- Watch all four videos.
- Based on which one is both most entertaining and most closely typifies its genre, decide on the overall winner. BE AS OBJECTIVE AS POSSIBLE. While I get that there might be some Class Period Pride here, don't let that act as an obscuring influence on your overall judgment.
- Write a comprehensive review and justification for your choice and post it here in the comments! DUE BY FRIDAY AT 5PM. ANY REVIEWS THAT ARE NOT BOTH COMPREHENSIVE AND ELOQUENT WILL BE REJECTED.
BY NOW YOU SHOULD REALIZE WHAT I MEAN BY COMPREHENSIVE. If you need advice, take a look at Roger Ebert's review of Spirited Away: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-spirited-away-2002
As I've mentioned to you all, I found all of these to be supremely entertaining and very apt in portraying their respective genres. I am really having a difficult time deciding on my personal favorite!
Period 1 Winner: Frankenstein: The UnBEARable Truth
https://youtu.be/mYLOMYfkh7g
Period 2 Winner: To All the Monsters I've Loved Before
Period 2 Runner-Up: Elizabeth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyCCk76mhmU
Period 5 Winner: Frank in Love
https://youtu.be/tqG8DLSjlUc
Period 1 Winner: Frankenstein: The UnBEARable Truth
https://youtu.be/mYLOMYfkh7g
Period 2 Winner: To All the Monsters I've Loved Before
Period 2 Runner-Up: Elizabeth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyCCk76mhmU
Period 5 Winner: Frank in Love
https://youtu.be/tqG8DLSjlUc
After viewing Frank in Love multiple times, I was astounded by the quality and well thought out plot of the trailer. During the first few times watching the trailer I noticed the well thought out shots and extraordinary acting. A romance movie or trailer is known to have the elements of sadness, laughter, and most importantly love. The romance genre is also known to have a heart wrenching climax where love is tested, and things go wrong. This trailer incorporates all these aspects. The love is found between the monster and his creator and the love story was portrayed well. This all lead to the separation of the lovers which leaves the viewers with a broken heart wanting to see the rest. The laughter is greatly showed in the relationship between the lovers. The viewers can see their true love and quirky actions. The sadness is once again showed by the separation of the lovers. The creator leaves his monster for another partner leaving the monster alone to hate. After watching this trailer multiple times, I realized what makes this trailer rise above the others is how it presents the plot and expresses the main ideas in a clear understandable way. Overall, I believe this really puts the Frank in Love trailer above the rest. The plot is clearly stated, and it has all the points an extraordinary trailer should have.
ReplyDeleteThe winner of the Frankenstein movie project would have to be the period 2 runner up: Elizabeth. I believe that the trailer had many unique elements that set it apart from the other videos. First off, the humor in it really added to the appeal of the movie. The audience will want to watch a movie that ironically makes them laugh. Life is rough sometimes, and laughter makes that better. My favorite parts are with Holden in them, as his acting is so bad it is funny. “Let’s run!” In addition to the humor, the trailer also had cool special effects. This really added to the horror element and genre of the movie. For example, when the monster suddenly appears in the reflection of the window, it causes the viewer to jump. They also include some cool flickering of lights when the monster is shown. Additionally, they make the monster look like a silhouette which is another element of horror shown. Stetson playing the monster was a good choice. His height made him seem more like his character. I liked how in the beginning, everything started out happy, but slowly turned to doom. It gave me a very horror movie feel. Lastly, it was very well put together. The editing skills and cool horror movie elements are what made the film so great.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite movie trailer for project Greenlight was To All The Monsters I’ve love Before. I feel this trailer was the most entertaining and also stayed true to its genre earning my vote as the best trailer. I am a big fan of To All the Boys I’d Loved Before and though it did influence my choice a little bit I was captured by the camera shots and cuts that were so close to the original trailer. The beginning scene opens up with Marcus as Laura-Jean /Elizabeth which is extremely funny in its own sense but Marcus did a great job portraying Laura-Jean as she is acted in the movie. The swagger Marcus uses as he enters school is super funny and is modeled after Laura- jean’s own fall on the track after she realizes all of her letters have been sent. This trailer follows the actual To All the Boys I’d Love Before trailer and we are reminded of the movies cute romantic-comedic feel as To all the monster’s I’ve loved Before pans out. The editing in this movie flows nicely and is not awkward or choppy. The quick cuts and slow motion as Marcus/ Elizabeth falls is really amazing and the voice overs provided a fun and romantic feel. My favorite scene was the take with Marcus taking the letters from a box high on the shelf which is exactly like the movie and is so well done that it is identical to the real trailer. Not only the the trailer create a funny and cute mood but it successfully takes the story of Frankenstein and re works it into a comedic and unique trailer using the template of “To all the boys I’d loved before. Elizabeth's complicated relationship with the monster is used in contrast to Laura-Jeans complex relationship with her sisters boyfriend Josh and her feelings towards him. Like in the movie Elizabeth mentions she makes amends with the monster/ josh and in the end is in a relationship with the love of her life Frankenstein/ Peter K. The music uses in this trailer is non distracting and further helps make this trailer flow nicely. The first song “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton where Elizabeth is rolling down the stairs is a perfect fit to the context of the scene but provides a nonchalant and easy going music that isn’t distracting to what is going until Elizabeth is helped up by victor Frankenstein. This iconic roll before being helped up by Elizabeths romantic interest is highlighted by the music and makes it a notable and praiseworthy scene for the editing and pairing of the music to the scene. Overall this trailer provides entertainment while being flawless in editing and style using the novel Frankenstein to create a trailer that is praiseworthy in all aspects.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion "To All The Monsters I've Loved Before" is the best trailer and I give it a 10/10. Elizabeth gave a compelling lead performance. Her voice was strong and conveyed the emotional roller coaster of youth. Her letters to her crushes were personal and drew us into the story. The teen angst was real and nuanced. The soundtrack was relevant to the genre and led you through her various emotions. At times it was intoxicating. All of Elizabeth's crushes were true to character and fun to watch. Additionally, the sister and Frankenstein had intense chemistry.
ReplyDeleteThe scripting, filming, and editing were superb. There was a lot of attention to detail, which translated into a powerful trailer. Their script was funny and exciting and kept the audience entertained and wondering what would happen next. The tone was witty and humorous, while the editing flowed smoothly from scene to scene. The power of the trailer is its lighthearted emotions. In the end, this trailer was witty and relatable and pulled people in. I give "To All The Monsters I've Loved Before" two thumbs up and highly recommend it for people 13 and older.
When reviewing the four films, I felt like as if "Elizabeth" held a clear advantage over the other finalists. With this being my second time viewing the film, I felt as if I better appreciated the film's plot as well as the acting. Rather than watching the film as an attempt to ridicule Holden, I watched this film from a subjective perspective and hoped to judge it for the film's merits.
