Forms and Conventions of Film Trailers

There are many forms and conventions of trailers, although all trailers are different, they stick to a general list of rules because they have been tried and tested and equal a successful trailer if followed. However over the years trailers have changed and evolved, as have their films and audiences.

Forms:  the actual shape and format of a trailer (length, use if titles etc.)

Conventions: the expectations we have (dramatic music, voice over, close up of main actor etc.)

Create a blog post that identifies the key forms and conventions of a film trailer. Screenshot, label and briefly discuss them. use the list below to start you off but if you can add more.

Film production logos
Film Title
BBFC Age Certification
Social Media/webistes
Character Introductions
Music and Voice overs 
On screen text
Name Captions
Taglines
Release Date
Company info
From the Director of...
Time/Length