Jazz Baby by Beem Weeks - Book Trailer

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I make no comments or opinions about the book since I have not read it. What I write is about the trailer only.

This book trailer for the book Jazz Baby by Beem Weeks shows a much more restrained effort from Fresh Ink Group than what I saw in my previous post.

They've apparently got a wide range of special effects, design options and talent at their disposal. But the secret to a successful book trailer is to decide on a theme -a vibe - and stick with it throughout.

With the Jazz Baby trailer they do that. The newspaper on screen with bold headlines and with photos alive with black and white video clips is very clever. It really sets up the story question, and a clear idea of time and place.  The jazzy score is kinda perfect.

Well done.

Fantasy Patch by Steven Geez - Book Trailer

I make no comments or opinions about the book since I have not read it. What I write is about the trailer only.

The book trailer for Fantasy Patch by Steven Geez is the silliest thing I've seen in a long time. I think it may actually be a joke. Maybe a satire of book trailers?

This thing is all over the place with no theme, countless unrelated images, video clips, goofy special effects, varied fonts, and the dreaded voice-over. Adding so many elements is distracting, rendering this trailer as comical and ineffective.

I still don't know what the book is about, but I did get a good laugh. That is what they were going for, right?

The Ego Sentry: Guardian In The Shadows by De Jarous Bell - Book Trailer

I make no comments or opinions about the book since I have not read it. What I write is about the trailer only.

Books are about reading. But with videos, not so much.

So, if you're going to make me read a long scroll of text, you'd better be sure it's a clean, easy-to-read typeface, and not in all bold caps.  That will just enrage me and compel me to write a snarky review about your book trailer.

Kudos for keeping it at 40 seconds, and I see there's a follow up video, which I won't watch.

The image of your book cover at the end is quite stunning. There. I ended on an up note.

Cruel Awakening by Zena Xenae - Book Trailer

I make no comments or opinions about this book since I have not read it. What I write is about the trailer only.

In under 25 seconds this trailer tells us ... um ... not much.

I was able to quickly read a few words when the book opened in the video, so was able to see that it's about abuse.

It's a good-looking trailer, but lacks in creating any real interest.

THE WIDOW by Fiona Barton - Book Trailer

I make no comments or opinions about this book since I have not read it. What I write is about the trailer only.

Here is a sure-fire formula for an effective book trailer:

Start with a three-sentence premise. Also known as "the elevator pitch."

Then, use any great quotes from good reviews in a clean typeface. If you're lucky, the words of the reviewer can describe what your book is about so much better than piecing together a bunch of images or video clips you've purchased from a site like Shutterstock.

Use one background image that sets the tone for your trailer and matches your carefully selected musical score.

Be sure to show your book cover at the end.

Make your video under one minute long.

And there you have it, the book trailer to The Widow by Fiona Barton.