ReplyDeleteWhen watching the film, the first aspect I was impressed by was the plot. While rooted in the classic horror tale, the story provided a new spin that was not only refreshing but also exhilarating. The first thing I had a new appreciation was the film's score. Not only did the music match the intensity of the film, it also matched the overall genre of a thriller/horror film. The second thing I really enjoyed was the film's plot. Since they were given the free choice genre, the film moved away from a traditional horror film and added elements of a thriller film. This is what separated it from the other mystery and horror films in our class. Finally, the film's acting was perhaps the biggest divider from its competition. While Holden's Oscar worthy performance paved the way for the movie, I felt as if the acting itself made it entertaining. In my opinion, Holden's "we must run scene" was the only scene in film history that made the hairs on my arm stand up as well as make chuckle.
When judging the films based on their entertainment value and their ability to stay true to their respective genres, it is clear that "Elizabeth" wins. The film stayed close to its horror roots while also being the most entertaining by far due to its outstanding cast. Leonardo DiCaprio who? Without a doubt, Holden Sanderson is Hollywood's next star.
After watching all the trailers, I was overcome by the astounding filming, editing, and acting. It was an extremely hard decision to choose one of the four trailers as the overall winner because they were all amazing in their own ways. I tried to be as objective as possible and choose the trailer that I thought was the most entertaining and that most closely resembled its assigned genre. I decided to choose Elizabeth as the overall winner because I felt like it most closely matched these guidelines. In my opinion, Elizabeth was the most entertaining to watch because it was scary, suspenseful, and kept me wanting more. The trailer closely matched its genre and it was very clear that it was a horror trailer. Some people might say that the downfall of the trailer was caused by the acting of a particular person in the group, but I felt like this acting added some necessary humor to the video and in my opinion was the highlight of the video. Overall, Elizabeth was the best trailer because it matched the guidelines more closely than the other trailers.
ReplyDeleteI watched each trailer closely and enjoyed each and every one of them because they all had different parts aspects that made them entertaining. Although, I decided to choose the runner-up: Elizabeth as my ultimate winner. This is a trailer that is based around the horror genre. What stood out to me while watching this trailer was how closely it typifies its genre. The beginning shows the jovial life of Victor and Elizabeth, but the ominous music playing in the background reminds you that this won't last long. During this part of the trailer there are scenes that personally I find hilarious. These humorous scenes cause the person watching to relax and eventually, they are caught of guard by the sudden horror scenes. I was especially impressed by the horror scenes in the trailer. Not only was the music still playing but the dangerous atmosphere and pitch black background greatly affected the mood. I personally enjoyed the riveting mystery of the trailer. They didn’t spoil key parts of the movie, but also added just enough information to keep the audience interested. They include intense scenes of the movie but cut them at the perfect time that withholds information, leaving the crowd wanting more. Out of all the movie trailers, I believe this thriller evokes the most emotion out of people, using the gloomy music and dark scenes as a way to scare the audience.
ReplyDeleteThe purpose of project greenlight was to create a trailer that was a specific genre, entertaining, funny, and stayed true to the novel Frankenstein. These final trailers all present wonderful adaptions of these elements in their own unique takes. The one I found most scintillating and containing all the elements of their genre was the runner up “Elizabeth”. Not only was “Elizabeth” horrifying, gut wrenching, and funny the whole way through, but the it had the exact same horror that Mary Shelly activates in her readers in her novel Frankenstein. Mary Shelly wrote Frankenstein to warn against ambition and the utter horror that will ensue if one gives into it. “Elizabeth” takes this adaptation of the novel and drives home just how awful this fatal mistake is. To read the book and then watch this trailer, one feels the similar sense of fear and the ominous death that makes this trailer my favorite.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite scene had to be the one in which Holden and Makenna run down the long dark hallway and we see the silhouette of Stetson slowly ambling towards them. It is a classic horror movie scene which all viewers know well. They included so many details and perfect transitions, but what truly made this trailer the best was the cut scenes in time to the music. As well as the alternations in between the fast cut takes and the perfectly timed flashes of light to the beat drops in the music. How they were able to create and find such music that molded the trailer together so the cuts didn’t seem cheesy will be a mystery. The audience can really tell how hard the editor worked in order to create scenes and the mood of a real, top grossing horror film.
In regards to the book, the audience can clearly see where it hold true to the novel and where the producers put their own creative spin on it. We see the creation of the monster, Victor Frankenstein finally realizing his infatuation with his creation is ill imposed, and horror overtakes their countenance as they run away. We see Elizabeth and Victor running away from the monster on their wedding night, and although the scene was not part of the book it fit together so well with the sequence that the audience cannot tell that this scene actually never took place. The trailer includes the last few fleeting moments of Elizabeth’s life, where unbeknownst to her the monster reaches out from behind the door . This scene and similar effect takes place in the book as the reader knows the monster will kill Elizabeth but can do nothing but watch helplessly. The creative liberties are also apparent in the weapon the monster dons in the trailer. In the book the only weapon the monster uses are his own bare hands, but in the trailer we see the monster pick up a knife. I agree with this decision, as the added knife makes the monster appear more deadly. With just his fists, the viewer would feel no immediate danger from the monster, but with the added knife it increases his threat. Lastly the portrayal of the monster from Stetson absolutely is part of the reason why the monster is so utterly terrifying. He is really tall and lanky, which makes the monster stand out as “different” from the silhouettes of Makenna and Holden. Because he is also really recognizable this allows the viewer to easily spot him and understand the scene. Without Stetson portraying the monster the film would have been very different indeed. The dark setting sets this ominous mood for the trailer that raises the hairs on the viewers necks and sets the stage for the ingenious horror to unfold.
Horrific Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the most compelling Frankenstein remake trailer is Elizabeth. Elizabeth is indubitably entertaining, as well as the perfect horror film. Elizabeth utilizes the frightening aspects that are already evident throughout Frankenstein to compose an enticing and horrifying trailer. The special effect that causes the screen to flicker from dark to light suddenly definitely contributes to making Elizabeth more frightening. In addition, the scene in which the Monster (Stetson) is standing behind Elizabeth (Makenna) in the mirror is especially chilling. Combined, both effects contribute to Elizabeth being an outstanding horror trailer. Also, despite the genre being horror, the romance between Elizabeth (Makenna) and Victor (Holden) adds to the movie by making it entertain and intrigue viewers that would not read into the clever plot twists and references to Frankenstein. Thus, this aspect of the film would attract a wider audience, and consequently more people would watch it. Furthermore, the film trailer starts out happy and light, and soon falls into abysmal darkness. This makes the film more appealing to viewers because it adds the suspense and question of how and when did the lives of Victor (Holden) and Elizabeth (Makenna) fall apart. Even though it is obvious that the Monster (Stetson) contributes to Victor and Elizabeth’s down fall, the film trailer still leaves room for many questions to be answered during the movie. In addition, the trailer’s editing, special effects, camera angles, and lighting are impeccable, which is seldom found in a trailer. Therefore, it can be assumed that if this trailer was chosen as the best trailer and made into a movie, it would follow this standard. Finally, the acting throughout this trailer is remarkable, with the performances of Stetson and Makenna being notable. This talent shines, contributing to the quality and how Elizabeth is overall entertaining. Elizabeth is indubitably the best trailer due to its accurate portrayal of the genre of horror through chilling scenes filled with special effects and jump scares and its’ entertainment value due to the romance and drama of Elizabeth and Victor.
