A trailer can be a trailer or trailer.
Trailer is an English term that, in our language, must be written with an accent on the A ( trailer ) since it is a serious word that does not end in S , N or a vowel . It should be noted that this Spanish version of the concept, with an accent, is part of the dictionary prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ).
There are two main meanings of the notion. A trailer can be the trailer or trailer that tows another vehicle. This is because the trailer lacks an engine and its own mobility: it is designed to be attached to the structure of some means of transport.
The trailer as a trailer
Typically, a trailer is made up of a chassis that houses a certain loading surface . It also has wheels that allow it to move when dragged by another vehicle . A car, van, truck , bicycle or motorcycle can carry a trailer, the characteristics of which vary greatly in terms of size and weight.
Typically, the trailer has its own lights to minimize the risk of accidents . It also carries a copy of the license plate or license plate of the vehicle that is towing it, since otherwise its identification would be hidden.
In cinema, the advancement of a film is called a trailer.
A progress
It should be noted that trailer is also the name given to the trailers of a movie , a video game , a TV series or a book . The trailer consists of a summary or a small preview of the work , which is disseminated for advertising and promotion purposes. For example: “Sony presented the trailer for the comedian's new film,” “The publisher broadcast a trailer for the novel on the Internet.”
Trailers have become a main promotional and advertising tool for feature films . Thus, they are used in movie theaters before the screening of a film to ensure that the public knows and is encouraged to come another day to see new productions that are going to hit the billboards .
The trailers have also become a true work of art, hence the many rankings that exist about which are the best in the history of cinema. Specifically, among the most praised are those of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “300” , “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” and “The Exorcist” .
Characteristics of a good trailer
Experts in editing to create a feature film trailer agree that the result of their work must comply with the following standards, which will make it attractive and capture the viewer's attention:
- You should start slowly and finish quickly.
- It is recommended that when emblematic phrases from the film are used, they be performed by a narrator.
- It is important that in that short period of time that the trailer lasts, the audience is shown some of the best elements of the film, such as the funniest gags, the most exciting action scenes, the most interesting erotic scenes...
- Music must play a transcendental role. Specifically, it is important that it starts from less to more, in order to accompany the fast pace of the trailer.