Trailer Research: Initial Transcript Research

I have recently looked into the inter-titles used throughout film trailers and what purpose they serve. It is very clear that they initially give information about the characters, settings and narratives, summing up the overall movie, although not so much in thriller or horror trailers. This may be because films of this genre are all about suspense and tension. Inter-titles may also introduce the main actresses and actors in the film, especially if they are famous. There may also be a logo for a company that advertises who has produced and distributed the film, maybe suggesting that the film will be successful and has been created by a well known company. The movie title often comes at the end of the trailer, adding the idea of a build up, leaving the audience in suspense as to what the film is called. This also means they have to watch the whole trailer in order to find out, allowing them to take everything in. The inter-titles are usually formed of short statements, telling the viewer exactly what the plot is or exactly who the characters are, leaving no uncertainty. 

This is the first trailer transcript I have looked at for a film called 'Castle In The Sky'. Although this does not fit the same genre as my film, it has still given me an insight into the form, structure and language used to create the transcript. It has shown me when the characters are introduced, how we get to know where it is set and how much of the story line has been revealed. It has also shown me how the actors/actresses are introduced and how the directors and producers have been promoted.

The next step before I write my own transcript will be to look at one used in a trailer for a film of the crime thriller genre. This will help me to see how much is revealed and how much I should include in mine.