Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Comedy trailer analys

Bachelorette (2012)


Directed: Leslye Headland
Genre:  Comedy
In the trailer there were lots of characters and it gave most of the storyline of the film away. This means that the film may be very predictable when the person goes to see the film as they have already seen the plot of the film. Also the 4 main characters are each shown to have their own independent storyline.

This film target audience is females as the text used is colourful as it uses the colour pink which is associated with females. The text is also quirky which tells the audience that the genre is comedy. The text gives further information about the film so that the audience know more about the storyline. Also the main actresses and actor’s names are shown, at the end the name of the film is shown which is stereotypical for a trailer.

Furthermore the theme of the storyline is weddings and relationships which is common themes for comedy and is often used in chick flicks which the target audience would watch.
Still frame pictures were used to show the fun that the characters are having at the Bachelorette party. Also the still shots are black and white so that they look like photos which would be taken at the party. Swipe transitions were used to show the type of film as they make the trailer more relaxed and fun atmosphere whereas if a fade was used it would give the impression of a thriller. The music also helps to create the right atmosphere as it upbeat music which makes the trailer more exciting and light hearted as the audience knows that the film going to be funny. 


Dictator (2012) 



Directed: Larry Charles
Genre:  Comedy


In this trailer very little characters or storyline are shown except the main character. This means that the audience does not know much about the film but enough to make them want to see the film as they want to know what happens in the film.

The text used is in the colour of green/ orange which is suitable for the target audience which is males. These colours are also used to represent the colours on the country's flag. The trailer also shows that the target audience by including beautiful women and a joke which includes women's breasts. As this is stereotypical for this target audience so it is more likely for them to go see the film.

The music in the background is Indian/ rap styled music to give the impression of where the film is set as it is set in America which is represented by rap whereas the Indian style music represents the Asian countries. The music also set the theme of comedy as it gives a light hearted and funny atmosphere as they have used the music to reinforce a joke.

Fast pace shots are used during the trailer to show the different comedy parts of the film which are most funny to make the audience watch the rest of the fim as they believe that the rest of the film will be as funny.

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