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Horror

The Age of Adaline (2015) - Recut Trailer

Here is my recut version of The Age of Adaline trailer. I changed the movie's genre from a fantasy/romance genre to a horror. I did this by using final cut pro - this was my first time using the software. I found it a little tricky at first but I now feel comfortable using it. I added scary music, reversed some of the...

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Horror

The Age of Adaline Trailer Storyboard (Recut)

Below is the storyboard for the recut version of the 'The Age of Adaline' trailer that I have created. I cut up the original storyboard to make a guideline for my recut version. However, most of the dialogue will be removed and replaced with tense/scary music. I also plan to add a supernatural element to the film so it will look like the...

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Drama

The Age of Adaline Trailer Storyboard (Original)

Below is the storyboard for the original 'The Age of Adaline' trailer. I have annotated each scene in terms of what is occurring on-screen, the sound, lighting, editing, camera shots and duration.  ...

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Analysis

Trailer Analysis - Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)

The above video is the trailer for the 2015 film 'Insidious: Chapter 3'. The film's title appears at the end of the trailer which means that anticipation and intrigue will be created throughout until it is revealed. However, due to the trailer featuring a lot of conventions that the previous Insidious movies have featured, audiences may be familiar with what franchise this film...

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Analysis

Trailer Analysis - The Shining (1980): Re-Cut Version

The above video is a recut version of the 1980 film 'The Shining'. 'The Shining' was originally a horror film but this recut trailer portrays it as a family film. The film's title appears at the end of the trailer which means that excitement and intrigue will build up throughout as audiences will want to know what the film is called if they...

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Analysis

Trailer Analysis - The Matrix (1999)

The above video is the trailer for the 1999 film 'The Matrix'. The film's title appears at the end of the trailer which means that intrigue will build up throughout the whole trailer for the audience as they will be wondering what the film's name is if they are interested in seeing it. The film stars Keanu Reeves (John Wick, Speed) and Laurence...

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Action Adventure

Genre Research: Action Adventure, Romantic Comedies & Gangster/Crime

These are the notes that I took from the rest of the classes presentations on the genres that they looked act. I took notes on Action-Adventure, Romantic-Comedy and Crime & Gangster.  ...

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Genre Research

Genre Research: Horror

We made a presentation on genre. We specifically looked at the horror genre and its key features, recent examples, the history, significant changes, hybridisation and why horror films appeal to their target audiences.  ...

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