Aside from my own group’s video, I believe that Ian Miller’s “Frank In Love” was very representative of the “romance” genre, that our group also had to model. In terms of producing a trailer exemplifying the genre and plot in a concise way, both Ian and Holden’s group performed equally in representating their respective genres and plot arcs. However, in the end, I felt that Ian’s group had better angles, use of editing and effects, as well as having a clear, humorous, and understandable plot to complement the other features of their trailers. The small scenes of Ian doing small, seemingly useless things actually complement the trailer, allowing for small instances of Ian (Monter)’s emotions and hints at the plot. Although I loved Ian’s trailer, as well as Holden and Mr Frazier’s video I have to stay true to my very group’s video. Although there were many scenes of me falling, I felt that the music choices fully complemented the mood and actions that occured in the trailer. The narrations were able to directly describe the plot, as opposed to just my thoughts and feelings in certain scenes. The narrations explained what, how, and why things were happening, as opposed to just saying something simply like “I was heartbroken…”, followed by some random, ominous music. The use of voiceovers allowed for the plot to be communicated clearly to the audience, allowing for a cohesive trailer that would entice the viewers to eventually watch the full movie. I believe that these videos all reached the “Final Four” in their own respective matter, and put my group’s romantic video up there with Ian’s romantic video, however I feel that our video should win this trailer battle.
ReplyDeleteEach one of the chosen videos were very impressive in not only doing a prestigious job in the genre, but camera angles, acting, music, and the settings were all spot on for the kind of movie that they were making. Despite this, my personal favorite was the period 2 winner: To All the Monsters I’ve Loved Before. As soon as the trailer started, I was automatically taken back by much their trailer had the exact same feeling (and music, which was perfectly placed) as the original movie. It undoubtably shows that this group knew what they were doing and were well rehearsed in this trailer. Marcus as Elizabeth, who posed as Laura Jean, not only delivered his role well but also made his character a bit gauche but in the best way possible. This not only brought the familiar comical relief but also got the point across which tied in to what the overall plot was. It wasn’t a complicated story; however, this group took it to a different level through several different factors.
ReplyDeleteThis trailer, again, fit the genre that was assigned for them and it was done so well that even some of the scenes in their trailer correspond to the same scenes in the original movie. Honestly, I would say that this could have turned out being either successful or it would come off as flat and unjustified, however they easily recreated the chosen (and iconic) scenes from the movie through camera angles as well as the matching music. I’m talking specifically about the box scene in which “Elizabeth” turned on the light in the closet and took down the box from the shelf and introduced the letters. I also appreciated which character from Frankenstein represented the other from the original movie. Even the letters were spot on and looked exactly like they are in the movie. This group did a phenomenal job on this trailer and seemed like they wanted to have a very specific look and feel for their trailer which they delivered. Their trailer is comical and sweet just like the actual movie and I personally would like myself to see their movie be progressed further. All the groups did an amazing job and I was absolutely flabbergasted in their effort in acting and the timing for every scene. However, To All the Monsters I’ve Loved Before stood out to me and for me is the ultimate winner of this competition.
I think that Period 2 runner-up's trailer was the most entertaining and closely typifies with their genre. Their trailer had many elements that made the trailer really fun to watch and also easy to follow. Not only was it cringe-worthy, but it also had a plot that viewers can understand. The key objective of a trailer is to persuade the audience to watch the movie. In order for the directors to do that, they must create a trailer that introduces the story and not just flashy things. I think that the runner up's trailer really identifies with that idea. Their video allowed me to actually understand the story arc and made me (kind of) believe that it was a possible movie. It was easy to identify the genre as well for it resembled a lot of archetypes of that genre, which also made the trailer amusing to watch.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, the different locations used, lighting techniques, and shooting angles they used to their advantage was very clever and subtly enhancing the audiences' experience. The way they used background music to change the mood and intensity was very enjoyable as well. I found that the setting they used worked really well and had a nice modern twist. I think what made them overall the best, was the small, subtle moments that included certain lines, visuals, and/or acting that further increased the quality.
Furthermore, it doesn't hurt that their acting was really funny/ bad-in-a-good-way, and it never fails to make me laugh. It had a good mixture of the intensity, horror, fear, and unsettling mysteriousness, as expected, with humor and comedy.
After careful consideration of each video, the most entertaining and closely typified to its genre is “Elizabeth” from period two. Though some of the acting was lacking in the beginning, the switch from heartache to horror was without fault. Starting the trailer with a happy, yet still eerie story to then make an intense transition to Stetson dramatically rising from the table was almost an exact parallel to every generic horror movie trailer ever made. Also, assigning Stetson the role of the monster enhanced every aspect of the film. After the creation of the monster, every clip was extremely intense, well-filmed, and accurate to the genre. Shooting in the dark was a smart directing choice and it truly brought the basic horror to horror. The shaky filming and awkward camera angles were similar to that of The Blair Witch Project, one of the most infamous horror movies of all time. The manipulation of the lighting and overall setting to fit the action going on set this trailer apart from the others. The actually frightening music choice went along perfectly with the cutting of the clips and set in place an even scarier atmosphere. The combination of the lighting, style of filming, editing, and music makes “Elizabeth” come out on top.
ReplyDeleteA small but significant detail was the voiceover of the monster’s wedding night quote layered over the title clip. The quiet echoes and slight haziness of the audio and visuals, whether it was accidental or not, magnified the suspense and nerve-racking mood. One of the most perfectly executed clips was the final one, with the flashing lights, heart racing music, and silhouette checking all the boxes of the horror genre. Finally, the cut from the monster holding a knife at the screen in almost complete darkness to ‘Victor Frankenstein’ spinning in circles from the tangled swing chains was priceless. Over all, ‘Elizabeth’ was the most accurate recreation of its assigned genre and gave every horror movie director a run for their money.
With an unbiased point of view, my Project Greenlight winner is Period 2: Elizabeth. Upon viewing it, I was blown away. The trailer had my heart pumping and racing and kept me on the edge of my chair, anxious to discover what would happen next. The trailer portrayed the traditional story of Frankenstein while adding a twist or horror and terror. The Elizabeth plot is similar enough to Frankenstein to be comparable, yet unique enough to be called its own. Elizabeth would appeal to all audiences. The trill of the movie would bring joy to people of all ages. As well as being a thriller and invoking fear into its watchers, Elizabeth also has a slightly comedic side to appeal the audience that would normally not choose horror. The editing portion as well as lighting in the trailer was perfect. The lighting and sound effects went perfect hand in hand with each other to provide the perfect amount of thrill to keep you intrigued.
ReplyDeleteAfter viewing each trailer, I can conclude that the best trailer is the Period 2 Runner-Up: Elizabeth. Compared to the other trailers, this trailer is produced the most professionally as evidenced by how it is recorded and edited. This trailer is by far the most consistent in terms of quality and staying true to the genre. As a trailer of the horror/thriller genre, it encapsulates all the expected aspects that define the genre. It then uses these aspects to make an entertaining and high-quality trailer.
