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This document discusses different types of narrative structures in films, including open narratives, closed narratives, multi-strand narratives, and point of view (POV) narratives. It also covers common plot devices like plot twists, MacGuffins, deus ex machina, and red herrings. Finally, it outlines some key elements of film structure and analysis, such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and genres.

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This document discusses different types of narrative structures in films, including open narratives, closed narratives, multi-strand narratives, and point of view (POV) narratives. It also covers common plot devices like plot twists, MacGuffins, deus ex machina, and red herrings. Finally, it outlines some key elements of film structure and analysis, such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and genres.

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Narrative Structures

An open narrative is when there are usually many characters and no


foreseeable ending. This means that it could go on forever.
Furthermore there are many more characters and they all change in
the importance of the drama following the story line. As there are
many characters there isnt one single story line as it continuously
change. The story line is always in chronological order as it goes
along with time. An example of this is Toy Story.

A closed narrative when there is a voice telling the audience what


the character is thinking about. These thoughts are only expressed
for the main characters; this is because there are only a couple of
them. These characters arranged in order from the most important
main character to the least. As there is a voice the audience is able
to understand what the character is thinking about throughout the
whole film. An example of this is Thor.

One the other hand a multi-strand narrative can have two or more
isolated groups of characters existing at once. This is because there
are several storylines within one film; this is why the audience will
not only be concerned about the action and outcome of each strand.
Instead they have a concern with how the strands relate to one
another. An example of this is Avengers.

A point of view (POV) narrative is when there is a narrator who tells


the story without revealing what the characters thoughts and
opinions are. They do this by giving an unbiased point of view so
that the audience can decide for themselves what the character is
thinking and what the outcome of the film will be. An example of
this is Forest Gump.

Plot devices

Plot twist: A plot twist is a unexpected change in the story which


complete effects thye rest of the movie.

MacGuffin: An object, event, or character in a film or story that


serves to set and keep the plot in motion despite usually lacking
necessary importance.

Deus ex machina: A character or thing that suddenly enters the film


and solves a problem that had previously seemed impossible to
solve.

Red herring: In a film it is something unimportant that is used to


stop people from noticing or thinking about something important.

In media res: This is when something in the middle of the narrative.


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Film Structure

Exposition: Charlie is paid $100,000 to take charge of his son Max


for the summer. After Charlies brand new boxing robot is
demolished in a fight, Max rescues the old sparring robot Atom from
the junkyard. Charlie and Max witness the undefeated robot boxer
Zeus.

Rising action: Max and Atom win their first fight. Zeuss owners try
to buy Atom, and Max challenges them to a fight.

Climax: After getting beat up and robbed by debt collectors, Charlie


surrenders custody of Max to his aunt. Charlie, Max, and Atom enter
the ring with Zeus. The fight ends.

Falling action: A demolished Zeus is declared the winner on points


(barely), but Charlie and Max count it a victory.

Resolution: Charlie admits that he loves Max.

Genre

Mise-en-scene:

Mise-en-scene is the arrangement of everything


that appears in the frame e.g. actors, lighting, dcor, props,
costume. The frame and camerawork are also
considered part of the mise-en-scene of a
movie. Mise-en-scene allows the director to
guide or manipulate how the audience
responds to the film.

Setting:

Where the film is set and how it links to the mood of the film. This
includes the time, location, weather, culture etc. that gives the
audience a feel for the film.
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Visual styles:

The techniques used to show how


the film looks. Refers to how the film
has been filmed / edited in post
production to give the film its
appearance.

Themes:

The central characteristics, ideas or


concerns within a film. Often the plot
points used within the film. Similar to
narrative techniques used to drive the story.

Ideology:

The values portrayed in film that often give it its


meaning loneliness, companionship,
conflict, politics etc.

Stereotypes:

Portrayal of particular character


with often exaggerated
representation; often offensive and
distorted.

Narrative:
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Story telling. How the story


progresses with the mood
of the film.

Iconography:

The use of well known symbols to


define the film e.g. use of the
hero shot , female pose.

Cinematography:

How the images and film has


been captured. Makes use of
lighting effects/ film lenses /
camera angles etc. Refers to
the style of how the film has
been captured.

Special effects:
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The use of CGI or rotoscoping


to add extra effects to a scene.

Sound:

Where sound is used to help


enhance the experience

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