Task 8: Narrative Structure

What I have learnt:
This task has helped me to discover what elements of the narrative that I would like to give away in my film and also introduced my to some narrative theories that can help me checklist this. In my opening sequence, I would like to use some enigma codes as I believe giving people clues and mysteries is a great way to engage an audience. I also think that it is good to introduce some of the character types in the sequence so that the audience can use this knowledge in the rest of the film. Hence, I will display this in my opening sequence.

Checklist For My Opening Sequence:

• Don't reveal too much of the narrative.
• Use a catchy soundtrack to engage my audience.
• Correct institution information used.
• Make the main character the focus of the narrative.
• Film the video in landscape and not portrait as it will make it difficult to edit.
• Make the actors speak clearly and slowly to make it easy to edit and understandable.
• Stick to the 180 degree rule unless I am braking it to add effect and demonstrate confusion.
• Use close ups.
• Think about costume to represent a social group.
• Make a clear plan/storyboard.
• Make transitions seamless.
• Use Film 4 as my institution company as they are usually low budget films and bring up encouraging actors. 
• Try to include some animation in my sequence.
• Produce a script for my actors.
• Use pans to demonstrate motion.
• Create some enigma codes that will make my audience watch on.
• Produce a catchy soundtrack.
• Include typography in my opening sequence.
• Capitalise and embolden peoples names.
• Think about the order of my credits.
• Introduce some of the main characters of the film.