We were planning on using one track throughout that has a fast tempo but also has a "screechy" sound to it which will create tension and suspense as well as making it more uncomfortable for the audience. This is a convention of the thriller genre as it makes the audience want to watch more and find out what happens to the characters.
However we have now decided to use two tracks to match the two different feelings in the trailer. Many thriller trailers, include ours, start off gently and are easy to watch as it is setting the narrative up and putting the film into context for the audience. The music at this point is gentle and often includes music that is similar to that associated with children's music boxes. This is evident in the "Panic Room" trailer. We want to try and include a music track similar to that at the start of the trailer. As the trailer progresses, the atmosphere gets more tension and serious and so the music would also change more tense and have more of a beat than the slows, classical music at the beginning of the trailer.
Your research is fairly detailed especially on the trailers, film posters and film magazine covers. Other research on titles and 1408 added to these makes it proficient at present. Planning however is minimal and there should be more recorded by now. Please use my check list as a guide.
ReplyDeleteI am disappointed not to see any more posts on here Jared. Also please link all planning to your target audience.
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