Here is some terminology i will use when analysing film trailors.
Plot Summary - Trailers usually have a three-act structure, they start with a beginning (act 1) which gives the premise to the story. The middle (act 2) drives the story to a dramatic climax and the end (act 3) usually has some signature music which is usually a recogniseable song or a powerful orchestral piece which link to a montage of some powerful moments of the film.
Voice Over - This is a narration to set up the premise of the movie and give explanation where needed. Because trailers are short it helps the audience understand the plot more.
Music - The music in the trailer is usually from the film itself, it helps set the tone for the film. It is sometimes a popular or recogniseable piece. An original piece designed for the film.
Cast Run - This is a list of the stars in the film, trailers often try to make clear that they have a big name in their film. If the director is well known then sometimes he gets a mention too.
The Billing Block - This is a list of the main cast and crew, it can be shown at the start or end of a film aswell as on the trailer and poster.
Sound Mix - Most films have a good multichannel sound mix such as Dolby Digital.
Video Reolution - Usually high quality 35mm film or digital and can be streamed on the internet at any resolution up to 1080p
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