Film Trailer Codes and Conventions

Question 1

Film trailers must always be between 1 and 2 minutes long.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

In the trailer for The Fast and the Furious, which codes and conventions were used to depict the action?

Accepted Answer

Fast tracking shots, following the action as it happens

Question 3

Which of the following would be most likely to be used in a comedy film trailer?

Accepted Answer

Slapstick moments from the film, Key quotes from the film

Question 4

Which of the following written codes are important in a film trailer?

Accepted Answer

Movie title, production company logo, actors names

Question 5

Whic of the following are types of film codes?

Accepted Answer

Audio, Symbolic, Technical, Written

Question 6

Which best describes the function of a close up shot?

Accepted Answer

Shows detail, such as emotion and facial expression in a character

Question 7

Which of the following audio codes help to build excitement in the action film trailer?

Accepted Answer

Soundtrack of up-beat music, Sound effects that enhance the action taking place

Question 8

Which of the following would you expect to be included in a horror film clip?

Accepted Answer

Suspenseful music, Close ups of people looking scared, Very short shots of monsters or ghosts

Question 9

Which type of lighting is most likely to be used in a horror film?

Accepted Answer

Low key lighting

Question 10

In which of the following situations would a long shot be useful?

Accepted Answer

When you need to show the overall setting of a scene or film

Question 11

Which of the following are features of film trailers?

Accepted Answer

Short in duration - typically 1-2 minutes long, Outlines the basic plot, main characters and setting, Includes the film title, production company and starring actors

Question 12

Film codes are used to construct meaning in media

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Symbolic codes can include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Costumes, Objects - such as weapons, tools or accessories, Setting

Question 14

Which of the following codes and conventions were used to create humour in the School of Rock trailer?

Accepted Answer

Close up shots of Jack Black&#x27;s facial expressions, Dialogue, including key quotes from the film

Question 15

A low camera angle makes the character appear strong and powerful

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Audio codes can include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Dialogue, Sound effects, Music

Question 17

Music is used to advertise the latest music that features in a film

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Which of the following are types of camera movement?

Accepted Answer

Tilt, zoom, Dolly, Pan

Question 19

In the film trailer for Jaws, which of the following codes and conventions were used?

Accepted Answer

Symbolic objects, Sound effects, Close up shots

Film Trailer Codes and Conventions

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