the film and understand the narrative. The dark blues used shows a carm and relaxing approach making the audience feel relaxed. The colour also has a nice contrast between blue and white, Blue has a representation of peace and trust connecting the audience with the narrative and the representation of the characters. White creates a representation of Purity and clean, connection the audience with the idea of incidence and angel like linking to the narrative of the girl being ghostly like, looking at her own memories and life in third person.

Narrative-
The film follows a basic storyline of the protagonist which is the girl due to her being shown several times throughout the trailer. She is involved in a serous car accident which creates impact throughout the whole movie due to the non dietetic sound changing and the slow motion edit to show the effect of the accident and making the audience understand the importance in the event and the impact and change in the narrative from that point onwards. The Antagonist in this movie is the accident where it has affected the character to change the narrative and actions the character does. The connection with the boy character and main character shows a connection due to them being shown throughout the trailer suggesting a possible relationship. This is stereotypical for a teenage audience film to create a relationship between the main character and a stock character. This makes teenagers relate and connect more to the genre of drama and teenage situations, connecting them more with the character's personalities.

Research: Teaser Trailer Analysis 3- Bad Neighbours

Brief plot and Background-

Neighbors (released as Bad Neighbours in some markets) is a 2014 American comedy film, directed by Nicholas Stoller and written by Andrew Cohen and Brendan O’Brien. The film stars Seth Rogen and Zac Efron, with Rose Byrne, Dave Franco, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. The film was released in the United States on May 9, 2014 to positive reviews and grossed over $268 million against a budget of $18 million. The Plot is about Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) are a young couple with a newborn daughter. The restrictions of parenthood make it difficult for them to maintain their old lifestyle, which alienates them from their friends Jimmy Faldt (Ike Barinholtz) and his ex-wife, Paula (Carla Gallo). One day, the couple finds out that Delta Psi Beta, a fraternity known for their outrageous parties, has moved into an adjacent house. The fraternity's leaders, Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron) and Pete Regazolli (Dave Franco), aspire to join Delta Psi's Hall of Fame by throwing a massive end-of-the-year party.

Important elements of representation-

The voiceover begins over the top of the indent, instantly introducing the audience to the type of genre and characters in the film. A medium shot of a baby is shown with mise en scent of the baby being a subvert of the stereotypical baby, this links the audience with the genre of Comedy as it isn't realistic. The shot then begins screen shooting the baby like a photo shoot the white flash edit shows a camera like present. The shot is followed by a long shot with depth of field showing the location of the baby and shows the relationship of the adults to the baby implying they are the parents. The audience get a glimpse of the character's house and mise en scent, the props are stereotypically shown in a family home, with the cot and the baby toys around the round instantly tells the audience the representation of theses characters. Quick cuts are shown of the narrative with the non diegetic sound increasing in speed as the cuts are quicker. The title is show after the couple implying a relationship between the title and the characters showing they are an importance. The grey background with the red font make the title standout and stereotypically link audiences with the conventions of a army font suggesting their will be conflict in the film. A medium shot of what looks like the mother as she shows a relationship with the baby. The audience can stereotypically link the character with the conventions and traits of a women due to the stereotype being caring and mothering. The close up of the characters laying down playing with the baby allows the audience to convert their role of adults to children because of the fact they are subverting the traits of a parent with being irresponsible.  

The title shown after the medium close up of the baby in the pram shows the relationship with the baby and the parents. The bold title standouts and shows an importance with the baby throughout the film. A track shot of the moving van is shown, showing the connection to the characters voiceover of "the neighbours!" and the moving van implying to the audience the characters are having more neighbours. The focus pull shot shows the girl's reaction to the neighbours, connecting with the audience about their emotions and reaction at the time, getting the audience more involved. The title followed after this focus pull shot shows the connection with the title and the shot implying they are an importance in the film. Shot reverse shot is used to show the connection to the event and the characters narrative, making the audience aware of what's happening. shot reverse shot is also used to show the conversation between characters. An establishing shot of the location is shown to show the audience connection to the location and narrative, showing the relationship between the characters.The title shows the audience the connection to the narrative with the characters, showing the audience the comparison between the different neighbours. After the title the audience assume the trailer is over when the audience are surprised when more shots are shown of a narrative which shows a character representation and matches the conventions of the genre; comedy.  