ReplyDeleteLooking at this trailer from a technical standpoint, this trailer is very well shot and edited. By beginning with shots during the day and then transitioning to scenes in the dark, the mood of the trailer is clearly established. The extremely dark scenes also aid in depicting the monster as a truly terrifying monster that fits the genre well. As the camera moves in each scene and then transitions to the next, a sense of fear and tension is given as the quick movements show off the characters in the dark. The lighting throughout the darker parts of the trailer also help to instill fear as being unable to see leaves one suspenseful of what is there or what will appear. The background music and sounds help to amplify the sense of suspense and urgency that this genre requires. Each video clip is also edited so that it syncs well with the music, which overall shows that the trailer is produced adequately.
In addition to being well made, this trailer is also quite entertaining as it utilizes the techniques of its genre fittingly to make for an enjoyable video. How this trailer was put together helps to exemplify the aspects of a horror or thriller video that makes it amusing to watch. As previously stated, the technical aspects of this trailer such as the recording, editing, and setting create an appropriate mood for a trailer of this genre. By being scary and suspenseful, this trailer does exactly what a horror video should to entertain its viewers, as it leaves them in anticipation and fear. Overall, this trailer is very entertaining to watch because of how well it is made and how it is representative of its genre as a whole.
“Your video, it was good” -Russell Chuang. Although I’m trying to be as objective as possible, I would have to agree with Russell Chuang on this one. My overall winner for Project Greenlight would have to be Frankenstein, The UnBEARable Truth. Not only because it was the most entertaining, but also because it had, Mr. Frazier himself in it. Many would like to believe that the team that made this trailer “cheated,” but I believe that they are bitter because their team was not as adroit. This trailer adequately displayed prominent editing skills, high-quality acting, and a very particular special cameo. The plot developed through the trailer intrigued audiences without revealing any ending events. Within the plot, comedic stances and actions were precisely executed to achieve the maximum result. As such, the plot itself included a parody yet twisted the events into an original creation. To more closely resemble a real mystery trailer, darker themes and scenarios were implemented in the trailer but kept light enough that the movie would be suitable for all age groups. A mystery trailer’s job is to make the audience’s engaged in the story and to make them speculate the resolution. Both attributes were represented and built into this trailer, producing a well written and directed mystery trailer. While I will say the additional trailers are also high quality and entertaining, it is evident that Frankenstein, The UnBearable Truth is the superior trailer.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching all four trailers, I ultimately decided on this ranking, in order from highest to lowest: Elizabeth, Frank in Love, Frankenstein: The UnBEARable Truth, To All the Monsters I’ve Ever Loved.
ReplyDeleteStarting from the beginning, Elizabeth opens with eerie background-music, establishing an alarming atmosphere. The use of changes in audio and lights, or lack thereof, also plays its part to set the tone. Increasing the intensity of the volume steadily then truncating it at major scenes plays a crucial part in creating suspense and keeping the reader entertained. The use of darkness invokes fear in the audience, as it is a natural for any creature to fear what they cannot see. Also, the one source of light leaves a professional cinematographic look. The editing in this trailer was impeccable, far better than any other trailer. Using frequent light strips in the beginning as a symbol for innocence, darkness as a symbol for evil, and splicing clips of a black screen in between pertinent plot points in the trailer. The trailer ended with a strong hook, the monster standing infront of an open door with flshing lights
Frank In Love had great cinematography. At the beginning, the editor edited opening Frankenstein’s eyes to edit and with the eyes focusing to bring the reader in. Through the portrayal of the monster growing up and learning how to do simple tasks, the audience indubitably falls in love with him, despite his green skin. However, the betrayal of Frankenstein was not strong enough to cause the viewer to emphasize with the monster. Overall the editing and cinematography was good, but still far from Elizabeth.
Frankenstein: The UnBEARable Truth starring Frazier and a cute dog was overall quite good. However, being part of a mystery genre, the murderer should not have been exposed in the trailer. Thereby, giving away the whole purpose of watching the movie in the first point. The entire plot was also given away raising no question for the audience to want to watch the movie to find an answer.
To All the Monsters I’ve Ever Loved was ranked last on my list for one main reason. It was not a trailer. It had no hook. The entire trailer was like a short-movie. Like Frankenstein: The UnBEARable Truth, it gave away the entire plot. It also did not establish a strong connection between Laura Jean and Victor or Laura Jean and the Monster. For those two reasons, this trailer ranked last on my list.
“Elizabeth” is a suspenseful horror trailer for an upcoming movie. The trailer kept me at the edge of my seat the entire time. The trailer did not expose most of the storyline, but gave us a glimpse of what was to come. This made the anticipation to watch the whole film even more unbearable for the audience.
ReplyDeleteThe music in the background of the trailer kept me wanting more. It made the scary scenes very effective. The faces of horror from characters in the trailer made me feel their emotions. I truly felt frightened for the actors. The small amount of talking was very effective because it made the audience focus more on the frightening factors of the trailer, such as the jump scares, darkness, and creepy music. The contrast from happy to dark scenes changed suddenly, allowing the audience to wonder what will happen next. The darkness of the night made the locations hard to place and certain objects that might have significance, hard to make out. This added to the mysteriousness. Watching this trailer can tease the audience into wanting to watch the whole film. They will surely be engaged in the entire plot and mystery of the horror film.
Overall the “Elizabeth” trailer is a wonderful peak into a engrossing horror film. I believe the viewers of the movie “Elizabeth” will be properly scared. “Elizabeth” carries all the qualities of a successful horror film.
All the trailers that were produced this year were astounding and perfectly embodied their assigned genre. The winning trailers all are amazing and did justice to the project. Frankenstein: The unbearable Truth was very entertaining and had a great story line. Mr. Frazier's acting was o ne-of-a-kind and he should win an Oscar for it. Both the trailers in period two were very good. To all the Monsters I loved Before was very entertaining and they picked a great movie to make a parody out of. Elizabeth was done well, also. I loved how they chose to tape the movie through Elizabeth's eyes, instead of Frankenstein or the Monster, like many of the other trailers. Lastly, Frank In Love, was personally my favorite and the Ultimate winner. It has a unique twist to the traditional story, it is comedic and has elements within it that we can all relate to. All the trailers were amazing in their own ways and deserve a round of applause for every groups accomplishments.
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In my opinion, the winning trailer would have to be Period 2: Elizabeth because it focuses mainly on the horror and is indeed scary. Although all of the other three trailers contained mystery or romance, they didn’t seem as serious as “Elizabeth” and to me didn’t capture the essence of what their genre was about as well. I thought that the editing was a really big part of the whole horror element, and with the flickering lights and the abrupt and cut off scenes, the horror aspect and look was clearly displayed in this trailer. Being the thing that brought all of these little scenes together, the editing is the main thing that displayed and honed the tone and feeling of horror and that may have even left you on the edge of your seat or scared and wanting to find out what happens next. One of the biggest things that stood out to me is the tone that was set after the trailer had ended, which is that feeling of wanting to see more and wanting to feel surprised and scared when the real movie is made. If it were to become a movie, this is the type of trailer that would make me want to see the movie in the theatre when it comes out. This trailer makes you want to see what happens next and I think that while fully displaying what horror should be about, it also adds personality and individualism.
