Settings And Locations
The decision to have a number of settings themed around educational buildings allowed us flexibility within our scenes and variety, beneficial to the overall "professional" look of the trailer. Enclosed spaces are also necessary when creating a horror trailer, as they emphasise anxious situations. Our reporter scene will be filmed either outside or in a "news studio" to highlight the difference in atmosphere between the chase scenes and the others.
Costume, Hair And Make Up
Tells us immediately whether the film is set in the present and what society/or culture it's centres around.
Act as an instant indicator to the audience of a character’s personality, status & job.
Certain costumes can signify certain individuals (e.g. black cloak of a vampire) or groups (e.g. policemen).
Facial Expressions And Body Language
Facial Expressions provide a clear indicator of how someone is feeling.
If someone is smiling broadly, we assume they are happy but we may get a different feeling if this is accompanied by dramatic/scary music.
Body Language may also indicate how a character feels towards another character or may reflect the state of their relationship.
Position of Characters/Objects within a Frame
Positioning within a frame can draw our attention to an important character/object.
A film-maker can use positioning to indicate relationships between people.
Colour
Colour carries certain connotations which may add meaning to a scene.
It can give a scene a particular look, feel or mood.
It may also be used for dramatic effect.
