Influences: V For Vendetta

This trailer is somewhat off genre for our purposes, however it uses editing and lighting very effectively and in a manner it could be interesting to try and incorporate.

One of the more useful parts of this trailer is its setting in London. As opposed to films like Welcome To The Punch and Hummingbird, V For Vendetta depicts a London that is closer to Edwardian, Victorian, or early 20th Century than modern (despite the futuristic elements). This utilization of older areas of the city is certainly something to consider in choosing our locations for filming.

Colour is used fairly sparingly in the trailer, however when it is present it is bold and distinct, always adding something to the image rather than being unnecessary. This allows an effective use of chiaroscuro and creation of mood, as well as an interesting and involved assembly of each shot in the trailer, something we will undoubtedly have to consider.

The camerawork in the trailer mixes symmetry to focus on a central image (jail cell, rally), with off centre images to produce striking scenes (exploding spire, alleyway). Not only this, but dynamic fast cuts are made, which allow the trailer to move between many bold images quickly to create a striking spectacle of a trailer that excites and engages the audience. This use of pace in the trailer would be something we could, with relative ease, use in our trailer.

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