Media Homework: Trailer Shot Screenshots

The Great Gatsby

This screenshot is the first you see in the trailer and the background image in related to the film because of its pattern. It shows the producer of this film which could make some people want to watch this film. Its duration is only 2 seconds long then there is a black flag where the shot is changed.

This screenshot is another background image related to the film similar to the first screenshot. It is also similar to the first image because it shows an organisation to do with the film. Its duration is once again only 2 seconds with a black flash at the end when the shot changed.

This next image is where shots from the film begin. It is a high angle establishing shot showing the New York skyline from the time period where the film is set. At this point of the trailer is where the sound of music begins and there is a voice over saying "New York 1922". This shot duration is around 3 seconds.

This shot is of some characters or type of people which may appear in the film. It is a point of view shot from a passing car and the duration of this shot is 2 seconds. Throughout this shot the music continues.

This shot is a middle angle long shot showing some of the bright New York buildings and the busy roads beneath. Also during this shot there is still loud music in the background which is fairly upbeat and lively and the voice over begins again talking about the city. The duration of this shot is 1 second.

This is another high angle establishing shot showing the New York skyline once again. At this point the music is playing still in a lively way. It is also where the voice over continues. This is a quick shot with only the duration of a second.

This shot is of a long drive way lined with trees and bushes. The car and people in this shot must be significant. This is a long shot showing the length of the driveway. During this shot the voice over is still talking and the music is still playing. This is another quick shot of only 1 second.

This is another high angle establishing shot showing the large expensive manor house and its grounds. The voice over and music are still continuing at this point and it is another quick shot of 1 second.

Finally this is a medium shot showing all the things that happen at one of these 'big' parties that the voice over talks about at this point. the music is still playing and still in the upbeat lively way. This is one of the many quick shots in the trailer with a duration of 2 seconds.