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Tag Archives: science fiction
Trailer Time: Parody with Style
I found a trailer with a unique style: First, I’ve got to admit, I don’t like parodies. I just…don’t. But I liked this trailer! (If only from a marketing point of view.) It starts with a blank, black screen. The … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing, Trailer Time
Tagged book trailer, John Rockman, melodrama, parody, Ron Jockman, science fiction, trailer time
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Trailer Time: A Professional Peek
So, this week’s Trailer Time is going to be a bit different. First, I’m going to show you two trailers. Then, I’m going to tell you what’s right, what’s expected, and what’s wrong. The long version: The short version: Now, … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing, Trailer Time
Tagged CW, love story, marketing, mistakes, romance, science fiction, Shakespeare, Star-Crossed, television trailer, trailer time
2 Comments
Trailer Time: Genre Bending
I searched for a recent SF book trailer. Take a look at what I found… The trailer classifies the book as an espionage thriller, but the story certainly seems to have a progressive scientific perspective traditional to science fiction novels: … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing, Trailer Time
Tagged book trailer, Calla Cress, Covert Interference, cybercrime, espionage, genres, good example, history, science fiction, sub-genres, trailer time
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Trailer Time: Plausible Deniability
I’m not a fan of theft. It’s disrespectful. It’s dishonest. The violation of copyright undermines the creative works of others. It erodes the value of intellectual property, which we all rely on to make a living, whether we’re authors, movie … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing, Trailer Time
Tagged bacteroids, copyright violation, destiny, plausibility, science fiction, suspension of disbelief, theft, trailer time
4 Comments
Trailer Time: Back to Basics
This trailer exemplifies some basics of trailer-making. Do you know what they are? If you’re like me, the first thing you’ll notice is that this trailer relies on text, music, and simple effects to create an impression on the viewer. … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing, Trailer Time
Tagged Crossline, Russ Colchamiro, science fiction, trailer basics, trailer time
2 Comments
Review: The Watchers of Ur: Cradle
I don’t remember exactly how I stumbled across LaMonte M. Fowler, but I know it was through social media. This is another example of an author reaching out and making a connection with readers. In this case, it resulted in … Continue reading