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Lil Chillbil

macrumors 65816
Original poster
Jan 30, 2012
1,322
99
California
Ok so not really a trailer as a teaser I had to make for the Sacramento film festival in order to register. Its not supposed to reveal anything about the story, just give a brief idea about what kind of quality the film with have and show off the main protagonists

before I enter it does anyone have any last minute suggestions (ps i'm entering into the under 18 section aka most are shooting with dslr's/iphones)

Filmed with a Xl1 and edited on a G5 quad in Final cut Express 4

 

daybreak

macrumors 6502a
Sep 4, 2009
531
0
Firstly it needs fast cutting. The start is too dark. Put some titles on the boys. Basically you are holding your shoots to long for a teaser trailer.
 

The Man

macrumors 6502a
Jul 7, 2004
612
225
I'd say do reveal something more. I want to know something about the story, or something deeper about one of the characters, or at least know the theme. Personally I find character moments more revealing than action sequences.
 

wonderspark

macrumors 68040
Feb 4, 2010
3,048
102
Oregon
I think you need to set up some drama. I felt no tension. Make it exciting, and draw people in for more!

Here's a trailer I cut for a film that was shot by some of my friends:
College Pranks

Here's another trailer I cut for different film shot by another group of friends:
The School in the Woods

Hopefully the examples help explain. :)
 
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