ReplyDeleteI believe that out of the four excellent movie trailers that were produced, the best movie trailer was Elizabeth. The reason I gave my vote to Elizabeth is because it really gives you a sense of horror. While I was watching it, it was almost as if I could feel the suspense and horror that was lingering in the air. One feature that I particularly enjoyed in this clip was the lighting effects. The way you position the lights, and the flashing of lights all contribute to a more suspenseful film. All of the videos were very entertaining, and some might have been more entertaining than Elizabeth, but the way that the makers of Elizabeth truly shows the genre of horror pushed it to the top. In this video, the producers did not purposely try and make it funny. However, they tried their best to follow the moods and scenery of a horror movie. I believe they did an excellent job with this and it has the potential to be turned into a great movie. As for the other three videos, I kind of got the feeling that they were striving to make it more funny than it really needed to be. They all were great examples of their genres, but Elizabeth demonstrated their genre the best. In addition to the superb lighting effects, I also really liked the way that there was limited speech. Limiting the speech in this way adds to the suspense because you get the feeling that the words that the characters say are more important now than if they had been talking a lot throughout the while video. The extreme suspense that was created in this video was present in every scene, and you can almost feel as if you are right there along with the characters and experiencing everything that they are going through. So, due to all of these reasons, my vote for the best trailer goes to Elizabeth.
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After viewing the four trailers, I am most impressed by Elizabeth——the horrific depiction of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Although it’s only a less than two minutes clip, this trailer contains “sneak-peaks” that fully exemplify the frightening elements in Shelley’s remarkable horror fiction in English literature. Through the effective use of lighting, background music, and accurate cuts of various scenes, this trailer presents a nerve-wracking yet captivating hook that attracts the audience to watch the upcoming “movie”.
ReplyDeleteIn horror films, one major component that contributes to the building of hair-raising effects is the clever use of lighting and background music. In the trailer of Elizabeth, the producers, or the group members, integrate spine-chilling background musics to the scenes in the movie. Beginning with a more quiet, calm, music, the trailer has a background melody that integrates with small chuckles in which builds up a stark contrast with the fast, exciting music that is used later in the trailer when the theme suddenly turned dark. In doing so, the contrast between the tranquil music and the booming music not only build up the horrifying mood graduallu, but also creates an effect that accelerates the heartbeats of the audience as they are watching the trailer. The lighting in the trailer also plays an essential role in building up the mood of the movie. The scenes filmed during day with a bright, jovial atmosphere contrasts with the dark, gloomy scenes that are filmed during night, which create the different moods in different scenes of the plot. In addition, the use of flashlights, flame, and glitching lights creates a frightening atmosphere that many horror movies incorporate in their scenes as well. With one source of light in the dark, all the focus is on the characters in the scene, which emphasized their horrified reactions to the monster. The flashes of lights that slow down and speed up with the rhythm of the background music also have an additional layer of eerie effects to the movie. With a brilliant combination of lighting and sound effects, this trailer closely typifies its genre——-horror, which is also a dominating element in the original novel. Moreover, this trailer comprises various outstanding scenes that further emphasize the fear that this movie brings to the audience. The multiple scenes of the monster haunting Elizabeth at different locations not only visualize the fear of the character, but also make us as audience terrified by these scenes that haunt us in nightmares. Furthermore, it includes several shoots that symbolize hopelessness and death. For instance, the scenes where the monster blows of the lighting flame and turns off the flashlight both infer to the murder of hope and life. With such connections, the audience will not only be impressed by the scary scenes, but also enforce their curiosity to watch more of the movie and figure out what happens next.
Although Elizabeth is a horror film, it still contains some humorous elements that are entertaining. For example, Holden’s exaggerated acting the first few scenes bring some amusement that ease the serious mood, and creates a lighter atmosphere compare to the more compact rhythm and intense mood later in the trailer. Having both entertaining and scary elements in the trailer may seem to oppose each other, but it indeed creates a more frightening effect on the audience’s viewing experience as most people are more relaxed at the beginning. The blooper clip in the end also brings some laughter to the trailer. In conclusion, Elizabeth attracts my attention not only from its interesting take of the plot, but also the brilliant use of special effects that express the “horror” within the novel effectively.
All four film depictions of Frankenstein do an impressive job of communicating the plot of the film while appearing professional and coherent. To me, “Frank in Love” was the best adaptation of the novel due to its storyline as well as its execution. Of course, each film must alter the storyline in minute ways in order to fit the given genre, but “Frank in Love” manages to stay relatively faithful to the novel while also incorporating new and exciting twists to the plot. The trailer is also effective in communicating the monster’s backstory with the opening scene and narration. I especially liked how the opening scene shows the monster viewing the world for the first time in an innocent and pure way, which eventually distorts into something more menacing. The monster’s initial questioning of his existence remains the same as in the novel; however, this time the monster is comforted and accompanied by Victor in his learning experience. The love story between Victor and the monster is unique and intriguing because of the contrast from the novel. It makes Victor a much more accepting character since he actually cares for and loves the monster he crafted with his own hands. The clips of Victor guiding the monster through everyday tasks are filmed just like how a classic romance movie would be filmed. These scenes are lighthearted and even laughable. This allows the darker tone to set in more dramatically. For a romance film, this change in mood is off-putting but it also provokes the viewer to want to find out if the film ends happily. The music, lighting, and camera angles are all well-coordinated. Overall, I believe that “Frank in Love” is the best rendition of the novel because of its entertaining storyline and innovative take on a romance.
ReplyDeleteOverall, the most outstanding trailer created was Frank in Love. While watching, I was very impressed by its accuracy compared to that of a real, professionally made trailer. First, the group succeeded in completing each component of the project. The order of events were clear and could be traced directly to the events that occurred in Frankenstein. Throughout, the video smoothly transitioned between different styles of storytelling-from narrative to comedy to horror, all the while still sticking to the original genre of romance. This really allowed the audience to be both entertained and kept on their toes at the same time.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, the group went above and beyond through each added detail. From the music to filming in both color and in black and white to the subtitles, each further enhanced the quality and effectiveness of the video. For example, they choose to open with the literal beginning of the monster’s life, from his very own viewpoint. As the monster opens his eyes on screen for the first time in his life, the audience also wakes up with him, captivated by the surrounding setting and for what is to come. Yet, the monster switches between narrating his life from an outside and a present perspective. This perspective of telling the story of Frankenstein is not only new, but also allows the audience to go on the adventure with the monster and still be intrigued by how the monster got to where he is now. In comparison to the original story, this even completely changes the audience’s impression of the monster. Additionally, the use of modern technology and activities especially appeal to younger audiences today, who have much to get from the story’s many themes and messages. In the end, this project was a quite a feat despite the fact that they were only given a week of time.
