Assignment 7
Continuing with the analysis of how the design principles could be applied to the trailer of "Medea":
Emphasis: A specific element making the pivotal moments in the commercial stand out is to concentrate on Medea’s transition from another cuckolded wife to a merciless expression of nature. With her gaping eyes, lips, and eyebrows tightened as if in a fierce fight, the close-up picture is accompanied by even more intense music or sound effects, which reflect her feelings as a strong character. Besides, the rather important points like the interaction scene between Medea and Jason or the more horrid image of her serious violence can be brought to highlight the main goals of the play.
Pattern: Symbols and repetitive patterns of sounds and visuals can support the theme and leitmotif of "Medea": The example here could be images of the fire or the red color which represent the rage of Medea and taking revenge at the same time. Another instance, a crying melody or a repeated motif in the soundtrack could be depicted as something far more than a general noose to the gloomy events to come. The directors can incorporate some of these motifs into the trailer, which in turn, can be used to engender the sense of cohesiveness as well as depth triggering the spectators to dive deeper into the stage play’s psychological purpose.
Variety: "Medea" is a very complex play full of emotions. At the same time it displays a variety of sensual moods - from passionate fervor, hopeless distress, to control and manipulation. To capture the fantastiness, the trailer ought to reveal fragments of Medea’s various characters and relationships that she grapples with. Portrayal of delicious sympathy between Medea and her children and soul-freezing actions can demonstrate a range of action development powerfully. Finally, the drama of Medea appearing would be in playing out in the backdrop of the interactions between Medea and the other characters, for instance Jason or the chorus, to depict of the ever changing turn of the plot affected by numerous alliances and betrayals.
Balance: Balancing building up to the intense climax scene with downs after is very crucial to holding the viewer captive for the entirety of the trailer. It is advisable to sprinkle dialogue and reflection-driven interludes into your fast paced action sequences so as to come up with a story that has both substance and tension. This is achieved through choosing a careful similarity between the spectacle and the narrative through which the trailer is able to touch the viewers emotionally as well as providing a promise of a well developed story.
Hence, this trailer can be made a quite compelling preview by carefully using the four design priciples of emphasis, pattern, variety, and balance can help directors to bring out the spirit of Euripides tragic play and to leave such a deep impression on the audience.
Emphasis: In the trailer, the main moments which show why Medea changes from a loving wife to an insane killer willing to do anything for revenge could be chosen and highlighted to create an impression. These shots would capture Medea on an emotional rollercoaster as she feels rejection and anger; besides, they would be interwoven into tense moments of confrontation and violence, giving the audience emotional insight, which puts them right in the thick of the play.
Pattern: From visual and auditory patterns to emphasize the dominance of themes like treachery, remorse, and the impact of greed, [word-unreadable]!
"For example, recurring input as such as the sound of a pumping heart or an image of a dagger covered with blood could contribute to the feeling of urgency and tension. These elements can be a reflection of the inner world of the characters."
Variety: To keep the attention of the viewers, an alternative scene selection could be made; thus, not only the rapid change of the emotions but also the conflicts throughout the play will be presented. We will represent that part of this story on a scene with Medea's crying faces make it clear that she is in a state of quiet desperation. Some other moments with loud voices employed in dialogue reveal that Medea is in a tormented mood.
Balance: Obtaining harmony in the trailer is important because none of the elements should stand out too prominently. By a duly manipulated mixture of some
variety: To keep the attention of the viewers, an alternative scene selection could be made; thus, not only the rapid change of the emotions but also the conflicts throughout the play will be presented. We will represent that part of this story on a scene with Medea's crying faces make it clear that she is in a state of quiet desperation. Some other moments with loud voices employed in dialogue reveal that Medea is in a tormented mood.
high-awake moments of the drama with other sub-dued moments of reflection,the trailer can preserve the complexity of the play and even keep the audience attention percentages to the last word.
On all, the ending of the trailer of the "Medea" can be generated emphasizing the pattern, the variety and the balance which directors can create a trailer preview that stays in a nail of the viewers' mind and draw their mind to discover the full power of the classic of Eutippd