The worms eye and the birds eye shot of the fireworks and the bright lights show a link to a stereotypical genre of teenage youth and connects the the audience of teenagers and encourages them to watch the film. The quick medium shot of the adults connects with the audience about the idea of teenagers being rebels against adults and not doing what they are told. This instantly shows the audience the type of representation theses characters follow, connecting with the idea of teenage youth. The idea of a "party" becoming out of control links to the location of America being stereotyped to have parties and teenagers hard to handle. A establishing shot of the location is shown, telling the audience the type of place the party is and tells the audience about the characters through the location of what looks like an American building due to the stereotypical building that looks like a the idea of The White House due to the mise es scene of the pillars and the colour of white linking audiences to the idea of America.

Narrative-

 The non diegetic sound changes to a faster and more louder to show the audience more is happening and to make them want to watch the film and get them "hyped" for the movie. The music links to a comedy genre and teenage youth with the R&B style to it. Linking to teenage audiences and showing the genre more of teenage youth and comedy. The narrative shows a connection to the neighbours due to the title and the idea of a conflict between the two houses, possibly ending in equals or a defeated character. The couple show at the start suggest they are the protagonist due to the incidence stereotypical family and the fact they are shown as the start shows a connection to the audience that they are important. When the antagonist which is the teenage boys suggest they are trouble due the character representation of teenagers being stereotypical "rebels" connecting the audience with the type of personalities they have and connects the audience with the idea that they are the antagonist.

Research: Teaser Trailer Analysis 2- Annabelle

Brief plot and Background information-
Annabelle is an American Super natural horror film, directed by John R. Leonette, produced by James Wan, and written by Gary Dauberman. It is a spin off of the film The Conjuring. The film is released October 3, 2014. Distributed by Warner Brothers Studio.

Representation Of Important Elements-
The beginning shows the indents in fast cut to create tension for the audience.An establishing shot is shown to show the location of an ordinal house, which is stereotypical for a supernatural horror so the audience can instantly connect to the genre of this film, due to the house being incident and normal. A worms eye view shot of the inside of the house turns to a tilt when the women walks in, shows an importance with the character. The non-diegetic sound creates tension for the audience, making them more involved and wanting to watch more.The music is stereotypically used in films that want to set a old 60s feel for the audience. This also sets the scene and connects with the type of characters in the film. A close up shot of the doll is shown to show the importance towards the audience and shows the mise es scent of the doll, looking old and stereotypical for a doll in a horror film to look old and frail like in the 60s. A medium shot of the doll and the two characters are shown, instantly showing the connection and relationship between the two characters and the doll in between. This shows a message of power to the audience implying the doll is in between and now involved in their relationship.

The black screen with the sudden drop in non diegetic sound shows the audience something is going to happen. The doll was the last shot shown so therefore the edit shows the connection to the doll and the sudden change in atmosphere. This instantly tells the audience the doll is the Protagonist. The first title shown has font which stereotypically links to the idea of a ghost with a fade in effect connecting to a ghost, also the black background used with the white font makes the titles stand out to the audience.

After the shot with the doll shown and the blackout cut, dark filters are used to create a different atmosphere. Dark colours are stereotypically used in horror films to create a scary and tension building atmosphere for the audience. An establishing shot is shown of the house. This shot connects to the establishing shot at the beginning however the filter was lighter and the atmosphere was different. This instantly tells the audience that the doll has negatively affected the protagonist house and how the doll has change the mood and vibe, stereotypically connecting to the conventions of a supernatural horror.



A tracking shot of the window is used to show the importance of that location to the audience. Tension and atmosphere builds when non diegetic sound is played with a quick bass tune to show the importance of the activity and to scare and frighten the audience, showing the antagonist has power and dominates other the main characters making the audience nervous for what will happen. The mise es scent of the white flowing curtains stereotypically links to the conventions of a supernatural horror due to the idea of a ghostly presents. The closeup of the two main characters sleeping stereotypically connects to the conventions of a horror, with the protagonist being vulnerable and unaware of the danger, which creates tension for the audience and makes them against the antagonist. The non diegetic sound stays eyry and builds tension. A tracking shot of the women left alone stereotypically links to a horror with the women being instantly and vulnerable which matches the stereotypical feminine traits.

