Ill Manors broadcast platform: film trailer analysis

For our MEST1 Section B case study on Ill Manors, we need to study media products linked to the film across three platforms: broadcast, e-media and print.

Our first platform is broadcast and this will involve analysing a variety of moving image texts including the trailer, music video and more.

Ill Manors trailer analysis



Consider the discussion points from analysing the Ill Manors film trailer in class - then watch it again and answer the questions below on your blog:

1. What are the typical codes and conventions of film trailers - what information is usually provided?
2. How are trailers usually distributed? 
3. How does the Ill Manors trailer use film trailer conventions?
4. Watch the trailer carefully and discuss how it might attract an audience. Firstly, think about who the target audience for Ill Manors might include. Does it have a unique selling point or use particular techniques to appeal to the audience? Consider the way the scenes are edited together – does the trailer give away any clues about the narrative? Are the main stars visible in the trailer? Is there information about the director of the film? Is there information about the release date? Is a narrator’s voice-over used? Why?
5. How has the genre of the film been represented through characters, settings, lighting, colour, music/dialogue, camera shots/movements/angles and editing?

The final questions (4 and 5) require you to carry out a detailed analysis like you would for a Section A exam question so make sure you include specific examples from the clip and use correct media terminology. If you are looking for an A grade, try and apply some media theory too. 

If you don't finish in class, finish for homework - due next lesson.

Homework reminder


Don't forget your additional homework: 500 word review of lll Manors. All the details and useful links are here.