trailer

[DreadKnight]

I'm doing a LOT of research on what makes a good trailer, since this project needs one pretty soon.

What I've learned so far:

• trailer must be under 2 minutes
• should start with the project's title
• should mainly contain gameplay footage
• music needs to fit the gameplay
• should show what the game is about
• should teach the main mechanics
• it shouldn't show everything
• ending should show release date, platforms, website and developer

http://indiegames.com/2012/04/ask_indiegames_what_makes_an_e.html

[DreadKnight]

A trailer example from a somewhat similar game http://youtu.be/i1Zv-IEomKE

[DreadKnight]

The trailer could be made using Mozilla Popcorn, that way it's easy to edit without having to render everytime. https://popcorn.webmaker.org

[DreadKnight]

This crypto has a pretty cool trailer with a sort of Ancient Beast feel to it https://www.vechain.org (there's a play button on the right).