Soap Trailer Analysis

Sound - The sound that is used is a piece of non-diegetic happy music, the lyrics are all about good luck, which could give connotations that something bad it going to happen by doing this it also creates tension and the audience then want to watch the episode. At the end of the trailer a voice over comes on to explain the storyline of the trailer as well as the details of when the episode will be shown on TV.

Mise - White is the main colour that is used throughout the trailer, especially for the setting and the clothing. This gives connotations of innocence especially for the wedding dress and other props such as the cake and decorations for the wedding. The trailer has mostly an interior setting apart from at the end of the trailer and when it shows characters that are wearing black clothing, it changes to an exterior setting. Half of the characters within the trailer are waring white and half are wearing black this contrasts the emotions and feelings of the characters. Very high key lighting is used throughout the trailer.

Narrative - The trailer has an open narrative and forking paths are used. The open narrative means that the audience has no idea what is actually going to happen within the episode or storyline so it draws the audience into to watching the episode. Actions and facial expressions are used to show the change in what could happen within the story lines.

Camera Angles - Close ups are used to show the bride, this is to show her facial expressions so that it give the audience a chance to read what may happen within the episode. An establishing shot is used to show the street and some of the characters so that the audience can see the location and the characters that will be involved in the storyline. Mid shots are used on the individual characters to show their body language and facial expressions but as it is only a mid shot and not close up it shows they aren't as important as the main characters with the close ups. Extreme close ups are used on some of the props, for example the glasses, champagne, cake and the good luck props within the trailer.

Titles - The ITV1 logo is shown throughout the trailer so that the audience know exactly what channel it is going to be shown on. Good luck is written on things that are shown during the piece to help get the storyline across to the audience. At the end the soaps title is shown as well as details of when it is going to be shown on TV and who the soap is sponsored by this again shows the audience exactly when and where the episodes and storylines will be shown.



Sound - The scene starts off very quiet with no-body making any noise and then the music starts when the storyline is shown, the music is very bass which gives connotations of trouble. Sound effects are used when a number of different lights explode. A non-diegetic voice over is used at the end of the trailer to explain the storyline.

Mise - The majority of the characters within the trailer are wearing black, especially the three main characters which could give connotations of both trouble and power. It switches from interior to exterior settings to show the original characters that are already in the soap and then the new characters that are joining it. Its set in the street and the pub which are the most conventional settings within a soap. Very low level lighting is used to build up the tension for the audience.

Narrative - Every things quiet until the car turns the corner which is when the storyline is put into place. Open narrative is used so that the audience are left to think about what could happen next in the storyline and what the episode is going to be like. The new characters look as though they own the place which again builds up the tenion for the audience and keeps the narrative open. The first 3 steps of Todorovs narrative theory are used within the trailer.

Camera Angles - Mid shots and two shots are used to show the different characters within the trailer. Close ups are then used on a large amount of the charatcers as the storyline is revealed to show the audience their facial expressions. An establishing shot is used to show the new characters arrive in the trailer. Close ups are then used on the individual new characters.

Titles - The soaps title is shown at the very end of the trailer so that it is fresh in the audiences minds and they can then remember which soap to watch in order to see the storyline. Coming soon is also shown which shows that the particular storyline is going to spread over a number of episodes instead of just one.

TRAM CRASH

Sound - You can see people talking but you can't hear them. Non - diegetic sound is used throughout the trailer. Happy music is played and at sudden moments non - diegetic sounds of sirens are played over the top. The music and sound effects are played at the same time to layer it and cause more dramatic tension for the audience. The trailer uses juxtaposition as the music stops the sirens carry on.

Mise - One of the characters is wearing a red coat which gives connotations of danger. Low key lighting is used in the short clips of the fire station and high level lighting on the street. All the settings are verisimilitude so that the audience can see how the episodes are going to portray real life. When the street and characters are shown it is all exterior settings but the fire station is all interior, this shows the difference in the emotions and the panic and rush that is caused.

Todorovs theory.

Camera Angles - Low angle shots are used at the beginning to show the characters emotions. Loads of two shots are used to show the characters throughout the trailer. Close ups are used to show the inside of the fire station which builds up the tension for the audience. Mid shots are used to show the characters, this then helps the audience to see their body language as well as their facial expressions. A panning shot is used to show the title of the soap.

Titles - The titles shown at the end of the trailer. All of the information is also shown at the end such as the date and time that the particular episode is going to be shown, this means that the audience have all of the details that they need to watch the episode.



