Timed Analysis

Gangster Squad (Official Trailer)



0:00 - 0:06 - The classification screen identifying the classification age of the trailer
0:08 - 0:10 Panning establishing shot of LA skyline
0:10 - 0:13 - Mid shot and close up of antagonist boxing (showing violent nature)
0:13 - 0:14 - Close up of barrels burning - foreshadowing explosion (linking to violence and voice over)
0:14 - 0:20 - Various mid shots used to give an insight into the film and creating tension. Gives insight into antagonists crime life
0:20 - 0:21 - Person drowning/dead in water (highlighting violent nature further)
0:21 - 0:22 - Mickey Cohen (antagonist) laughing. Further showing disliked character and villain
0:23 - 0:25 - Three shots used to show conversation between two antagonists (two close ups and a mid establishing shot)
0:25 - 0:27 - Two separate animations of company logos
0:27 - 0:28 - shot establishing and showing new location (police department)
0:28 - 0:32 - Various shots used to establish police and Cohen further - showing his almost celebrity like status and that he's a problem for the police
0:32 - 0:36 - Fade to black before using two separate scenes of a casino - close ups contrasted with mid and long shots before a sharp fade to black
0:36 - 0:40 - 10 shots used of various shot types, creating a sense of chaos creating a sense of confusion amongst the audience - another sharp fade to black is then used
0:41 - 0:42 - Close up and mid shot of main character cradling child and policemen (again accompanying the voice over)
0:42 - 0:45 - a mid shot of main character and a long shot of the antagonist - creating contrast between characters
0:45 - 0:46 - slow tilt of city landscape - fade to black
0:46 - 0:54 - uses various shots again also (mix of mid shots and close ups with various lighting) to introduce the main characters of the film (antagonists) - fade to black
0:54 - 1:00 - various shots again to show the plot of the film and action (variety of shot types again) - fade to black
1:00 - 1:02 - close ups of weapons - signifying violence - fade to black
1:02 - 1:05 - shots accompanying music (variety) again conveying violence - fade to black
1:05 - 1:08 - two mid shots of weapons being passed from member to member (violence) - fade to black
1:08 - 1:10 - Same mid shot repeated of policemen talking to members of squad - then cut to black with text
1:10 - 1:15 - mid shots with fade to black multiple times in between
1:15 - 1:22 - various shot types of restaurant scene (intro of new character) - with violence in between for contrast of "honest" life
1:22 - 1:37 - various shot types of various points in the film - conveying violence and sex - in time with the music (now more fast paced) - fade to black with more text (release date)
1:37 - 1:45 - various shot types again of family going along with the dialogue "kill their families" - showing extreme violence also in the section with intense music accompanying
1:45 - 1:51 - further mid shots of relationship between characters - and contrasted with violence fade to black and text
1:51 - 1:54 - Various establishing and long shots of car chase and also violence - fade to black and text
1:54 - 2:07 - Many shots (montage) of various types used to build pace and build for title reveal - creating tension and genre through the violence and the anger of the antagonist - fade to black and revealing actors names, followed by mid shot of actor in film
2:07 - 2:10 - repeat with another actor
2:10 - 2:11 - repeat with another actor
2:11 - 2:13 - repeat with another actor
2:13 - 2:15 - repeat with another actor
2:15 - 2:21 - various shots, including establishing shot of new location, mid shots of gunfire and explosions and then fade to black
2:21 - 2:26 - three more shots of characters in similar poses firing guns (mid shots) - then fade to black for title reveal animation
2:28 - 2:32 - final release date and copyright text etc.

Legend (Teaser Trailer)



0:00 - 0:03 - Two shots of logo animations are used (accompanied by soundtrack) - fade to black
0:03 - 0:05 - establishing tilt shot of London skyline - fade to black
0:06 - 0:08 - establishing shot of car rolling towards camera through street - fade to black
0:08 - 0:11 - background with text on - fade to black
0:11 - 0:13 - mid shot of character smoking - fade to black
0:13 - 0:17 - long shot of another character walking in front of car - fade to black
0:17 - 0:21 - text again with fade to black
0:21 - 0:24 - slow mid shot zoom out of another character on a bed - fade to black
0:24 - 0:27 - mid shot of already introduced male character walking towards camera
0:27 - 0:30 - more text animation - fade to black
0:30 - 0:34 - establishing long shot outward zoom of male overlooking London from hotel window - fade to black
0:34 - 0:38 - mid shot of two brothers sat in car front on to camera accompanied by voice over - fade to black
0:38 - 0:42 - outward mid shot over the shoulder zoom of crime spider graph of characters (establishing role along with voice over)
0:42 - 0:46 - Front on mid shot of characters sat behind another unknown man - accompanies by voice over
0:46 - 0:47 - long shot of Kray twin sat in chair - cut to text
0:47 - 0:49 - text again - fade to next shot
0:49 - 0:51 - slow long shot tilt of car in forest
0:51 - 0:52 - two mid shots of girl looking at boy and boy back at girl in casino with other twin over looking (mid shot)
0:52 - 0:54 - long shot of men and one being punched )showing violence)
0:54 - 0:55 - mid shot of two characters in back of car - one cocking gun - again highlighting violence
0:55 - 0:58 - text again - fade into next shot
0:58 - 0:59 - long shot establishing trafalgar square and news stand - hinting at fame of characters
0:59 - 1:00 - two protagonist characters (mid shot) sat in court
1:00 - 1:01 - twins looking at each other - over the shoulder mid shot
1:01 - 1:02 - mid shot tracking run through washing line
1:02 - 1:03 - mid shot of characters (who were looking at each other in casino) dancing in a club
1:03 - 1:04 - mid shot with slight track of one twin pulling gun on an unknown character - highlighting violence
1:04 - 1:05 - mid shot of women looking in multiple mirrors (highlighting normal life)
1:05 - 1:06 - downward angle close up of money then mid shot of many characters looking at it (money pov) - highlighting crime - stolen money
1:06 - 1:07 - twin walking in prison with guards (mid shot) - showing crime again and conveying genre
1:07 - 1:10 - three shots - mid shot of characters and establishing shot, showing more of the location
1:10 - 1:13 - Multiple shots of characters - side on kissing - and other mid shots in club
1:13 - 1:15 - two shots - long shot of fight and close up of hammer held - showing violence
1:15 - 1:20 - various shots of car hitting person (MS), fighting (ms) and fireworks going off in building (MS) - highlighting violence in the film
1:20 - 1:25 - title screen and then fade to black
1:25 - 1:29 - actors name text and then shot of character
1:29 - 1:32 - actors name text and then shot character
1:32 - 1:35 - Release date text and links to social media (clickable)

