trailer research :)

We decided on producing a horror that was going to shock an audience, we chose to do this through mise en scene; the chracrters, the costumes, the lighting and the location etc.
Our starting point was to research trailers from horror films and to see what conventions they have in common with each other.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyZMrmVECJI&feature=related
This is a teaser trailer from the film 'Saw 4'. This is a very good example of the conventions that horror films use. It is produced by Twisted Pictures which is widely recognised for producing the Saw Series. In this clip we like the idea of the serial killer watching them, like he is an organised killer. We can see this from the mise en scene as there is a clock in the room, counting down to something he obviously has planned for them. We also took some inspiration from this clip, the part where you see a mid shot of the newspaper articles on the walls, like he is revelling in the fact his murders are being talked about, we also liked the way this was flimed, with single mid shots flashed across the screen to demonstrate how much he is being talked about. The next few shots are then establashing shots of the location, showing the audience that there are yet again, people trapped in a room. Then you see Jigsaw, the director is able to do this as the audience already know who the killer is as they have probably watched the first 3, and so have wanted to watch Saw 4 to find out what happens, hence using a shot of Jigsaw, drawing previous audiences in.You then see various shots of what looks like toture, we also like this idea as it doesn't give too much away about whats going to happen and it is a tease, which is exactly what we want to produce, a teaser trailer. The next thing you see is white background with black writing on, introducing the date when the film will be released, and some added location shots at the end, with Jigsaw and also some very gory shots to shock the audience into wanting to go and see the film.

SAW 6!!

This morning at the bus stop,I noticed that the film "Saw 6" is soon to be released. I decided to do some research in the new film,its trailer and its new website,to see if we could get any new ideas from this.


I went on the Saw VI website as, as technology improves, more people use the internet as a main source to find out about film releases. So the websites have to be of a very high quality, and sell the film to its full potential. When I went on the website there where lots of references to "free" things. Such as free widgets, and free applications for Iphone. This would be an example of synergy marketing, as Iphone and Warner Bros would have worked together to promote both of their items.
There is also references to social networking sites such as facebook, twitter and the less popular myspace. This would also indicate the target audience age. For example 15-23 year olds are more likley to use social networking sites as they communicate with friends whilst at college/university. This shows that films such as "Saw" would appeal to this range of people

Research, Trailer Analysis

This trailer opens with the setting, which is typical of horror genre. It appears to be derelict and shut off from everything. It appears to be a barn sort of area with a lack of exits as there seems to be tiny windows which are situated high up, and a lack of doors. There are then flashes of disturbing footage which again-questions the audience and makes them wonder. There is then the generic use of text which aims to set the scene, but not give away a story. This is embedded within flashes of video, which work along side the text. We see the victim and various ways in which the victim is to be tortured. The editing in this clip is again, very fast and the imagery can only be seen for a second or two. The camera shots used are mainly, at the beggining, an establishing shot which sets the scene and establishes where the film is going to be set. There is then useage of mainly mid shots, usually to show characters, then closeups of ways in which they are to be tortured but also to capture facial expression, and at some points there are even extreme closeups to show distress. Which also makes the audience not feel at ease.

From watching and analysing these particular clips, we came to the conclusion that we would also like to produce a horror trailer based on torture and serial killers. To further our knowolege, we decided to do some research into different types of killers, their motives and why they decide to kill. We also decided to research real killers, and how they killed their victims and why. We also decided to research into a specific type of murder - torture murder. We where also through this introduced to somthing called "Horror Porn" which is quite a new term for the genre of horror which focuses on torture, mutilation and murder - often with women as the victims.

Research, Trailer Analysis

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We firstly decided to look into some trailers of the same genre that we want to create. Our starting point was to look at the trailer for one of the "Saw" Films, distributed by "Twisted Pictures" that specialises in producing horror films.





This is the teaser trailer for one of the "Saw" films, the actual film is "Saw IV". Teaser trailers are generally quite short but show a reasonable amount of insight as to what the film is going to be about, the characters included, and the main sort of storyline, however they never give too much away, but show enough to leave the audience wanting more. In this particular trailer, it opens with the names of the production companies, which include, Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, which are famous for producing films in the genre of horror. There is then quick flashes of text which questions the audience. Inbetween the flashes of text there is footage which works alongside the text. The ending line of text sums up the qustions made previously, in this case the text ends by saying "You are wrong". Which then makes the audience feel anticipation. Somthing we like and find interesting about this trailer is the use of very fast editing, creating a collage of disturbing imagery which includes visions of blood, pain, chains and torture.The fast editing also doesnt really let the audience see exactly what is happening, which in a way makes it even more gruesome, as the imagination is a powerful and can build on what is already there. Somthing else that adds to the effect of this trailer is the lack of bright colour. This gives the connotations of death and evil things occuring.The main colour pallet is made up of dark,dull colours,and looks quite saturated. The pace is then slowed down to reveal the image of a man on what appears to be an operating table. He looks lifeless and reasonably scary, but the focus on him brings the audience to believe he is a main character. The trailer then ends with the title of the film. This way the title is the last thing that will stay in the audiences mind. There is then a shot of "white noise" which gives the effect that the person who is watching, that their television has been taken over, which then makes them feel in danger. The trailer finally ends with information such as the release date and relevant websites and names.