Hollywood Trailer Editing Tips #shorts
Film & Animation
Introduction
One of the keys to cutting great trailers is telling a story with style. Style, in fact, is arguably even more important than the story itself. If you show someone a trailer that has great editorial style but a cliché or weak story, they'll still probably think the movie looks pretty good. A constant uninterrupted stream of story information will feel monotonous, boring, and quite frankly, it'll feel like work for the viewer trying to pay attention to it. You need to pace out the story beats and add some accents and short style moments in between.
During story-heavy sections of a trailer, particularly the first and second acts, the general pattern you'll want to follow looks a bit like this: dialogue, line, moment, line, moment, line, moment, and so on. Let's take a quick look at a great example of this during the first act.
Keywords
- Trailers
- Storytelling
- Style
- Editing
- Pace
- Accents
- Trailer structure
- Dialogue
- Moments
- First act
FAQ
- Q: Why is style considered more important than the story in trailer editing?
- A: Style can make a trailer visually appealing and engaging even if the story is not strong. It helps capture the viewer's attention and leave a positive impression.
- Q: What is the importance of pacing in trailer editing?
- A: Pacing helps maintain the viewer's interest by strategically placing story beats and style moments throughout the trailer, avoiding monotony.
- Q: How can adding accents and short style moments enhance a trailer?
- A: These elements can break up the storyline, add visual interest, and create a dynamic and engaging viewing experience for the audience.