Quick cuts are used to show the activity connecting to the storyline. They create tension within the audience and build up the atmosphere. The fast cuts creates action and makes the audience want to watch more. The non diegetic sound gets louder as the tension increases, making the audience aware of the danger and something important is going to happen. Flash cut are used to allow the audience to guess and discover the narrative and make them more interested to watch the film. Finally the title "Annabella" cuts to the doll, showing the connection to the audience, connecting the name with the doll showing she is the most important to the audience.

Narrative-

The basic narrative of the film is based around the Antagonist which is the doll in this case due to the mise es scent of the doll looking stereotypical as a horror doll with the old ancient feel towards the doll. The doll is shown a lot throughout which connects the audience with the the idea of the doll being the important factor in the film. The protagonist in this film is clearly two characters because they are shown looking vulnerable and a vittum. The couple are shown a lot throughout the film connecting them to the role of protagonists. The close up shot of the doll suddenly non- diegtetic sound changes to a darker atmosphere with the use of filters, mentions above. This shows the doll will have an impact on the couple and affect them throughout the film. This may lead to a climax of the protagonist defeating the antagonist or in most conventional horror movies the antagonist defeats them, building up tension and atmosphere throughout and drawing the audience more in and encouraging them to keep watching. The protagonist stays unaware of the danger which is stereotypical for following the conventions of a horror film.

Research: Teaser Trailer Anaylsis 1- The Hobbit-The Battle Of The Five Armies

Back ground and brief plot- 
The Hobbit is an upcoming 2014 epic fantasy adventure film, directed by Peter Jackson and written by Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro. It will be the third and final film released. Distributed by Warner Brothers, the film will be released on the 12th December 2014. The budget is $250 million, with CGI and special effects. The film has a continuing plot between three,2 hour long films each. The basic storyline contests of a fantasy world with Dwarfs, Monsters and mystery creatures. On a quest to save the world, with action and adventure throughout it brings excitement and tension for the audience.

Representation of important elements-
This Teaser Trailer has a genre of fantasy/adventure. The indent at the start has an old effect, showing the clear company to the audience and allowing them to discover the type of film this is about. The moving forward effect creates a 3D feel and connects the audience further into the trailer. The first shot shows a clear medium shot of a man which implies he is the main character and allows the audience to understand the representation of this character. The character is show throughout the beginning showing he is important. The quick cut creates a montage and connection between the main character and the female. The fade out and in to black effect, creates an eery feel, connecting with the dietetic, making the trailer flow more and connect to the audience. The establishing shot of the location with clear panning effects show the audience the connection with the genre.  The special effects of fire used to represent the CGI dragon connects with the genre of fantasy and shows the link to the narrative. The filters used show a  dark and creepy atmosphere telling the audience a connection to the narrative and how it creates tension for the audience, making them want to watch more.

The tracking shots connect to the genre of adventure and allows the audience to follow the narrative and feel for involved within the trailer, making them on edge and creating tension within the audience. The fast cuts and montage arrangements show a connection to the narrative and links to the genre of fantasy and adventure.

The non dietetic sound that starts later on in the trailer creates a connection to the type of eery atmosphere and shows the audience a urban and rustic feel. The fade in, worm eye shot shows a man walking with bare feet. This shows the representation of the characters and the traits of a masculine trailer due to the mis es scene used such as the makeup, creating a dirty and rustic look. This also connects with the genre of adventure.

Narrative-
The Trailer follows a simple storyline connecting to The Lord Of The Rings, The Protagonist which is the main character in this case the hero 'hobbit' he has to complete a mission to save the day. The Antagonist in this film is what looks like the animated dragon due to the fire showing power and dominates over the other characters.  The right shot is the antagonist showing distribution and impact on the location making the audience assume they are the villain in this film and the audience can understand the narrative of the film with conflict between the protagonist and the antagonist throughout. The dragon is important and shows the audience the main problem in this film due to the non diegetic sound changing instantly as soon as the shot is shown, louder and faster. This makes the audience understand that this dragon is going to make an impact and sudden change to the narrative making it the middle cilmx of the film.

The typography used has an effective black back drop, showing a connection to the genre and making the title stand out and showing an importance to the audience. The title also links to the representation of the dragon, making the audience connect more with the narrative. The title also shows a connection to the stereotype of masculine traits, perhaps male audiences are more appeal to the film.