Sound - High pitched non-diegetic music is played, it sounds mystical, western music then starts to play. Every now and again there is diegetic sound of dialogue from various different characters. Sound effects of blinds, footsteps and the signs moving are used. At the end there is actual dialogue. The soaps jingle and voice over that is telling the storyline is played. Due to the use of sound within this trailer the tension is built up really well, the audience get completely drawn into the trailer and then want to watch the episode itself.

Mise - An exterior setting is used as well as a western theme. All of the costumes that are used are all black and brown to go with the western theme of the trailer. Quite low lighting is used but at times high level lighting is used. The scene is meant to look deserted, this is so that the audience wonder where all the other characters are and what exactly the episode is going to be about.

Narrative - Open narrative is used so that the audience don't know what is going to happen within the trailer and therefore want to watch the episode itself.. It tells you the storyline is going to be spread across the time period of a week by the use of the titles, but it doesn't really tell you exactly what the storyline is going to be. Todorovs first two parts of the theory are used.

Camera angles - Mostly close ups are used to show the characters emotions, facial expressions and body movements. The tracking shot is used to follow the foot steps of the main character. The tilt shot is used to reveal the characters. Shot reverse shot is used when in conversation at the same time as the soaps jingle is played.

Titles - The soaps title has been changed to go with the western theme of the trailer. It is shown at the end of the trailer. The soaps details are shown of when it is going to be on TV and the channels logo.



Sound - High pitched non-diegetic music is played from the start of the trailer. This gives connotations of fear and anxiety. It creeps the audience out. Juxtaposition is used as the music is something that could be used to show a child's jewelry box and that would be seen by the audience as being sweet, but the way it has been used in this it scares the audience. Sound effects of the robot arms are used. Voice over is used to tell the audience about the storyline at the end of the trailer.

Mise  - A black room is used for the setting, its really big which helps the echo of the robot arms moving. Wedding themed costumes which means that the wedding dress is white giving connotations of innocence. The use of white costumes in a black setting really builds up tension for the audience and also gives connotations of danger and worry. The make up that is used at the end of the trailer to make her look like a doll. It has an interior setting and low level lighting is used in the room but strobe lighting is used to highlight the characters.

Narrative - An open narrative is used within the trailer so that the audience don't know what is going to happen within the storyline and then want to watch the episode. From the use of the titles and the way the trailer is shown it looks like the storyline is going to be shown in one episode.

Camera angles - Long shots are used to show the characters this is so that the audience can see the use of costumes and body language. A high angle shot is used to show the hierarchy between the two characters. Close ups are used to show things being taken off of the dress. At the end of the trailer an extreme close up is used on Peggy's eye to build up extreme tension for the audience.

Titles - The BBC1 logo is shown at the start of the trailer. The details of the soap are shown at the very end, by showing the details of the soap at the end of the trailer the audience know exactly when and what channel the storyline and episode will be shown.



Mise - Dark coloured clothing, and low lighting in the scene apart from the bright Christmas lights. There's lots of red props and costumes like Christmas hat, gives connotations of danger and anger. the trailer goes from colour to black and white.

Narrative - Open Narrative, it also has a fractured narrative which intrigues the audience as they are given a lot of information within the trailer which could mean a variety of different things, making the audience think and want to watch the episode where the storyline will be revealed and forking paths are also used. It includes Todorov's theory using the first two steps out of the five.

Camera Angles - A lot of mid close ups are used and then it goes to close ups of the characters. Two shots are used to show all the different families, this means that the audience doesn't get confused of who the charatcers are and the importance of them.

Titles - BBC1 is kept at the bottom of the trailer all the way through. The name of the soap is shown at the end of the trailer. - Voice over is used to help make the audience aware of the titles.

Sound - Non-diegetic sound is used. The trailer uses juxtaposition as happy Christmas music is played which then turns to silence when the storyline is revealed. The soaps jingle is played at the end of the trailer as well as a low drone sound effect.



Sound - Voice overs are used for a narrator to explain the storyline during the trailer. Diegetic dialogue is used of the characters taken from the story lined episodes. Non-diegetic music of a middle key is played in the background.

Mise - An interior setting is used so that the audience can see the location of the storyline. Dark colours are used for both the costumes and the settings which gives connotations of danger and worry. Props like flowers, phones and credit cards are all shown in a negative light.

Narrative - An open narrative is used to pull the audience into the storyline and then make them want to watch the episode. A montage has been used to introduce the characters into the storyline. Todorov's first three steps of his theory are shown during the trailer.

