A great movie trailer can actually make you see a movie you never planned for.
In Nollywood, trailers have become one of the strongest tools to get the audience hooked to a movie. It builds hype, and create emotional connection.
But what exactly makes a trailer “good”?
Why do some trailers go viral, and others fail to excite viewers?
This guide highlights some key elements of a Good trailer.
A powerful opening scene.(First 4 seconds rule)
Viewers decides either to continue,or scroll past if the 4 seconds of seeing a trailer either catches their attention or not.
A good trailer will stick to this rule. The first 4 seconds will have a ;
- Shocking line
- Powerful sound
- Mystery.
Strong Emotional Beats
Sounds have a strong grip on keeping viewers glued to a movie.
A good sound does a whole lot of magic. Either in suspense,tradegy, or comic relief.
Good sound selection is key to watch out for a good trailer.
Good editing style.
The clips that has a good action scene needs to be captured. To have a good trailer, this must be included.
Scenes that create suspense, and stir up emotions should be included in a trailer.
Conclusion
A great movie trailer is more than a random scenes put together. But a hunger created by the producers to stir up the audience in anticipation to the movie itself. Indeed,it is a powerful tool to pull massive attention.
Which movie trailer do you think is best so far?
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