Black Mass



0:00 - 0:07 - classification screen - logo animations and then an establishing shot of the Boston skyline using a slow zoom out
0:07 - 0:12 - Close up of main character
0:12 - 0:14 - long shot of the characters at the table eating (normal activity)
0:14 - 0:17 - close up of other character - conversation
0:17 - 0:20 - mid shot over the shoulder - conversation
0:20 - 0:25 - mid shot reverse - conversation
0:25 - 0:30 - long shot of table repeated
0:30 - 0:32 - close up of character two again
0:32 - 0:42 - Long shot of table again - suspenseful shot for audience
0:42 - 0:44 - over the shoulder mid shot again (Johnny Depp)
0:44 - 0:45 - MS of character two
0:45 - 0:47 - MS of character Johnny Depp
0:47 - 0:49 - MS of character two
0:49 - 0:50 - MS of Johnny Depp
0:50 - 0:55 - MS of Johnny Depp repeated - the conversation makes audiences feel uncomfortable through dialogue
0:55 - 0:56 - Long shot of group of gangsters exiting a club - convey genre
0:56 - 0:59 - Mid shot slow zoom on main character followed by arial down angle shot of body by car - creates suspense and graphic images convey genre also
0:59 - 1:00 - Slow zoom mid shot into main character - shadowy lighting conveys genre
1:00 - 1:02 - shot of newspaper and low angle zoom into face of Johnny Depp's character - conveys crime genre as he's wanted
1:02 - 1:04 - Text - slow zoom
1:04 - 1:06 - close up of Bulger's face lit by camera flash - conveys genre and lighting creates suspense combined with the intense voice over
1:06 - 1:07 - Close up of character two repeated - close up of tape recording
1:07 - 1:08 - slow MS zoom across table
1:08 - 1:09 - LS of someone being stopped by police and searched (genre conventions)
1:09 - 1:10 - Bulger in club with women (possibly prostitute - conveying genre and classification also)
1:10 - 1:12 - Three MS used of violence and money - again conveying the genre further
1:12 - 1:19 - Various shots conveying the main characters - then back to Johnny Depp shot around the table
1:19 - 1:23 - long close up of the second character - awkward for the audience to witness - very uncomfortable
1:23 - 1:24 - Close up of Bulger again
1:24 - 1:30 - Collection of shots - conveying violence of genre further and insight into characters - introducing the police/investigator style characters also
1:30 - 1:37 - collection of shots again - all very short - creating a fast paced trailer - also an insight into further violence and of kids - creating a strong feeling of suspense
1:37 - 1:38 - Close up repeat of Johnny Depp at dinner table
1:38 - 1:39 - low angle mid shot of Depp kicking someone - creates vulnerability and makes the audience feel vulnerable also
1:39 - 1:41 - Text with actors name on - attracting audience with celebrity endorsement
1:41 - 1:44 - Three shots in quick succession - mid shots and long shot of Depp walking up to man and going to shoot him - standing over him before cut to title screen - shows his dominance
1:44 - 1:46 - title screen before trailer cuts back to table scene - circular style trailer
1:46 - 1:51 - Tense Mid Shot of character two sat at table looking at Depp - suspenseful
1:51 - 1:56 - Depp laughing (MS) at the second character - intense as the joke is very dark - conveying the genre - excessive laughter makes audience feel uncomfortable also.
1:56 - 1:58 - close up of character two repeated - blank expression - scared
1:58 - 2:02 - Actors names appear on black background - advertising actors top audience - using fame to sell film
2:02 - 2:06 - coming soon text - leave wondering
2:06 - 2:10 - end credits of trailer with information about film - then a two second black screen for added suspense - lets audience process trailer