Camera angles - Extreme close ups are used to show props used in the trailer this then shows the audience the importance of certain props in comparison to others.. A large number of tilts are used to go from the prop upwards to reveal the characters. Close ups and mid shots are used to show the characters throughout the trailer. And finally a shot reverse shot is used to show the different conversations.

Titles - The ITV1 logo is shown during the whole trailer to keep the audience aware of what channel the soap is going to be shown on. The soaps title and details of when the episode is going to be shown at the end of the trailer.



Sound - Non-diegetic high pitched piano music is played which then has a sci-fi twist, as the storyline starts to show the music goes techno and sound effects of the car door are used. Diegetic sounds of the fire and the fire engines are used. Non-diegetic dialogue of people shouting names. The sound effects of explosions and screaming are used at the very end of the trailer.

Mise - Low key lighting is used which gives connotations of danger and fear. The character is wearing a dark coat to give connotations danger and mystery. The car and then all the things to cause the fire are used as props during the trailer. The characters face isn't shown. A silhouette of the character is shown in front of a spotlight. An exterior setting is used. The huge fire and emergency vehicles are also used to show the extent of the storyline. Some of the props are a petrol can, a lighter, a cloth covered in petrol and a pile of rubbish, all of which contribute to the making of the fire.

Camera angles - Transitions of fading in and out of each prop and movements. A tilt is used downwards from the car to the feet emerging out of the car to the floor. Close ups are used on all of the props to do with the fire, an high angle shot is used to show the main character walking towards the house. Mid shots and low shots are used to show the character walking towards the camera. Jumps cuts are used during the trailer. A crane shot is used at the end of the trailer.

Narrative - The trailer has an open narrative so that the audience want to watch the actual episode, and forking paths are also used. Todorov's first three steps of his theory are shown in the trailer.

Titles - The soaps title is shown over the top of the scene at the very end. It then goes black and to go with the sound effects of the explosion it blinks in and out. Details of when the episode is shown and the channel are also shown.



Sound - Non-diegetic music is played made up of violins. Diegetic dialogue of the characters in the pub. Non-diegetic sound effects of heavy breathing. Diegetic sounds of a car speeding up and smashing into the other car is used. Music changes to have mainly drums in it. We hear the diegetic sound of the train and then the non-diegetic sound effects of the trains horn and a car smashing. Voice overs are used at the end of the trailer to explain the storyline.

Narrative - An open narrative is used. The audience doesn't know who is in the car or how the crashes have happened in the first place. By having this the audience then want to find out more and then they watch the epiosde to fid these pieces of information out. Todorov's first three parts of the theory are shown in the trailer.

Mise - Low key lighting is used which gives connotations of mystery and worry. The interior settings are shown as being happy, fun and you can hear laughing, then the exterior settings are shown as being scary, dangerous and you can hear heavy breathing. You have two different crashes within the trailer, the car crash followed by the tram crash. The characters are all wearing coloured clothing which gives the audience connotations of happiness and the crash is very unexpected in the story line.

Camera angles - Backwards tracking is used to follow the running looking at it from the front. Two shots are used to show the group and conversations as well as an over shoulder shot. Close ups are used to show the crashes. Crane shot to show the car on the train tracks. Tracking to mid shot is used on the character running one after the other. A close up of the train coming towards the camera has also been used.

Titles - The ITV1 logo is shown during the whole trailer. Transitions of fading to black which then show titles explaining the storyline. (Three of these are used.) The soaps title and details of when the episode will be shown at the very end.

Sound – During this trailer only non-diegetic sound has been used, upbeat music has been used that also has vocals within it. The music also has a drum beat that gives connotations of a warning and trouble.

Mise – All the costumes that have been used for this trailer are really colourful, they look very glamorous, all the girls wearing high heels and the men all wearing posh black shoes. The make up is also very bright including bright lipstick for the girls giving connotations of power. The trailer it all set in interior settings and the dressing rooms, make up areas and behind the actual soap set is used to film the trailer. Strobe lighting has been used within the trailer as well as a spot light effect to draw attention to individual characters, overall high key lighting is used during the trailer.

Camera Angles – Mid shots and long shots have been used to introduce the characters that are already part of the soap and close ups and mid shots  as well as a panning shot to reveal the new characters coming onto the set of the soap. Close ups are also used to look closely at individual props and make up being done, this also helps to show facial expressions and emotions.

