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Narrative Structure

In my lesson I was to complete research on the narrative structure within a documentary, here is what I found.

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Narrative Structure

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  1. Narrative Structure Conventions & Structures

  2. Narrative Conventions Documentaries will heavily rely on traditional conventions of a narrative. There should be a structure accompanied with a variety of other conventions.The BeginningNeeds to capture the audiences attention. Central question of the doc can be posed at the beginning in an intriguing way. Quick interviews capturing conflict with different people is an example.The Middle Otherwise known as the complication stage and needs to be the most compelling and often examines the issue in human terms i.e. the focus on people and their opinions. Conflict is strengthened to provide blockages for the fulfillment of the exposition.The EndMakes the exposition fully apparent by the resolution stage. The audience by this time has no doubts what the argument is saying.ConflictCan be between people with different beliefs, goals, circumstances or ambitions. Or it can be individual or a variety of others. Shown developing through different stages, which allows the documentary to use narrative technique. • Sense of MovementThis can add to the strength to the narrative elements.

  3. The 3 forms are physical movement, movement in time or psychological change.Music and SFXSound effective to create emotional response from the audience.LightingIf you are trying realism poor lighting is one of the first things to give the game away.Construction of RealityWhen watch a documentary you should always ask yourself not just what they are showing but also question what they are not showing. This could be due to bias or preference along with the selection and rejection of information.VisualsWhat we see in the screen included with Archive footage and Stock materials which are used to support the intended meaning.

  4. Narrative Structures Open - The audiences is left to make their own mind up at the end of the narrative.Closed - There is a definite ending and outcome, meaning no more further research or facts can be discussed or found.Single Strand - There is only one main plot throughout the audience follows one story.Multi-strand - There are many subplots which interweave meaning there’s more than one focus alongside the main focus.Linear - It is in chronological order. Circular - The start is revisited at the end. Circular narratives can also tie in with open narratives.

  5. Construction of Reality – the documentary is edited for the audience but still looks real. Gatekeeping – The selection and rejection of information by editors or producers. Voxpops – Vox pop is short for voxpopuli (voice of the people).

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