Conventions of a Trailer

Here are some common conventions of a trailer:

• They highlight the 'best bits' of a film
• We are not shown the story in narrative order
• It showcases the stars of the film
• Conversations usually consist of one line each
• Unusual angles
• Voice-overs
• Music plays an important role in creating the atmosphere
• Title doesn't appear until the end
• Trailer builds to a climax where it ends