Monday, November 22, 2010

Understanding Difference Between an Opening Sequence and a Trailer

What is a movie trailer?

This is an overview of the story or the plot that must grab your attention. A movie trailer shows 'the good bits' of the action going on and some of the time this will have a voiceover of what could happen. A movie trailer has montage and fast paced editing as well as being able to persuade the viewer to go and watch the movie. This also has who is starring in the movie, but we don't want a giveaway.

What is an opening sequence?

This will have titles and be able to hook the viewer in as well as being able to establish the setting. An opening sequence is slow paced and leads you into the story line, this also creates an atmosphere, a mood and a tone. An opening sequence must make the viewer feel curious and engaged as if they have questions that they want answered. The soundtrack to an opening sequence helps to create and tone and an atmosphere.

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