Thursday, 13 October 2011

Dallas Trailer Review



Dallas 2012 Trailer


  • As the camera zooms in towards the city we see many modern glass buildings showing wealth and representing todays wealthy soceity.
  • Dramatic non-diegetic score builds up to a crescendo where a modernised version of the old soundtrack kicks in. This is instantly recognised by the audience as the theme tune is so unique.
  • Quick cuts from different story lines creating an interesting and exciting trailer to attract their target audience.
  • All the characters are well presented with their faces well lit up and very well presented showing very wealthy lifestyles.
  • A mixture of ages throughout the clip reinforcing the family feel to the show, "us" and "this family".
  • "I dont want them to be like us", "You will never be a Ewing Christopher!"
  • There is a lot of panning from above and medium close ups and close ups, emphasising emotions and facial expressions.
  • There is also the use of over the shoulder shots and symmetrical shots showing conflicts and conversations.
  • Words flashing up at the start reinforce what the show is all about and what is important.
  • Each shot is no longer than 2-4 seconds long.
  • The weather and mise en scene creates a wealthy environment. Big houses, nice cars and lots of money.

American Soaps

American Soaps
  • “cheesy”
  • Dramatic
  • Exaggerated
  • Reality becomes à unrealistic
  • Non- diegetic scores in scenes to create atmosphere + tell audience how to “read” the scene
MES:  
  • Glamorous= rich characters
  • The American Dream  à big houses, expensive costumes, perfect hair + make up
  •  Unattainable lifestyles 
Dallas
TEXAS:
  • Oil à power + wealth
  • The Ewings- family feuds, affairs, murders etc.  
  • First aired in April 1978 up until 1991
  • Ran in seasons
Opening credits 1978:
Estabalishing shot, flying over city
Cows, fields, the city, DALLAS
Funky, up beat, cheesy soundtrack
American football ground "Cowboys"
Introduce characters
Ranch
Opening credits 1991:
Theme tunes become modernised
Hoarding cows like cowboys
All about making money from oil
Old characters flash up but dont need to be introduced, as they are so familiar
New characters are introduced, new sexy modern look, to attract a younger generation.