Narrative – The trailer has an open narrative as well as an linear narrative, it gives the audience an insight to lots of different story lines. It tells the audience that new characters are being introduced into the soap but it doesn’t tell you who they are, what type of characters they are or what part they play.

Titles – Near the end of the trailer a black transition has been used to show a sentence saying ‘check out the new talent’ it’s a creative title as it is animated so that it shines as it is revealed from left to right of the screen. At the end of the trailer the channel 4 logo appears telling you the name of the soap and when the soap is on.

Titles - The titles are used during the trailer to explain the different characters and relationships. They go with the type of soap as well as the storyline they have done this by taking the majority of settings within the soap being on the beach the titles look like they are waves and water. The storyline is about a murder which looks as though it was done on the beach so the titles also go with it in that way. Who killed Sam? as a title used in the trailer instantly draws the audience into want to watch the soap as well as titles near the end using words like revenge, blackmail and jealousy.

Mise - A mix of interior and exterior settings have been used within the trailer, a church and house are interior settings and the beach and the use of underwater filming is the exterior settings. Natural lighting is used during the trailer but a mix of light and dark scenes as well as it being set during the day and the night. Some of the props that were used include a body bag, maps, cuts and diving kits. They also have things like ambulances, police cars and sped boats all of which add to the storyline making it more verisimilitude.

Narrative - Some of the themes that are shown in the trailer are: murder, weddings, arguments, love and hate. An open narrative has been used so that the audience gets an idea of what is going to happen in the soap without too much being given away. The trailer gets the audience thinking as well as it introducing a large number of characters.

Camera Angles - During conversations close ups are used to show the characters emotions and facial expressions. Mid shots are used when clips from the weddings are shown and a long shot is used to show the beach and police carrying the body bag, by having a mid shot it allows the audience to see the body language and the long shot helps the audience to see the scene from a characters point of view and so that you can see more than one character and the whole situation. Over the shoulder shots are used during conversations so that the audience can see the conversation and feel that they are a part of it. Near the end of the trailer fast jump cuts are used to switch from one character to another and to introduce more characters into the trailer at the last minute to help draw the audience in even more.

Sound - Non diegetic voice overs are used to say the wedding vows over the clips of the wedding. Diegetic conversations are through out the trailer using very raised voices give  connotations of anger. Sound bridges have been used to go from one scene to another like a kind of gun shot which also goes with the storyline of murder. Diegetic dialogue is used by the characters during the trailer, as well as a non diegetic voice over through out the entire trailer explaining the storyline ans introducing the characters. Non diegetic music starts to play half way through the trailer which sounds quite high pitched and as though it is a choir. The music is heard over the dialogue and even the voice overs. The voice over that is used to introduce the characters for example 'the friend' and 'the husband' is said in a scary whisper to help build the atmosphere for the trailer, it also goes really well with the storyline. The voice over gives away more about the storyline than what the audience can actually see.

Titles – Titles have been used through out the entire trailer, by doing this is gives clues to the audience about the story lines as well as showing individual characters, emotions. They have done this by taking a positive and then turning it to a negative. They have used bold white text to show the positive of the sentence and to show the negative side it changes to a bold purple text. At the end of the trailer it shows the channels logo and the name if the soap.

Narrative – This trailer has an open narrative, it also uses Todorovs’s narrative theory, the first three steps of having a state of equilibrium, then having a disruption and then recognising that there has been a disruption. The trailer shows the happiness of the storyline and then switches to the titles and then goes back to the storyline but by showing the negative side instead.

Sound – All the sound that has been used within this trailer is non-diegetic music. The music is playing during the whole trailer, its piano based which gives a sense of a mutual atmosphere. The music is quite slow but has a constant beat to give connotations of upset or even anger.

Mise – The majority of the trailer is filmed in black and white which resembles the positive and then purple is used to highlight the character or prop that is causing the storyline to turn negative. The purple also goes with the theme used with the titles. The trailer is all set in exterior settings this helps to go from one storyline to another it also helps the flow of the trailer. Because the trailer is filmed in black and white you can’t tell what colour costumes have been as well as not being able to see the type of lighting.

Camera Angles – Mid shots and long shots are both used to show the positive characters and the positive half of the storyline that is showed. But mid shots and close ups are used to show the negative sides to the story lines. A panning shot has been used to show the setting and to reveal other characters into the scene. Over the shoulder shots have been used as well as the 180 degrees rule. The over shoulder shot helps to portray conversations and to show eye contact between characters and the 180 degree rule stops the audience getting confused about where the camera is placed.