Star Wars III:Trailer notes

Media Language/ Mise en Scene

The trailer opens with the LucasFilm logo and George Lucas is known for directing other ‘Star Wars ‘ and well known movies such as ‘Indiana Jones’. The scene then opens with “A long time ago in a galaxy far away” which is conventional within all trailers in the saga.

There are many long shots of different planets which help establish the setting and emphasise the fact it is a sci-fi film. The predominant moon in the first screen shot highlights the space and astro element.

The use of special effects as well as high tech weapons, spaceships and advanced technologies also highlight the genre. Other conventions that are noticeable are the alien-like creatures, robots, fantasy planets and unique architecture.

Another well known film by George Lucas is Indiana Jones

Media Language/ Mise en Scene

Red wispy writing – emphasis of danger and wisp could represent the spaceships going into dangerExtreme long shot of army boarding the spacecraft – emphasis of sci-fi.. maybe war on another planet?Long cloak like clothing – Fantasy elementMain emphasis on settings

Throughout the trailer the colour black is predominant through clothes, environment and fades this could be to create a space like atmosphere.

SoundThe non diagetic orchestral music builds up suspense and the voice over creates a storybook narrative. The ‘racing’ sounds of fast crafts and explosions develop an action adventure element to the genre. Robot noises and alien languages such as the ‘Wookiee call’ emphasises the fact it is a Sci- Fi film.

Voice over begins the story with “For over 1000 generations the jedi knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the republic before the dark times and the empire…” this foreboding message makes audience question what dark times and empire but for those who had seen the other previous movies this would create excitement as to how the story would pan out in the final episode.

Ideologies/Media valuesIdeologies that could be developed from this film are that men are seen as protectors and destroyers because all heroes in the trailer (Jedis) are male and evil characters (Sith) are also male. An idea that those who become obsessed with power are easily influenced by evil could be interpreted as well.

Ideologies/Media values

AudienceThe main audience would be those interested in space and the universe. Trailer also promises that by watching the film the saga will be concluded ‘explosively’ so fans would be attracted.Being a blockbuster it has a mainstream appeal to the masses. Special effects such as space races and special weapons would also attract younger children who would become fascinated and most likely males.