Sunday, December 6, 2009
Top Three Trailers!
Okay, so here are MY favorite top three trailers! Hope you guys enjoy them as much as I do!
The first trailer...
I absolutely love this trailer, which is Alvin and the Chipmunks! I find the chipmunks extremely cute! They are simply
adorable! Anyway, back on task, almost all of the different shots were incorporated in this trailer. Some were used
more than others, of course. The more "common" shots that were used in this trailer were Medium Long Shots and
Medium Shots. But very often I've noticed that within this particular trailer, many of the Medium Long Shots were
gradually zoomed in. For example, in the very beginning, when Alvin was swinging upside down from a rope; at first it
was a Medium Long Shot, but the camera began to zoom in on Alvin. The effect of this, I think, was to really make it
look like Alvin was swinging; for the audience. You know, when you swing, you go up, but then swing back down! An
example of a Medium Shot within this trailer, could be when the Chippettes were singing, and the camera did a zoom
in on them. But not a close up; just a medium shot. There were some shots that weren't featured as much. For
instance, establishing shots were not used very often! Except for at the very beginning, when the camera was
looking over the stadium. The effect of this, is to establish the setting; to show the viewers where the story is taking
place. Like many other movies, an establishing shot began this movie. Of course there were many more shots, but I
just chose a few to display. I think the effect of different shots stringed together, is to easily bring out the more
important sections of the story. What I mean is, when there is a long shot, and the camera zooms in to a close up,
the audience instantly knows that what is being focused on is significant.
The second trailer...
l absolutely love this trailer, and the movie itself! Which is the Spongebob Squarepants Movie! Quite funny isn't it?
Okay, now back on track! Throughout the trailer,I've noticed that Medium Long Shots and Long Shots were used
VERY often! For the medium long shots, an example could be when Spongebob was in his bathroom filling himself
with water. The camera being placed right in front of Spongebob's home could also be used as an example. The
effect of this camera angle is, in my opinion, to represent a normal day in Bikini Bottom, Spongbob's town. It's really
the same for a long shot. There were of course, other shots included within this trailer! For instance, Medium Shots
and Close ups. An example from this movie trailer of a medium shot would be when Spongebob was brushing his
eyes. The purpose of a medium shot is to emphasize something "interesting" or significant that is happening; so that
the viewers do not miss it.At least that is what I think! To exhibit a close up from this trailer, I've used when Plankton
was saying how he will rule the world. The reason directors use close ups, is to send the message that what is being
focused on is important to the story. They closed up on Plankton at that moment, because, what he was saying was
extremely significant to the plot. This plan of his, could affect the entire story; if he succeeds, that is. One last thing
I would like to say is, I am quite surprised that the story didn't begin with a actual establishing shot. You know, since
most do!
The third trailer...
Okay, this trailer is completely funny! The movie, Daddy Day Care, is way funnier, though. But I still love it! Now, I'll
get back on the assignment, and wrap this blog post up! This specific trailer had a whole bunch of different shots,
honestly! The ones I noticed the most though, were the close ups, the medium shots, and medium long shots.
An example for a close up that was featured in this trailer, could be when Eddie Murphy found out that the child
"missed" whilst attempting to go to the bathroom alone, and Eddie looked inside while the camera zoomed in on his
face. The effect of this, in my thoughts, is that the audience can see his expressions clearly, which in this case is
important. It is especially important, because the camera doesn't actually show you what the bathroom looked like in
the end, so from Eddie Murphy's expressions, the audience can infer and visualize how bad it is. An example of a
medium shot is when Eddie was telling his wife that he lost his job. The effect created by a medium shot is that you
can see the actors facial expressions, but there are 2-3 people in the shot. This certain shot is normally used during
moments of serious discussion, conflict, and deep emotion. Like when Eddie was telling his wife the sad news! An
example of a medium long shot could be when the camera was focusing on the class doing kung fu. Or at least I
think it was kung fu! The purpose of using a medium long shot is to show the audience the "full picture"; to refer back
to the setting. Lastly, I'd like to add that I noticed the trailer starting with an extreme long shot, instead of an
establishing shot! I guess this is because, most movies start with showing where the actual story takes place. In this
movie's case, most of the story takes place at the house!
Okay, here is the end of my post, hope you really enjoyed my videos!
// posted by kitty kat says meow! @ 3:06 AM 
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