The Perfect Getaway.
Camera Work -
There are many shots used at the start of the clip to show of the surrounding scenery such as a crane shot from the helicopter looking down into the trees and a zoom over the grassy mountains to reveal the drop of trees, right down to the beach front. This allows the viewer an idea that the location of the film is on a remote island somewhere. Mid shots are used frequently so the viewer mainly has to concentrate on the characters facial expression which mainly at the beginning are all smiles. Further on, a close up of the males knife suggests to the viewer that this could be the weapon to cause potential harm and it also indicates that the male holding it is the 'bad guy'. An extreme close up is also used of the woman's eyes to show almost realization that they could be in a potential dangerous situation. Toward the end the shots become quicker and shorter. This begins suspense and tension to the viewer as the shots contain mainly running and violence.
Mis- En- Scene -
The location used seems like the idea of 'perfect' where people go for a non-technology break or a honeymoon...
The characters we see at the very start of the clip are dressed in stereotypical hiking gear; vests, shorts, boots and bag packs. This reveals that these twp characters are new to this and don't normally do this. This contrasts to the two characters they pick up in the car who are in raggy clothes and the female has dreadlocks which suggests they have been there for a while. The lighting used is very natural and light. This natural lighting relates to the relaxing atmosphere at the start but is quite contrasting towards the end. Although in parts when the characters are in the trees and its raining, its quite dark which relates to the mood at that point of the trailer.
Sound -
The opening of the trailer starts of with a jazzy song, which is quite summary with the light guitar sounds. This music contrasts with the genre of the film and makes it seem like its going to be a rom-com instead or a horror/thriller. Up until about 34 seconds the characters we see are fascinated by the scenery and are thrilled to be there, such as when we here the woman say, 'Drop me off here!'. This relaxed atmosphere seems to change and quicken at 35 seconds onwards. In the background a violin type music is used to show tension between the different characters. A narrator is also used which we can hear reveal that some want to 'play a game' suggesting that there will be twist in the story. This becomes apparent when the male speaks about the police finding two corpses on the beach. Then towards the end, the music used, completely different to the start is a rock/ heavy metal type which suggests chaos and the urge to move quicker.
Editing -
At the beginning, slow-paced editing is used. This works well with the camera work of the scenery as it is calm and relaxing suggesting that this is what the couple have came looking for. It's also allows the viewer time to take in the location. At 35 seconds the editing seems to pick up as relationships between the characters seem to become tense. After about a minute and a half, the pace quickens even more and only shows quick snaps of the film. This would be effective for the viewer as it would keep them on the edge of their seat and cause them to question what caused the divide... There is also two shots used to represent some conversation between characters so we can see their facial expression such as when the male asks 'What do you think?' and we see the shots used to 'see' their reaction although you can see that this has perhaps been put together but when the other male laughs, reveals to the viewer that he could potentially be the bad character.
The reason why I looked at this trailer is i want to use a similar aspect in my teaser trailer that i want to show my characters at there wedding then going and moving onto their honeymoon in a remote area. I think this film trailer could give me a few ideas of my own to make it as effective as possible.
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