Thanks to random.org, the winner of last week’s blogaversary contest is:
LYDIA!!!
Congrats!
Okay, so you know about book trailers, right? A well done book trailer can create as much excitement as a movie trailer. So. Cool. But how does one determine what should go into a book trailer? Well, I think it’s important to first study the greats.
Take this clip for example:
Something is very wrong with the city of CloverPark.
So, what do you think worked in this trailer?
Personally, I think they did a fine job of melding the scary suspense of Cloverfield with the spoofy humor of South Park. In essence, the trailer blends the two “voices” and creates brilliance. 😉
EDIT: Oh dear, I fear I’ve inadvertenly tricked everyone. This is a trailer for a South Park episode…Cloverpark is one of my favorites & I love how they molded the two together. 😉
At the same time, I think it’s a nice illustration/example of how to put together a book trailer.
Author Laura Diamond--Lucid Dreamer 
I’d never seen this book trailer. Great choice. I can’t stand South Park. Sorry everyone, don’t hate me. Yet, the trailer was done well. I see what you mean about the two blended together.
Yeah, choosing the elements most important in a book trailer follows the same lead as what should go into a logline or query. You need a hook, suspense, and intrigue.
I know nothing about book trailers, but it was really gripping the way it started!
Wow. This is pretty good. I’m with Ciara. I can’t stand South Park, but this trailer was pretty cool. The bunny….OMW
congrats lydia!
OMG – that was so hysterical! loved the trailor!
ummm…i meant trailer. NaNo brain is numb.
Congrats, Lydia! 🙂
I love book trailers, but I’m terrified of making one. So I’m leaving that to people smarter than me.
I’m with Ciara, I don’t care for South Park, either. :p
Congratulations, Lydia!
Laura, guess what? Today is FRIDAY!! I’m so happy. ❤
I’m so putting a giant guinea pig in my book trailer–even if it has nothing to do with my book. :
LOL! I’m glad y’all liked the trailer, regardless of whether or not ya like South Park.
I was happy with the book trailer my publisher created – think they hit all the key elements!
Such a great clip! I’m not usually a South Park fan but I can see why you chose this as an example.
I’m usually not a fan of most book trailers. I think the way I enjoy books is so fundamentally different to the way I enjoy movies–it’s not a visual or aural experience for me, so visual and aural stimuli don’t do much to get me interested in reading something. That said, I have come across the occasional trailer that knocks my socks off–the book trailer for LINGER by Maggie Stiefvater, for example, is phenomenal.
I think a good book trailer needs to stand on its own as just a plain good video. Something people who aren’t even readers would be interested in, want to show to their friends, etc.
(First time visitor to your blog! Hi! :D)
Congrats Lydia!