Doctor Who
BBC
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Sci-fi Conventions shown in trailer:
- UFO's
- Explosions
- Aliens
- In-human powers/ Equipment and machinery
- 'Nerds' or 'Geeks'
Period Drama
Downton Abbey
ITV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g6xg8gKxEk - Downton Abbey Series 4 Trailer
Period Drama conventions shown in trailer:
- British
- Dancing
- Old fashioned costume and relationships
- Costumes are smart
- Characters of a high status
- Big house
- Teacups with saucers
Horror/Crime Drama
Sherlock
BBC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llGXWICGsD4 - Sherlock Series 3 Trailer
Horror/Crime Drama conventions shown in trailer:
- Low Key lighting
- Eerie music
- Lack of speech
- Use of shadows
- Emphasis/Exaggeration on everyday noises
- Candles
- Short clips
Fantasy/Teen Drama
Misfits
E4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayoD7c82y0w - Misfits Season 5 Trailer
Fantasy/Teen Drama conventions shown in trailer:
- Low Key lighting
- Serious start into upbeat music and brighter lighting
- Humour
- Insulting language
- Violence
- Weapons
- Young cast
- Romance
- Powers (e.g. glowing eyes, flying, telekinesis)
