Analysis of a teaser trailer to coincide with our new idea: Letters to Juliet

This is the trailer for the film 'Letters to Juliet,' and I am analysing it because we are using the concept of the letter and how the events of the past change the life of a character in the present.

Camera Angles/Movement: There is an establishing shot of New York, so we realise that this will be a significant location within the film. Over the shoulder shots are used as she eats the spaghetti. Low angle shot of the plane as it flies overhead. There are further establishing shots which focus on the fact that it has moved to a new location. Low anlg eshot of the male stood on the balcony. Close-up of his face as he speaks to her, then a shot of her laughing. Close-up as she peers into the hole in the wall and when her expression changes. Extreme close-up of her hands holding the letter and the address on the envelope.  Long shot of the people in the streets. An overhead shot is used when Sophie and the male are lying on the grass together. Close-up shot as the man and woman step towards each other (lyrics in the music also fit in well with this moment and add suspense.) Sophie and other male smile at each other- this suggests to the audience that something will also happen between them. Close-ups of people's faces shown emotion- happiness in paricular is shown.

Editing: There are many fades used, and you can see one piece of footage merging into the next. Institutional information is shown at different points in the trailer. There is text shown on screen.

Sound: It opens with light-hearted music and then changes when she peers into the hole in the wall, emphasising that what she finds will have an impact on her life. A voiceover is used to help the viewer understand the storyline. Orchestral music is used to build up tension- we do not know whether they will find the man they are looking for. As the trailer develops a soundtrack is used- "Love Story" by Taylor Swift also has connotations of romance.

Mise-En-Scene: The location of Italy fits in well with the concept of romance, and from the costumes that people are wearing you can tell that it is set in a warm location, as well as the fact that blue skies are seen. The aspect of the letter is brought to light, especially as she finds the envelope with it in inside the wall. Many different settings re used within Italy- we see a church, fields and tables outside restaraunts.