Analysis of Scream 4

The next trailer which I will be closely analysing is Scream 4.

Mise-en-scene

The trailer opens with several shots which portrays the characters emotions. These shots seem to be set in an usual setting such as; living rooms, bedrooms, school corridors and busy streets. These shots are able to represent that the events likely to take place are able to occur to any one. As the trailer progresses we several more sots which are set in a school location and characters houses. The characters are dressed in normal clothing, which is able to give the sense of normality and portray that the events is likely to occur to anyone. However, the 'villan' appears to be clearly identified as they are dressed in black with a ghost mask. There are a few props within the trailer which are used effectively. A prop which is very significant is the blade which ghost-face killer caries. This blade is significant as this is the weapon used to kill victims, we are aware of this as they are sever shots which highlight a murder.


Lighting

Throughout this scene there is a use of natural lighting which runs throughout the trailer in settings such as: schools, bedrooms or even outdoors. However a significant lighting feature that is present after the disruption is the use of red light filters. This type of lighting is used during what we believe will be an explosion to ghost-face victims and during an execution of an victim. This choice colour is able as red is a significant colour representing blood.

Sound


Camera angles/ shot types/ framing/ movement  

During the opening of the trailer there are several close up shots of characters. This use of these shots is able to allow the audience to feel and share the emotion felt by that character. All characters used during this sequence appear to be experiencing a sense of shock, worry or fear. As the trailer progresses there is a use of an two shot which allows the audience to visualise the relationship between the two characters as they appear to be consulting fellow peers. The use of an long shot allows he audience to acknowledge the setting. Near the end of the trailer there is a long shot taken from an high angle. This shot allows the victims below to seem inferior and displays the power and significance the bomb has.

 
Editing

The trailer begins with a slow pace editing and uses a number of fade cuts which is able to introduce characters and allow the audience to visualise their emotion. After the disruption has been recognised the editing picks up and we are presented with rapid cuts display ghost-face seeking his victims. During the end of the clip a montage is constructed, presenting a range of clips involving panic, which is able to create suspense and draw the audience in.

Typography

The typography used in the trailer is able to narrate the story and provide the audience with a backdrop. The font used is white and bold, however the last words appear in red which may sybolise their faint, meaning it will end in death.