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Time

Trailers & Descriptions

Theme/Mood/Feel

1

1:03

Adrenaline:
Trailer is a crescendo (actions & events build up to a climax).

• Anticipation/Suspense
• Rising Action
• Extreme Conflict/Struggle

• Epic Events
• Dangerous Times

2

1:03

Coming of Age:
Makes audience feel like things are getting better (e.g., for the peasants).

• Learning/Growth Stages
• Situations Improving

• New Discoveries
• Hope

3

1:02

Expedition:
Trailer is a crescendo (i.e., actions & events build up to a climax).

• Struggle/Conflict
• Adventure

• Facing Challenges
• Danger

4

1:34

Narrative:
Overall tone is one of change (either positive or negative).

• Tragedy
• Struggle
• Uncertainty

• Discovery
• Making Choices

5

1:01

Scary:
Implies danger. Makes audience feel frantic and at risk.

• Death/Dying
• Mystery
• Oppression

• Struggle/Conflict
• Opposing Forces

6

1:03

Swashbuckler:
Has feel of an exciting adventure… lots of action.

• Adventure/Discovery
• Growth/Learning
• Overcoming Challenges

• Triumphant
• Hope
• Success