Vladimir Proop:
His theory was drive by the characters using a set of narrative functions.
He had a hero (protagonist) and a villain (antagonist). He says that is the narrate-mes. This means its the drive of the story.
Roland Barthes:
Barthes describes narrative as a series of codes that are read and interpreted by the audience. Barthes had five codes: action, enigma, semic, symbolic and cultural. Each code has a specific meaning to the way narrative is interpreted and understood.
Tzvetan Todorov:
Todorov came up with the: classive Hollywood narrative. This began with a equilibrium, the start of the story where a scene is set. Then the narrative structure has a disruption, where something unplanned goes wrong. then followed by a conflict, a fight between main characters. Then the story has a resolution, where everything is good and back to normal. After this stage a new equilibrium will start and the process will cycle again.
Cloude levi-strauss:
Levi-strauss describes narrative as created by constant conflict of binary opposites. Such as: love and hate, good and evil and light and dark. Binary opposites is a branch of semiotics, which is the study of signs.
Friday 27 September 2013
Narrative and narrative structures
Narrative is how the story is told as the events unfold. Narrative explores the conventions of genre, character, form and time.
Narrative structures:
1. linear structure:
Linear structure is the normal or typical way of narrative structure. Linear structure includes a beginning (introduction) , middle (events happen and story builds) and ending (the closure of the film)
2. Open structure:
Open structure is a structure which the audience are left to wonder what happens next and make sense of it themselves.
3. Closed structure:
A closed structure as a definite ending to the events and a clear conclusion for the audience.
4. Circular structure or a non-linear structure:
The narrative begins at the end events, often with a climax. the audience are taking on a journey and eventually arriving back to where they started at the beginning of the story. For example, Narnia.
Narrative structures:
1. linear structure:
Linear structure is the normal or typical way of narrative structure. Linear structure includes a beginning (introduction) , middle (events happen and story builds) and ending (the closure of the film)
2. Open structure:
Open structure is a structure which the audience are left to wonder what happens next and make sense of it themselves.
3. Closed structure:
A closed structure as a definite ending to the events and a clear conclusion for the audience.
4. Circular structure or a non-linear structure:
The narrative begins at the end events, often with a climax. the audience are taking on a journey and eventually arriving back to where they started at the beginning of the story. For example, Narnia.
Tuesday 24 September 2013
What I have learnt so far in media:
Genre:
In media, I have learn't all about genre, and the different types of genres which can be formed such as hybrids and sub-genres. I have learn't that genre is never fixed and is constantly changing and altering to entertain the audiences. I have learn't that each genre has codes and convection which directors and producers have to follow to create a successful film in their specific genre. Genre is not static but constantly renegotiated between industry and audience. I have learn't that films constantly have new twists o keep the audiences entertained and willing to go back to see a new film.
Editing:
I have learnt that editing is the process of altering something to make it tell a story or to create a meaning. Editing constructs a narrative out of footage. I have learn't that live TV is not actually live. Live TV has a 15 minute period in which real life actions takes place, then editing has taken placed, then is shown to the audience. I have also learn't that not all we see on TV or in a specific program is true or reality. It can be altered and pieced together to represent a different interpretation of a certain scene or character. the producers use editing to alter the audiences thought on a certain character. Finally, I have learn't that editing can be used to make a certain story or event more important than another. For example, on the news a specific story can be shown longer than another to make it seem more important or to make the audience believe it is more important.
Mise-en-scene:
Mise-en-scene is a french term for "placing on stage". It is everything that can be identified in the scene or frame. Mise-en-scene is built up using five key elements: setting & props, costume, hair & make-up, facial expressions & body language, lighting and colour and positioning of characters/objects within the frame.
I have learn't that sound changes when a diferent setting changes. This is used to create a mood or tension in the story.
Sound:
Sound is used in film to create a mood or tension when a setting changes or the way character react to a certain situation. Sound is represented and produced differently with different genres. Such as: An action movie would have a fast tempo or ace to the music, or , a horror movie would usually have a high pitched sound to build the tension and to put the audience on edge.
There are two types of sound: Diegetic and Non-Diegetic.
Diegetic sound is sound that appears naturally from the scene. For example, sound made from props.
Non-Diegetic sound is sound that are not natural to the scene. For example, a narrator.
Camera techniques:
Camera is used in films to show different characters emotions using facial expressions or body language.
Camera angles:
High-angled shot: looks down on the character to make them feel weak and vulnerable.
Low-angled shot: shows the scene.
Long shot: shows the setting.
Close-up: shows characters facial expressions.
Extreme close-up: shows the characters face in detail.
A two shot: two people together in the scene.
P.O.V angle: point of view of the character.
In media, I have learn't all about genre, and the different types of genres which can be formed such as hybrids and sub-genres. I have learn't that genre is never fixed and is constantly changing and altering to entertain the audiences. I have learn't that each genre has codes and convection which directors and producers have to follow to create a successful film in their specific genre. Genre is not static but constantly renegotiated between industry and audience. I have learn't that films constantly have new twists o keep the audiences entertained and willing to go back to see a new film.
