Closer Analysis of Theatrical Trailers - Conclusion

After analysing theatrical trailers, I have identified that they typically include the following conventions:

• Name of film
• Production company logos/idents
• Website
• Fast editing
• Range of shots from the film
• Specific release date e.g., April 18
• Name of stars
• Introduction to main characters and their traits
• Fades to and from black
• Name of director, could also be in reference to another film
• Brief credits
• Some plot revealed