In many trailers that we've previouly looked at or analysed, they tend to have a variation of music and intelligently use a range of dynamics to match the pace of the trailer. This is mainly so that the trailer doesn't get boring. Change of music also represents a change of mood/atmosphere.
In the 'Cyberbully' film trailer, it starts with a sort of fast paced sound without lyrics , so that the focus is based solely on her the protagonists happy lifestyle before there is a dramatic change. When the dramatic change occurs, the music alternates, it becomes slower in pace and the song consists of lyrics rather than merely piano or guitar music. This makes it more poignant and emotional. Throughout our trailer, this method was predominantly adopted. 'Cyberbully' has been a big influence in our coursework so we adopted this element to our trailer to ensure we created roughly the same effect with our trailer as ABC Family did with 'Cyberbully'.
The first song we used was zero by Segal. The instrumental is mainly a soft piano that has a sort of happy, slow pace and texture, and yet at the same time does not sound too romantic. The simplicity of the single piano allows the focus to be primarily upon the protagonist 'Anna' so that when the trailer changes and becomes more sinister, it makes it more dramatic and emotional so that the contrast between Anna's happy lifestyle and when 'everything changed' for Anna.
Also, the music has been used in teenage programmes and films, for example, Skins. This is a drama based series and appeals to many teenage females. We know this music is successful in portraying the desired effects.
When the mood within the trailer changes and becomes more sinister. We also allowed a gradual change in music. We chose from our option the song 'I'll never forget you' by Birdy. This song is solemn and reflects what occurs within the storyline. The song consists of lyrics but not too much that it undermines what is happening within the scenes, but it compliments the scenes, evoking emotion and sympathy within the audience-which is what we desired. The song also helps out the credits as they fade in on the black screen; combined with the music, the credits are more dramatic and emotional.
Birdy's high pitched voice adds an element of femininity, even when Anna is in a hoodie and jeans. The high, long notes also present a child-like image, almost vulnerable. This is how Anna is portrayed when seeing the therapist and considering an overdose. The lyrics also fit in nicely with the idea of the trailer, and being forgotten.
Ade: There is a small section within the trailer where the pace increases and Anna's movements become more rigorous and harsh, e.g when she throws the books on the floor or screams the dialogue 'I don't need help!' we changed the dynamics, increasing the volume of the song to make it dramatic and reflect the harsh scenes within the trailer.
Clare: The music overall was a very important factor in our trailer as it was used to influence and evoke many emotions for our audience. These included emotions such as sadness, and feeling sympathy for our protagonist. Before we had added the music or soundtrack in, the trailer had no emotional element and felt very empty and boring. This goes to show how relevant it is and how high of a benefit it has in adding feeling to a final outcome.
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