Codes and Conventions Of Film Trailers (3)

Moulin Rouge
http://www.imdb.com/rg/VIDEO_PLAY/LINK//video/screenplay/vi820249369/

• The music increase tempo when the shots become faster paced, this signifies action and drama; this is near the end of the trailer.


• There is a male voice over at the beginning of the trailer which sets the scene for the plot of the film.
  
• No voice over’s or speech from the main characters at the end of the trailer, just text. This signifies drama to the audience.

P.S I Love You

http://www.imdb.com/rg/VIDEO_PLAY/LINK//video/imdb/vi3383820569/

• The voice over’s are mainly from scenes in the film which helps the audience understand the plot.


• To attract the audience and signify the genre to the audience (romcom) scenes of comedy and romance are used in the trailer.


• With the plot being based around the main character writing letters the font of the title is in a hand written style.