Members boosh Posted July 16, 2009 Members Share Posted July 16, 2009 So what does a movietrailer need? Can you name or show good trailers? What type of trailer makes you want to see a movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members audioicon Posted July 16, 2009 Members Share Posted July 16, 2009 What makes you want to see a movie? 1. The director2. The story (none fiction)3. The casts4. The producers Trailers don't make me go see movies. I loved the Pianist and me seeing it was based on the director and the story.Ai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boosh Posted July 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2009 Okay Pat ,... All true,... So I edited my last question because I'm talking 'bout trailers specifically,... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bp Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 1st ingredient - "In a world...." [YOUTUBE]yXbFuNQwTbs[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boosh Posted July 17, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 Funny Stuff ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elsongs Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 1. Opening scene that sort of disorients you or calms you down in some way.2. "In a world..." voiceover line3. Main character quick-fades4. EXPLOSION!5. CHASE SCENE!6. ANOTHER EXPLOSION!7. Quick clip of part of love/sex/scantilly clad scene (if applicable)8. Scene of someone shouting, but you don't hear them shout9. EVEN BIGGER EXPLOSION ABOUT TO HAPPEN...10. Movie Title11. Opening dateFIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rasputin1963 Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 The exact tone of the movie must be set by the trailer. It cannot be misleading; too much is at stake. A joking or ironic repartee is usually shown. Sometimes it's left open; sometimes it's closed. Oft-times earlier cred is alluded to. For example: "From the people who brought you XMOVIE and YMOVIE comes this new tale of.....etc." Scenes which might appeal to both women and men must be shown. The better the movie, the less the trailer needs to give away as spoiler. Bad movies practically include the whole film in their trailers. Lately a big scary, funny or startling moment is shown just before the opening date screen is shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members meccajay Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 1. Opening scene that sort of disorients you or calms you down in some way.2. "In a world..." voiceover line3. Main character quick-fades4. EXPLOSION!5. CHASE SCENE!6. ANOTHER EXPLOSION!7. Quick clip of part of love/sex/scantilly clad scene (if applicable)8. Scene of someone shouting, but you don't hear them shout9. EVEN BIGGER EXPLOSION ABOUT TO HAPPEN...10. Movie Title11. Opening dateFIN This. You can also substitute #8 with a shot with Comic Book Hero(substitue Will Smith, Johnney Depp, or Tom Hanks) saying cool line... Then ad a #12, which is a dark screen, then abrubt shot of some amazing action sequence, like a jumbo jet disintergrating as it's tumbling toward you! Back to credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted July 17, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2009 I love that little mini art form. It would be a blast to be involved with trailers. You cram vibe, story, character... all into sometimes a short as 10 seconds. They're cool. Got to Blockbuster.com or Netflix to see all the movie trailers you want. From early ones like The Thin Man to last week's Transformers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhino55 Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 The better the movie, the less the trailer needs to give away as spoiler. Bad movies practically include the whole film in their trailers. I especially hate when they do this with comedies. If its mostly going to be slapstick humor, dont give it all away in the trailer. Save a little something for the honey moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimOBrien Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 One thing I HATE: Flashing strobes (2seconds of black to a half-second of film)Usually a sign that a film doesn't have anything in it to hold your interest for more than a half-second.... I'm surprised groups havent sued the studios yet for causing seizures. "Shakey camera syndrome" to the point of nausea is a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members veracohr Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 More trailers should be this good: 0oYNvmNZP2o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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