How To Make An Effective Movie Trailer

A making is movie trailer is one of the most important marketing tools a filmmaker has. Here are some tips and guidelines for making effective movie trailers.

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[hasoonibooni]

This video is 6 years old, and my media teacher who has been teaching for 11 years cannot explain it as simply as you do. Amazing vid!

[KarterMartin]

M. Knight Shamalyan is the best at trailers. Because we see it and think "WOW that looks like a good film!" But then you go see it, and it sucks.

[DaJetPlane]

This was honestly exactly what I wanted. You spoke with such confidence about this subject and spoke as if you were talking to someone else- not just an audience who had no information about the topic. This video actually makes me want to check out your other content as an aspiring film-maker. Keep up the great work!

[RickBushell]

Thanks Darious, for someone who looks like a high school kid you have a lot of knowledge in what you're talking about. Thanks again.

[OldenTimes]

This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for! Because you did such a great job explaining everything in a clear and concise manner, you've earned a subscriber out of me! I look forward to seeing more of your work! :D

[wisielczyhumor]

The trailer for 'Closet monster' was the best trailer I've ever saw. Even after watching the movie many times I'll keep coming back to the trailer. It's just somehow magical.

[PauloNideck]

I'm watching all of your videos. You are very smart and know a lot about filmmaking! Thanks for sharing

[spaghettihoops]

I don’t have the skills to make a full movie but I have a cool idea, I’m thinking I just make a trailer for a movie that doesn’t exist 😂

[Marvelous_Oz_Machinima]

Thanks for favoring details over visuals!

[goodoakpress]

I'm a novel writer, and what he's saying would also apply to making an effective book trailer. Thank you for posting this, Darious. It's very helpful indeed.

[anamazingfantasy]

This is my number one source for cinematography and film. Keep up the good work D

[DennisHoward_rainstadpictures]

I'm definately gonna save this video for my next trailer!

[QuantumFlux]

Found it really useful! I was making a Trailor for experimentation. Love your content!

[Jesse-mhhv]

1:21 mainstream Hollywood companies must learn this as well not just beginning filmmakers

[AllanGildea]

Superb, Darius! Thanks very much, most helpful and very well presented.

[MakinganActor]

Literally encapsulated what I thought goes into a trailer, I'm working on one at the moment

[milkflavored]

This was unbelievably helpful, thank you so much :)

[maweteproduction]

I really salute you Darious. You are an epitome of selfless individual. I think I am more smarter now after watching your films, more than ever. Thank you so so much! Serious film lessons these ones!

[vince]

thanks D4Darious you have help me alot, just started watching some of your vids and i am new to your channel but i would just like to say keep up the good work man!

[lmgeranaeava]

You make EVERYTHING so amazingly simple! Thanks soo much for your videos!!! Love your channels!