Q1- In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

A. Horror teaser trailerB. Film poster C. Film magazine front cover

Horror Teaser TrailerBefore I created my horror teaser trailer I had to carry a research out on existing horror trailers looking at their codes and conventions so that I can develop an idea for my Horror trailer in order to target my audience the right way. I Decided to research on two horror trailers and one action trailer, I decided to research on two different genres so that I can get an idea of how each genre targets their audience and it also gave me an idea on conventions which will be suitable for my horror trailer.

When analysing this action trailer I was able to make comparisons with the other horror trailers I analysed, this was because I wanted to have an idea of how both genres differ in enticing their audience so that I can know what conventions to use for my trailer and also conventions I that I should avoid. These where the major differences:

•This trailer included stars with a popular fan base.•There tend to be more daylight shots in this trailer than the horror trailers I analysed.•Music used is rhythmic; it not intended to change the mood or atmosphere of the audience. •Adrenalin is tested rather than fear.