The mise-en-scene plays a big part in teaser trailers, as it helps the viewer to identify the genre, roles of the characters, location and period of time in which the film is set. The lighting which is used can also trigger the imagination of the viewer, as natural lighting from the open countryside may have different connotations to artificial lighting in an abandoned warehouse. The weather in the trailer would also help the viewer to decide whether the film was going to sad or not, as rain has a connotation of sadness, whilst sunshine suggests happiness, and thunder would mean anger.
The costumes that the designer chooses for each actor are important, as it helps the viewer to make the distinction between each person on screen, and can help to build on the personality of that character. The set design and props contribute to the way the film looks, as it may be set in a large outdoor space or a dark cellar underground. They help to give the viewer clues about what may happen in the storyline, but never give it away completely. It is the viewer's job to pick up on these hints to get a better understanding of the film, and to interpret things the way they are meant to. If the viewer makes an incorrect guess then the end of the film comes as a complete surprise as it is so unexpected.
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