Narrative

What is the narrative structure of the production?
how do specific elements of the production relate to the narrative structure?
does the proaction adhere or subvert narrative conventions?
how does the narrative support the establishment of the chosen genre of the production?
how have narrative techniques been used? refer to enigma, multi strand, restricted, unrestricted, non linear etc.

"narrative is way of organising data into a cause and effect chain of events with a beginning, middle, and end" (edward branigan)

"narrative is an important source of reassurance in this hostile universe" (kruger et al)

Intro

what is the traditional type of narrative for your genre / type of product? how did you find this out? 

what other real texts did you look at that helped you work this out? 

have you used linear / non linear narrative, where and why? 

Main

How have you used the following to signify / communicate the narrative of your film / music video? 

• camera - give several examples of real shot / movements you used
• editing - give several examples of real transitions / effects you used. 
• sound - give several examples of real sounds, music dialogue you used. 
• mise en scene - give several examples of real locations, costumes, and props. 
• narrative enigma, where have you included this in your opening sequence and why is it important?

conclusion 

Explain what audiences thought of your narrative, was it clear? could it have been better? how? 

Theorists 

Thinks that in music videos the narrative often links to the lyrics and the tempo of the music, how did you do this? - Andrew goodwin.