by Me. @filmscorefans
In college, I should have majored in movie trailers. This was before Youtube and the cloud, so countless hours and gigs were spent downloading these expensive commercials onto my computer. Had I known they'd all be made available on IMDB just a few short years later, I could have actually done well in college. Don't get me wrong, I did OK, but I'm pretty sure I was considered the dumb one in my circle of friends. Thanks a lot www.movie-list.com.
But it was an easy trap to fall into. Film advertising experienced a renaissance in the early 2000's. Trust me, this era was the first time you ever heard someone say, "The trailer was better than the movie." Go back and watch some trailers from the 80's and 90's. They look like they just patched together scraps from the editing room floor. Apparently, I'm a trailer snob. Is that a thing?
But it was an easy trap to fall into. Film advertising experienced a renaissance in the early 2000's. Trust me, this era was the first time you ever heard someone say, "The trailer was better than the movie." Go back and watch some trailers from the 80's and 90's. They look like they just patched together scraps from the editing room floor. Apparently, I'm a trailer snob. Is that a thing?
So what makes up a great trailer? Glad you asked. I've done extensive research. (See the paragraph about college above.) I think it comes down to a few things: The music. The music. And then, a little pinch of music.
Today, trailers have original scores written for them. Companies like X-Ray Dog, Immediate Music, and Two Steps From Hell seem to dominate the business. I say good for them. There's some great stuff out there. But, part of me just loves it when a production company goes into their library and finds some older film music that can be put to good use.
Want to take a trip down memory lane? Here we go. Here are some of the best film trailers that feature fantastic use of music. The producer on each of these films has earned a high five!
Today, trailers have original scores written for them. Companies like X-Ray Dog, Immediate Music, and Two Steps From Hell seem to dominate the business. I say good for them. There's some great stuff out there. But, part of me just loves it when a production company goes into their library and finds some older film music that can be put to good use.
Want to take a trip down memory lane? Here we go. Here are some of the best film trailers that feature fantastic use of music. The producer on each of these films has earned a high five!