Trailer Analysis - The First Girl I Loved (2016)

The trailer opens with multiple over the shoulder shots showing a conversation between to female characters. The conversation appears to be quite casual and comfortable, no non-diegetic music is used at this point as the trailer is beginning to establish the relationship between the two characters.

They then cut to a close up on this female characters face as she asks the question 'Do you have a boyfriend?', Up beat music then begins to play and helps the trailer transition into the next scene. It then cuts between multiple shots of the female character and a guy hanging out. The upbeat music continues to play as a the characters voice over begins which suggests that she is in a conversation with he guy. She tells the male character that she 'likes somebody' and the up beat music continues as it cuts to a shot of the other female character before suddenly cutting off as the male character questions the friends. The fact that the music stops helps create a sense of awkwardness and tension between the characters.

Soft melodic music begins as shots are shown beginning to establish the relationship between the two female characters as it grows. They use a slow motion shot when looking at one of the girls from the others perspective to show that her interest is on her. It tells the audience that the two female characters are going to become love interests to each other as the movie continues, As things continue a tense atmosphere is created as the shots become quicker and the music becomes fast paced.

This shot is placed multiple times in a fast paced sequence as it shows the audience the extent of the relationship between the two female characters, the red filter used gives connotations of love and anger to the audience this helps show just a few of the themes that will be explored throughout the movie.






The First Girl I Loved allowed me to understand how pace can affect the atmosphere of a scene. This was shown in romantic and serious moments when the scene would slow down. I think this is a feature I will take on board when editing my trailer in its later stages.