As I start to research ideas for my own trailer, I looked at what Kezia Williams and Chris Besseling recommended focusing on for USPs. Although not an option with my trailer, talent is the first usp distributors focus on, even if they are only acting in a cameo role. However, I may be able to use a friend with a distinctive talent such as playing the violin or a dancer in a cameo role to impress. A prop can also be a feature. One example is Villanelle's costume from Killing Eve.
Framing shots can also impress, and using locations that are spectacles in themselves can make a shot look much better. An example of this could be the old lift cage located in the Mansion of my school. Reflective surfaces like mirrors or a shiny piano could help to reveal more in a scene which is vital for trailers, as there is limited time to excite your audience.
Using a green screen I can achieve putting characters into locations filmed prior, so that it is much easier to film reshoots and film during lessons. Although there are regulations about usage in a public space, drones are a good way to film narrative shots and establishing shots.
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| Vilanelle's costume BAFTA showcase |
The start of your consideration of what could lend distinctiveness to your creative work.
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