Narrative structure
A linear narrative is when an event is
portrayed in chronological order, this is also known as the 3 act structure. The advantage of a
linear is that you know where to go next, as well as knowing that it is going
to have a beginning and an en ending. The main purpose behind linear is for the
audience to create sympathy for the character and also so focus on the
characters life, and no one else.
An episodic narrative is having a cliff hanger at the end of
every episode. This makes a new idea, for a new story in the new episode. This
is used to make a range of audience by using the cliff hanger to give the
viewers something to look forward to in the next episode.
Open narrative always has many characters and no foreseeable
ending. A good example of open narrative is soap operas such as Eastenders and
Hollyoaks. They are usually multi-stranded and in chronological order or in a
real time sequence. An open narrative is more than one story line. Different
knowledge of characters for the audience to that of the characters in the film
Closed narrative are ‘’tight’’ the audience is aware that
they are watching a complete story so therefore reading with a likely end in
mind, often the audience are invited to make ‘ verdicts’ of the characters
identifying narrative roles such as a hero, villain or victim. Times and events
are usually special to this particular story and not linked to the outside
world.
A realist narrative is something that can been seen in real
life, something that could really take place in reality, where as a
anti-realist narrative is something that makes the audience laugh and something
that is not real that does not happen in reality.
A single camera is where only one camera is being used, where
as multi has a range of cameras positioned in different locations of the area. An
example of this would be Doctor who.
This uses a single camera as they are having a conversation,
and the single camera is only focusing on the two characters. If they were to
be using multi camera we would see the other cameras in the background. There is
also a 180 degree rule where there is a line of action this is also known as
continuity.
The advantages of a single camera is that its very cheap
because you are only using one camera, where as if It was to be multi cameras
you would have to spend more money and it will take longer to set up the equipment.
Single camera is quick to set up, that means you have more shooting hours. Single
camera allows you to create tension and mystery. Single camera also allows you
to keep to a story path. Some disadvantages of using a single camera is that it
takes longer to plan, as u can only take one shot at a time, not only that but
when it comes to editing it will take longer as you want everything to look the
same. If this was to be a multi camera it would be done quicker.
Formats
A serial is where a show starts the
next episode where they left off from the last episode. Serials are usually 3-5
episodes. All the characters are seen to be playing a video game, in the
beginning of the second episode it starts off with them still playing the video
game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRrdgQ2ER8Q
A series is when a programme is
focused on different characters, and every episode will be on a different story.
An example of this is shown in skins, this very episode is focused on the guy
with the hat, and the next episode will be focused on any of the other
characters.
Single drama are usually used in
movies. It focuses on only on one character and it follows their story from
beginning to end, this is based on real life things, this could be period
dramas or documentary. An example of this would be Batman, as the story only
focuses on him as he is the main character all throughout the movie.
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