2. Editing used in teaser trailers
The typical form of editing used in teaser trailers is in the form of ‘montage
editing’. This is where various shots from the film are put together in no particular
order to fit as many events into the trailer as possible. Compared to continuity
editing, there is no flow and the shots are not in the order they appear in the film.
3. Examples of Montage Editing
The Legend teaser trailer clearly
demonstrates this kind of editing
as the shots used do not link.
The fast pace of shots creates
suspense and gives the sense of
danger which is what the film
aims to do.
4. Comparing to Continuity Editing
The full theatrical trailer for Legend
shows the use of continuity editing
especially in the shots of the pub
scene. All of the shots used in this
scene link to each other and flow,
instead of cutting to other shots
from other parts of the film.
