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The difference between Film Trailers and Film Openings

Film Trailers

Give information about the film

Fade to blacks are often used

Montage of clips

Shows sections that will grab the audience’s attention

Title/ Credits are at the end of the clip

Usually have a tag line

Institution logos are at the start

 

Film Openings

Credit all the way through

Film title towards the start

Introduction to characters or character type

Gives an indication of place/ historical or time period

Gives information regarding the mood and tone

Gives us an introduction to the theme tune

Gives us information about the genre

Creates questions that the viewer find intriguing

Shows patterns and types of editing that will be echoed in the film

Sets audiences up for the film