Marcus,Chris, Kiku and Lauren’s project greenlight trailer exhibits an interesting combination of romance and comedy. This trailer closely follows their respected genre but also exhibits aspects of other contrary genres. The trailer is a reimagined parody of the netflix movie To All the Boys I’ve ever loved, but with an interesting twist. Frankenstein’s monster is one of Elizabeth’s crushes.Elizabeth writes five letters to her crushes. After Elizabeth’s sister sends out her love letters, Elizabeth finds love with Victor Frankenstein. It proves to be an interesting remake and should be further produced.Out of the four, it appears to be the best because of the acting and its story structure. Unlike the others, the story is well-explained and easy to follow. Most of the other trailers focused too much on specific scenes rather then how they connect to the overall storyline. While they were entertaining, they seemed confusing at first which ruins the point of a trailer. Overall, ‘To All the Monsters I've Loved Before’ is an interesting and comedic portrayal of this movie.
ReplyDeleteThrough all of the Project Greenlight movie trailers, the trailer that was most entertaining and closely follows the genre that was chosen was the Period 2 Winner: To All the Monsters I’ve Loved Before because of unique spin of Frankenstein and the amazing performance from it’s actors and actresses. While the other contenders from this list contains a more serious undertone, though done very well with exciting editing, it did not have the same eye-catching uniqueness that stood out among the rest. This one had a lightness that was refreshing. The airiness of the tone gave way to a unique spin on the subject. It also highlighted the skit without detracting from the overall theme, which is a very difficult thing to do. Since Frankenstein is usually a heavy and serious read, the juxtaposition of the lightness and the closeness of the theme without detracting from the storyline, made this acting stand out the most. With the use of dedicated acting (especially when Elizabeth/Marcus fell down the stairs), paired with crisp editing and sharpness of sequence, made it easier to watch. Overall, it more interesting to watch than the others.
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The most enjoyable trailer in my preference would be Period 2’s To All the Monsters I’ve Ever Loved because of how they used a popular tv show and made it their own. It was interesting on how they weaved the plot of All the Boys I’ve ever Loved with the characters of Frankenstein. The genre of the trailer is romance I presume and they morphed this trailer into there ides of how this romance would look like which they did a phenomenal job on. Especially with how this romance trailer could also been seen by those who like comedy because of how funny it was. .Also, I tend to be more biased toward comedy which I feel this helped this trailer become more accepted by a wider audience. I felt that overall from the interpretation from movie to trailer to the camerawork was quite laudable.The use of other people other than those in the group also made it a little more unique, even if they were partially in the trailer. The trailer is what an actual trailer is supposed to look like because some trailers can be made and look like either a short movie which spoils it or uses only a few scenes which makes it hard to understand.The idea to film most of it at school also helped make it more relatable to All The Boys I’ve ever loved because the plot takes place at a school and therefore implementing it into there trailer helps set a tone for the trailer.Also, the actor choice for each role they were playing was excellent and in my opinion helped make the movie funnier. The bloopers afterwards were very funny and helped make my option for which one I preferred easier even though we don’t vote on the bloopers but I felt they helped solidify the comedic romance genre of the trailer. -Anju Leach
ReplyDeleteMy favorite trailer was period’s five, Frank in Love. At first glance it is well made. The voice over is clear and sounds perfectional. The opening scene with the monster’s eyes opening is interesting and leaves an impression that makes the trailer seem well made and had a lot an effort put into it. It is also intriguing how the angle of the camera is from the monster point of view. The music in the trailer flows very well and is sublet. The editing is also good and simple, so it does not take attention away from the scenes in the trailer.
ReplyDeleteThe story is also good. In the trailer it is easy to understand what is going on. The story includes the monster and Victor falling in love and then the monster getting revenge on Victor’s loved ones. It does not change the story as much as the other trailer’s which I believe is a good thing because a lot of people know the original story from the book. This helps the feeling and mood keep nice and simple. The makers of this trailer also added some comedy which is enjoyable for the viewer of the trailer. The movie trailer does not stray from its genre, romance. The movie is about a romance between two of the character’s and a conflict between them. I extremally enjoyed this trailer and believe that it should be greenlighted into the movie.
Victoria Oginski
After watching all four videos my personal favorite is Elizabeth. This is precisely due to how this trailer displays key themes/issues from the novel, is easy to follow (concerning the plot and who is what role), embraces the horror genre, and has well complimented music, sound effects, and voice overs. Though all videos had great concepts, soundtracks, and editing-Elizabeth demonstrated elements from the novel but also added personal aspects to it as well which made the new take on the novel interesting to the audience. With this being said, the horror genre allowed for a clear theme from the novel to be shown which makes the movie logical and not just a dull, no real plot movie that one would watch when there’s nothing else to watch.
ReplyDeleteThough no costumes were used- the acting easily distinguished which role was played by whom. With this in mind, it was clear that the group had great dynamic and put in a great deal of effort into finding the locations for specific scenes, making ideas flow through the scenes, and the different angles all complimented each other to make the trailer have a clear exposition, climax, and denouement.
Moreover, the different locations, camera angles, lighting, and sound effects made the video come together. When watching each of the four videos one could easily distinguish which genre was which but what made this trailer stand out from the rest was that one could easily feel suspense or fear when watching the trailer especially with scenes like the monster (Stetson) appearing behind the glass door with a knife in the dark when Elizabeth (Makenna) was looking at her reflection or the scenes filmed in complete darkness besides the little light from the flashlight. With such scenes one genuinely could feel emotion, meanwhile, whilst watching the others one didn’t feel as much of “love” nor did one have the urge to say “awe”.
What makes this horror trailer come together is: the speed of the music speeding up when there is more suspenseful scenes as well as the contrast of colors from the beginning of the trailer/movie when everything seems to be perfect so the colors and lighting are bright versus when Victor (Holden) leaves to make the monster (Stetson) and then he comes to life the lighting becomes minimum. Furthermore, the music becomes more suspenseful, cuts between scenes speed up, and transitions between scenes is flashy and bright making it more appealing to the viewer’s eye. Each of these factors played into how well, overall, the idea of the movie is developed. I particularly enjoyed how the ending of the movie trailer left it as a cliff hanger and because a different take was taken on other elements from the novel- it is even more so intriguing to see how the plot of the movie would play out in contrast to the novel’s ending and other’s takes on the horror concept for the novel Frankenstein.
Hence, the horror movie(runner-up) from period two ultimately is the best choice to win this competition.
-Paulina G.
Although all the winning trailers were very entertaining and well put together, To All the Monsters I’ve Loved Before stands above the rest. This trailer was not only thoroughly entertaining, but also embraced the romance aspect of their project. Through the classic scenes shown, the various camera angles and sound effects used, and the effort put into the romance scenes, Period 2’s parody of To All the Boys I’ve Ever Loved Before made by Marcus, Kiku, Lauren, and Chris is the overall winner.
