Trailer Examples: 'Paranormal Activity 2'

This trailer is what i hope i final production to be similar too, the use of 'home video' style camera work is just what is needed for my work to meet the genre of film i have chosen.

My Plan Of Action (Part 1)

To begin with i will first design a storyboard of how my trailer will play out, this will help in directing it later on and to help have a clear view of layouts and props to use aswell as ideas for locations and types of characters. My storyboard can be seen above this post.

Next i will begin experimenting with different camera techniques, shaky cam is ideal to start with as it offers lots different effects and is used in many horrors that we will be similar too, eg. 'Paranormal Activity', 'The Blair Witch Project' are some examples that use this camera work successfully. However another challenge is making a stand for a steady camera to use if needed, assuming the shaky camera doesn't give the desired effect needed.

Finally i will be designing a magazine cover for my teaser trailer, by looking at popular movie magazines such as 'Empire' and 'Total Film' i will get a general idea and understanding of what makes an eye catching and engaging poster and working on it from their.