Trailer terminology

• Trailer- a short piece of film (no longer than 2:30min) that is created to promote a film and deliver a plot summary. desinged to excite viewer and make them want to see mor ehwever not give the film away
• Teaser-ashort type of trailer around 30 seconds released long before the film or trailer that doesn't explain any of the premise or plot but is usually made just to generate hype for the film.
• Voice over -This is were a voice over is used as a narrator and will set up the movie and it will provide explanations when it is necessary.  Voice over is used as a useful tool to enhance the understanding of the plot to the audience
• Plot summary-This sums up the story of the film, usually in around 3 stage structure. The premise will be shown, followed by a further explanation of the plot, which then usually ends in a climax that often incorporates notable scores of music to emphasise the events shown.
• Music- helps set the mood of the trailer and trys to show the genre of film through the music. It is often not in the movie itself
• Cast, crew and studio-The list of stars that appear in a movie is known as a cast run. Some successful and well known directors or produces will want a mention and to feature in the cast run. A billing block is used in the majority of trailers which shows a list of the principal cast and crew who worked on the movie. This can appear either at the start or end of the movie and tends to be the same list seen on posters or print publicity materials of the film. The logos of the production company and distributor of the film will also feature at the start or end of it.