ReplyDeleteFirst, it was a very smart choice to base their trailer off such a popular movie because it made all the scenes that were remembered from the original movie that much more comedic. Despite this trailer being based on a movie, this group was still able to make it their own. The first scene of the trailer, when Elizabeth tumbles down the stairs was such a clever way to introduce the protagonist and immediately causes the audience to sympathize with her as many people have embarrassing experiences as a result of their own clumsiness. This scene was also very identifiable because a dramatic meeting of two lovers such as the girl falling into the boy’s arms or the girl dropping her books as the boy kneels down to help her retrieve them is always expected in romance movies. It was also very smart to recreate the scene when Lara-Jean presents her five crushes, but to just change the names of the crushes in order to refocus the story on Frankenstein. This scene was very well-known which made the remake that much more memorable. The inclusion of the box of letters in the trailer, a key item in the movie, also triggered a wave of memories from the first movie. Another classic scene, Elizabeth’s first kiss, was recreated extremely effectively. From the track setting to the positions of Elizabeth and Victor Frankenstein, this intimate moment brought the whole audience back to the first time they saw this equally shocking scene in the original movie. This group was able to retain the key scenes and details of the original movie, while adding their own twist as well.
In addition to recreating well-known scenes in their trailer, this group also used a variety of camera angles and sound effects which enhanced the quality of their trailer. The first song played in the trailer immediately sets the mood. Just by the melody of this song alongside Elizabeth’s lively walk, the audience can already sense that this movie is meant to be light hearted and humorous. The record scratching sound effect made the audience focus their full attention on Elizabeth’s voiceover as she explained her thoughts regarding this moment. Since the dramatic yelling that followed sounded completely unnatural, it was both amusing and humorous. The different camera angles used in this one scene of Elizabeth tumbling prevented the scene from becoming boring as we watched her fall for a good ten seconds. The change in music as Peter helped Elizabeth up clearly shifted the mood of the story to a budding teen romance. When Elizabeth talks about the monster dating her older sister, the camera focuses in on Elizabeth’s facial expression, emphasizing exactly how Elizabeth feels about this awkward situation. The many different camera angles utilized and sound effects enhanced the trailer.
Finally, this group put in an incredible amount of effort into this project and representing their given genre of romance. Marcus’s willingness to get into character by wearing a wig as he played a female character showed his commitment to his role while Lauren’s yellow face paint with splotches of black was both comical and fitting of a monster. In addition to the appearance of the characters, this group also chose to shoot scenes that must have been very difficult to execute. It is never easy to fall on purpose as you consciously hurting yourself, but Marcus was able to mentally prepare himself and do just that. This elucidates how far this group went in order to make this trailer the best that it could be. The staged kissing scene between Marcus and Chris was also surprising as many people would avoid such an intimate scene considering it too awkward between classmates, but this group incorporated it anyway. It definitely paid off as the whole audience was delighted with this unexpected scene. The whole group really put themselves out their and escaped their comfort zones as they made this truly entertaining trailer.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching all four videos and analyzing which one is the best, I voted that Period 2’s Elizabeth to me was the best video. I believe that Elizabeth stuck to their genre the most out of the other four. They exemplified all aspects of a good horror trailer with the music along with the overall mood. Having the monster being in the dark in almost all of the shots and not being able to see his face added tension to the scenes because only a tall looming figure could be seen so the audience member could determine how ugly the monster is which is a creative technique. I also really enjoyed how most of their filming took place during the late afternoon and night which sets the mood of dread and depression. Overall my favorite part of the video was the acting because of how bad it was. Because the acting was so bad it was actually funny especially all the lines said by Holden. Overall the video made me laugh and tense at the same time which made me determine that Period 2 had the best video.
ReplyDeleteOut of all the given trailers, I found the first period film, The UnBEARable Truth, to be the most entertaining trailer. Based on its trailer, the shot clip portrayed some sense of mystery or action to it yet twisted the genre into a comedic parody. From The UnBEARable Truth, three resounding points begin to form which separates it from the competition. Because of its precise editing, thoughtful writing, and perfect cameo, this trailer deserves to claim the title of the best trailer. First, the level of editing displayed in the trailer overshadows all the other trailers. Given that the other trailers were edited with prowess, they paled in comparison to the special effects demonstrated in The UnBEARable Truth. Furthermore, the groups acting was well thought out and evoked both a comedic and thrilled response. The writing enabled the trailer to act as both a true mystery trailer yet also evolving it into a comedy. The short, brief lines and movements catch the audience off guard and only after contemplation does the scene register as being funny. Finally, its secret weapon seals the deal and acts as icing on the cake. With none other than Mr. Frazier appearing in the trailer, the shock value and inside joke allows the audience to further appreciate the trailer. The impressive aspect of this feat is Mr. Frazier’s willingness to go out of his way to act in another group, despite epitomizing the sin of sloth. Moreover, Mr. Frazier spoke lines which truly astounded me. Overall, The UnBEARable Truth applied three main concepts and executed them extremely well, resulting in it being the best trailer.
ReplyDeleteAs I watched Makenna Leung’s Elizabeth, I realized that no film, television show, or short had ever come close to the stimulating scenes of her trailer. And so I say with confidence, that Leung, Martz, Sanderson, and Yeh have produced one of the most scintillating, heart-wrenching, and captivating two-minute previews ever to exist. As I viewed this cinematic masterpiece, I was stunned by the attention to detail and characters in every scene. The aspects of this film that I found most impressive, however, were the cinematic techniques used, the character development presented, and the creativity apparent throughout the entire trailer.
ReplyDeleteWhile some production teams may focus simply on the characters in the scene, this team was able to also skillfully use cinematic techniques to heighten the suspense, drama, and fear-inducing capabilities of their project. The contrast between dark and light played a heavy part in shock-factor, surprising viewers when the creature appeared after the lights had turned out. This technique utilized natural fear of the dark, combined with the dramatic effect of strobe-like lights, to tranquilize viewers in their seats. This lighting technique also obliquely demonstrated the mood of the scene, hinting at a setting of destruction and desolation. The team’s use of suspenseful music throughout the trailer also contributed to the drama and professional air of the project. With such skillfully chosen and edited music, every moment was full of drama and tension, and kept viewers on the edge of their seats. Another masterful technique achieved by this team was the purposeful variation of camera angles. When the camera filmed from below, the scene was given a powerful and commanding mood, as the visible characters seemed taller, and innately, more authoritative. High camera angles made the characters seem insignificant, meek, and powerless. This discreetly characterized each person in the film, and contributed to the entertainment factor.
I was also impressed by the adroit methods of showing character and relationship development, rather than a simple “telling” of the story. This team successfully demonstrated the jovial relationship of the two characters at the beginning of the film through the scenes of them playing, skipping, and talking together. The airy and light mood conveyed to the viewers that the couple was happy and peaceful. However, as the film progressed, the couple began to spend more time apart, and clearly did not have as many blissful interactions. The lighting became more harsh and sudden, indicating a rough patch in the relationship. Through these scenes, it is transparent that something has come between the two, wedging them further and further apart. This malevolent force eventually compels the two to work together to overcome its harmful being. The monster inflicts devastating harm on each person’s life, and so the couple was pressured to interact with and cooperate with each other. This conflict develops the couple’s relationship in an interesting, enticing, and uncommon way.
