Three aspects of narrative 1.Narrative as representation (cinematic world, diegesis, characters, realism?) 2.Narrative as structure (plot vs. story, plot as pattern) 3.Narrative as act of presenting the story (narration, subjectivity, point of view)
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Three aspects of narrative
1. Narrative as representation(cinematic world, diegesis, characters, realism?)
2. Narrative as structure(plot vs. story, plot as pattern)
3. Narrative as act of presenting the story(narration, subjectivity, point of view)
CLASSICAL HOLLYWOOD
CLASSICAL STYLE
Narrative rules!
CLARITYViewers should not be confused about space, time, or events.
UNITYCause and effect connections are direct and complete.
GOALSCharacters are goal-oriented, active, and invite identification.
TWO PLOTLINESHeterosexual romance + ___________
CLOSURELoose ends are tied up, often through romantic closure.
“INVISIBLE” STYLE
Viewers become absorbed in the story without thinking about how the movie is constructed.
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