SOUND IN TRAILERS

What is a sound effect?

• A part of the script

• A sound added to make something seem real

• A funny line from a movie

• A type of lighting

What does the music in a trailer often do?

• Tell the story with words

• Make the audience feel emotion

• Show who the amin character is

• Add extra colours

What is a voice-over in a trailer?

• A sound made by an animal

• A person talking on screen

• A voice talking but you don't see the person

• A type of background music

Why do trailers use loud sound effects and music?

• To help the audience relax

• To get the audience's attention

• To make the trailer longer

• So the characters know what's happening

What kind of music would you expect in a horror trailer?

• Soft and peaceful music

• Fast and fun music

• Quiet and creepy music

• Country music

In an action trailer, what type of sound is common?

• Birds singing

• Fast music and explosions

• Whispering

• Raindrops falling

What is the main purpose of sound in a trailer?

• To fill space

• To confuse the audience

• To help tell the story and set the mood

• To help the actors remember their lines

If a trailer has a quiet moment, what could that mean?

• The sound is broken

• The trailer is over

• It might be building suspense

• The characters are bored

Why do trailers often change the music during the trailer?

• To confuse the audience

• To make the trailer longer

• To match different moods or scenes

• To make it hard to hear the voice over

What does a loud sound at the end of a trailer usually do?

• Make the trailer funny

• Tell you the movie is boring

• Surprise or excite the audience

• Help you understand the characters