With the use of these two ingenious techniques, in collaboration with the creativity of each scene and character, this team truly created a masterpiece. As a horror-romance film, this trailer clearly fulfills all requirements of such a diverse and captivating genre. The fear and love instilled into viewers and myself show in and of themselves that this film positively typifies its genus. . This film truly surpassed the expectations of a class film. The team utilized a unique and effective approach to the concept, bringing much-needed variety to the sea of trailers. Elizabeth provided extensive fascination, fulfillment, and intensity, and is distinctly the most entertaining of the trailers.
Frank In Love from Period 5’s class is overall the most entertaining movie trailer out of all trailers because the beginning scenes are successfully able to build up the intensity until the last few scenes to convey the downfall of Frankenstein’s companions. At the start, the group had scenes that showed the interactions between Frankenstein and the monster with light hearted music to set a jovial atmosphere. Through the affectionate scenes, it tells the audience how much the monster cherished his current life and that it was filled with love. A notable point is that they were able to achieve this without discombobulating the viewers since understanding the trailer is a key feature to escalate the tension until the end. During the climax, the mood suddenly changes from a lively atmosphere to a despondent one when Frankenstein refers to him as “a monster”. The suspense is intensified even more when the monster’s hands shake due to anger after he receives an invitation to Frankenstein’s wedding. Finally, in the last few scenes, the music changes to a dark, somber one to show the sorrowful aftermath of the movie and the color is black and white to express the dark tones. Overall, the memorable part of the trailer is the sudden change from a happy life to a dreadful life. The group altered the music, scenes, and emotions to contrast these two lives to make this change successful. They intensified the tension in the final scenes without a proper ending to make the viewers question how it all ends, causing them to want more of the trailer. Therefore, Frank In Love should be the winner since the great tensions and the dark tones that the trailer creates leave the audience to be thrilled and entertained.
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I believe that the project green light trailer that most closely typifies its genre and is the most entertaining out of the four options was period five’s winner, Frank in Love. This trailer best fits the romance genre because not only does it highlight one love story, but it depicts two separate love stories that play off of each other for the benefit of the complexity of the storyline. The creative storyline also depicts a love story not many viewers would have expected to be derived from the book. Coupled with the paralleling love scenes between the characters and their love interests, this trailer obviously depicts a love story but does so in a way that no one would have expected through the choice of characters based off of the book. Starting off the trailer with the fist love story and giving an unexpected shift to the second love story in an enjoyable twist that captivates the viewer and leaves them wanting to delve into more detail on why this shift occurred. The choice of having Victor and the monster fall in love only to later leave for Elizabeth parallels the abandonment that the monster feels in the book but gives it a romantic, unexpected twist. In addition, the ending of the trailer leaves the viewer with questions that can only be answered by watching the full length of the film. The viewer is left wondering “why do Victor and the monster fall in love?”, “why does Victor leave the Monster”, and “was that the only reason the monster lashed out?”. These vital questions lead the viewer to desire to watch the full movie and answer the burning questions they have developed. Keeping vital characters derived from the book consistent, the viewer has a stable base to the movie through their prior knowledge of the characters coupled with the story line that greatly differs from the book itself gives the viewer a fresh take on something they are familiar with and can relate back to. The main focus of any movie trailer is to captivate an audience and lead them to the full movie later on. This trailer effectively does this by changing the story arc, keeping characters consistent, and leaving the viewer in suspense state at the end
ReplyDeleteAfter watching all four trailers, “Elizabeth” seemed to stand out to me the most. Although it didn’t have a clear plot, the editing and scare factor were like that of a real horror movie trailer.
ReplyDeleteThe music and sound effects were very well-picked. The was that the audio was edited and chosen added to the horror aspect of the movie. The lighting added a very good effect as Stetson followed Holden and Maddie. I thought that a well-filmed scene was when Elizabeth walked into a room and the monster was right behind the door waiting. When the monster attacked her, the flashes of light and cut sound really added to the trailer. Another well thought out scene was when Victor and Elizabeth see the monster and the camera goes backward while the monster steps into the scene to follow them. There were really “horror movie” parts of the movie and I think that made the trailer great. The editing at the end was also very well thought out because usually, after a horror movie trailer ends, there is either a jump-scare or a scary scene to make the audience flinch. The sudden sound is surprising and after a second, the scene goes into dead silence like a trailer seen in a movie theater. The locations filmed at were also perfect for this group’s idea. This trailer was obviously made well and I frankly, believe that with a more solid plot, it could become a real movie.
The period 2 runner-up: Elizabeth was the stand out winner in my opinion. Its quick paced transitions epitomize the modern American horror with the cinematography mimicking box breaking hits. The accuracy of each shot reflected not only careful planning and talent of the actors, but also the high level of professionalism behind the editing. I feel that horror was most challenging in terms of camera work and finding the right locations to shoot, however they fulfilled the feat with mere perfection, changing this difficulty into their advantage. The opening visuals of the movie mirrors that of a classic romcom, however with careful attention we notice the background music which foreshadows the terrors that are about to reverse this movie into an absolute horror. The laughter added in the first transitional phrase was a small detail which showed professionalism and careful attention put into each and every cut of the trailer. The camera work following this transition moves in perfect pacing with the movement of the two characters which further adds to the underlying ominous vibes of the scene. The strobe light used in many of the more static scenes was effective in maximizing the message portrayed in the brief breaks of action. They used light and darkness very effectively in their filming. Although many of the scenes were shot in the darkness, there was consistently enough lighting to clearly shed light upon the expression of the actors. The actors were also flawless in executing their movement and showing their character. The shadows also proved to be an integral part. The short segments of the echoed voicing was concise saying no more than what was necessary, which added contrast when it was used, in turn creating a realistic feel for the well being of character. Camerawork for the presentation of the monster was mere perfection, successfully ensuing fear without the childish cliche of jump scares. The timing or cadence of shots progressed gradually in perfect sync with the action of the trailer, which made me feel a visceral thrill within the short two minute time frame. Finally, The usage of the iconic line, “I’ll be with you on your wedding night” in the closing scene before our final look at the monster shows a level of organization from beginning to end matched by no other group.
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After reviewing all 4 videos, I found Elizabeth to be the most entertaining and suiting to its genre. Although the other trailers were also very well-made and creative, Elizabeth depicts the horror genre very well. The storyline of the movie is coherent and clear to the reader. I found that many of the class trailers were confusing in its storyline, but Elizabeth clearly conveys its plot. The amount of preparation that the trailer Elizabeth took is apparent throughout the video from the selection of the music and the lighting effects. Consider the dark scenes of the movie where Elizabeth and Victor are being chased by the monster in which much of the movie is set. It could be easier to shoot in the daylight where subjects would be visible, but the night scenes with lanterns flashing on and off provide a dramatic effect to the trailer, adding to the eerie mood. The placements of the lanterns in each scene are an important role in creating the effect of the trailer, while still illuminating the subject enough that it would not draw away the audience’s attention. With the complications of lighting, we can see the detailed planning that were arranged for each scenes. The music selection also played a major role in creating the alarming atmosphere of the trailer. The music is very well suited for the horror genre and keeps me on the edge of my seat. Overall, I think this trailer was the most appropriate for a professional trailer as a recreation of the novel Frankenstein.
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