Editing:
I have learnt that editing is the process of altering something to make it tell a story or to create a meaning. Editing constructs a narrative out of footage. I have learn't that live TV is not actually live. Live TV has a 15 minute period in which real life actions takes place, then editing has taken placed, then is shown to the audience. I have also learn't that not all we see on TV or in a specific program is true or reality. It can be altered and pieced together to represent a different interpretation of a certain scene or character. the producers use editing to alter the audiences thought on a certain character. Finally, I have learn't that editing can be used to make a certain story or event more important than another. For example, on the news a specific story can be shown longer than another to make it seem more important or to make the audience believe it is more important.
Mise-en-scene:
Mise-en-scene is a french term for "placing on stage". It is everything that can be identified in the scene or frame. Mise-en-scene is built up using five key elements: setting & props, costume, hair & make-up, facial expressions & body language, lighting and colour and positioning of characters/objects within the frame.
I have learn't that sound changes when a diferent setting changes. This is used to create a mood or tension in the story.
Sound:
Sound is used in film to create a mood or tension when a setting changes or the way character react to a certain situation. Sound is represented and produced differently with different genres. Such as: An action movie would have a fast tempo or ace to the music, or , a horror movie would usually have a high pitched sound to build the tension and to put the audience on edge.
There are two types of sound: Diegetic and Non-Diegetic.
Diegetic sound is sound that appears naturally from the scene. For example, sound made from props.
Non-Diegetic sound is sound that are not natural to the scene. For example, a narrator.
Camera techniques:
Camera is used in films to show different characters emotions using facial expressions or body language.
Camera angles:
High-angled shot: looks down on the character to make them feel weak and vulnerable.
Low-angled shot: shows the scene.
Long shot: shows the setting.
Close-up: shows characters facial expressions.
Extreme close-up: shows the characters face in detail.
A two shot: two people together in the scene.
P.O.V angle: point of view of the character.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
How can genre aid you in relation to your brief?
BRIEF: The titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last two minutes.
Firstly, genre can aid me in relation to my brief, as genre is significant when making a title sequence. Genre is important when planning my fiction film as I must choose a genre to base my film on, such as horror or action.
However, genre comes in many forms and can be mixed together. This form of genre is called: a hybrid. This means getting two genres such as romance and comedy, to form one hybrid genre: Rom-com.
It is important that I understand genres and its different forms. This will them help me decide what to include and what to avoid when planning the title and opening of my fictional film. This means that genre aids me in relation to my brief as every film is based around a genre and set or codes of conventions. For example, a horror has a ominous dark setting. When I have chosen my specific genre type, I will have to follow the codes and conventions to make a professional looking title sequence.
Overall, genre can aid me in relation to my brief, as it can help me understand the codes and conventions of a film.
Firstly, genre can aid me in relation to my brief, as genre is significant when making a title sequence. Genre is important when planning my fiction film as I must choose a genre to base my film on, such as horror or action.
However, genre comes in many forms and can be mixed together. This form of genre is called: a hybrid. This means getting two genres such as romance and comedy, to form one hybrid genre: Rom-com.
It is important that I understand genres and its different forms. This will them help me decide what to include and what to avoid when planning the title and opening of my fictional film. This means that genre aids me in relation to my brief as every film is based around a genre and set or codes of conventions. For example, a horror has a ominous dark setting. When I have chosen my specific genre type, I will have to follow the codes and conventions to make a professional looking title sequence.
Overall, genre can aid me in relation to my brief, as it can help me understand the codes and conventions of a film.
Monday 16 September 2013
BRIEF: The titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last two minutes
Brief description of what I think each stage will include:
Research:
I think this involves looking up and finding out all about existing and previous fictional films and their genres. This research will include look at trailers and how they film. It will also involve looking at the various camera angles and technique to achieve a certain effect.
Planning:
I think the planning stage will include drawing and thinking about scenes and storyboards. I think this will involve working together in group and decide which genre and what scenes and idea we all have and our final two minute scene/trailer.
Filming:
I believe the filming stage will include our group capturing all aspects of our planned two minute trailer. It will involve looking at different camera angles to show emotions and effects. I think that we will have to capture/film a lot of scenes to then be edited into a two minute clip/trailer.
Editing:
I believe this will involve editing and adjusting are trailer to make it look professional and so that our groups filming is narrowed down into a two minute clip. I then think we will edit the title sequence to make the trailer professional and well finished.
Research:
I think this involves looking up and finding out all about existing and previous fictional films and their genres. This research will include look at trailers and how they film. It will also involve looking at the various camera angles and technique to achieve a certain effect.
Planning:
I think the planning stage will include drawing and thinking about scenes and storyboards. I think this will involve working together in group and decide which genre and what scenes and idea we all have and our final two minute scene/trailer.
Filming:
I believe the filming stage will include our group capturing all aspects of our planned two minute trailer. It will involve looking at different camera angles to show emotions and effects. I think that we will have to capture/film a lot of scenes to then be edited into a two minute clip/trailer.
Editing:
I believe this will involve editing and adjusting are trailer to make it look professional and so that our groups filming is narrowed down into a two minute clip. I then think we will edit the title sequence to make the trailer professional and well finished.
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