Narrative in web and video
Narrative in web and video Andrew Stanton The clues to a great story http://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_stanton_the_clues_to_a_great_story?language=en#t-3199 � � �
narrative What is a spoken or The relationship narrative? of cause and written account effect within of connected space and time, events; a story usually with characters � – Bruce Sheridan �
narrative What is a spoken or The relationship narrative? of cause and written account effect within of connected space and time, events; a story usually with characters � – Bruce Sheridan �
Exposition Events Elements of Introducing viewers The things that narrative to characters and happen in the story setting that are important and lead to the � Character climax and A ‘person’ in the resolution story who we learn � about through their Climax words and actions The most intense part of the story � Setting � The place where Resolution the story is set The conclusion, tying up all the loose � Problem or conflict ends; how it ends up The ‘struggle’ in the � story �
Beginning Middle End Classical narrative in � � � fi lms � Parts of a story
Beginning Middle End Classical narrative in � � � fi lms � Parts of a story Action � Time �
Beginning Middle End Classical narrative in � � � fi lms � Parts of a story Climax Crisis Falling action Rising action Action Inciting incident � Exposition Resolution Time �
Beginning Middle End Classical narrative in � � fi lms � Parts of a story Marty goes back Marty almost fades! Anticipation builds, Back things happen Action home Marty goes back to 1955 � Characters set up Sequel set up! Time �
Narrative exists in all fi lms… � Carving the Future � https://vimeo.com/62585546
Narrative exists in all fi lms… � Carving the Future � https://vimeo.com/125222231
Alternative narratives � e.g. TV Series � TV series’ linking over time � � Rising action A whole series of mini-arcs each episode, with threads building to a series climax Action � Main exposition may be in place from previous series’ Resolution …Series 1 Series 2 Series 3…
Not just A to B Alternative narratives � Can be non-chronological � e.g. non-linear � Could be as simple as narrative fi lms flashbacks or flash forwards � Examples include: � Lost Pulp Fiction Trainspotting �
Alternative As the sequence appears narratives in the film: � � Pulp Fiction � non-linear � � 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Prologue – The Prelude to Vincent Vega Prelude to The The Gold Watch The Bonnie Epilogue – The Diner (i) Vincent Vega and Marsellus Gold Watch Situation Diner (ii) and Marsellus Wallace's Wife Wallace's Wife
Alternative Chronologically: narratives � 4, 2, 6, 1, 7, 3, 5. � Pulp Fiction � Some overlap between sequences non-linear Some parts told by two di ff erent characters 5. 3. 4. 2. 6. 1. 7. � � � The Gold Watch Vincent Vega Prelude to The Prelude to The Bonnie Prologue – The Epilogue – The and Marsellus Gold Watch Vincent Vega Situation Diner (i) Diner (ii) Wallace's Wife and Marsellus Wallace's Wife
Alternative Snowfall: a non-linear web narratives and video based story � � e.g. web + video � Snowfall � � � http://www.nytimes.com/ Chapter 1 � projects/2012/snow-fall/#/? part=tunnel-creek Exposition Incident Exposition Rising action Rising action � � � � � Opening ‘cover’: Avalanche Information Stories Weather Video as image described: about the site: unpacked: Text explained: with text Text with motion graphic with additional Video/ additional video video infographic Story builds over six chapters Ends with a call to action: watch the documentary
Alternative Gaza/Sderot: a dual narrative narratives web and video based story � � e.g. web + video � Gaza/Sderot � � � http://gaza-sderot.arte.tv/ � � Dialogue unfolds showing Homepage Where to now? opposite perspectives explains the � premise � But, is there an arc? How do I navigate? Can I fast-forward? � � �
Clarity Unity Closure Classical Viewers should Connections Loose ends narrative rules: not be confused between cause should be tied up apply about space, and effect must and questions regardless of time, events or be complete answered (and for medium motivations your projects, a � clear call to � action should be present) �
Planning narrative � How to Structure a Video Essay https://vimeo.com/123759973 �
Video � Storyboarding + shot lists
Can be complex… Web � � Sitemaps and � wireframes � � � �
But your sites Web are simple! � Sitemaps and � wireframes � � � � �
Video � How will you plan and tell your story? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LKPVAIcDXY
Any discussion about yesterday’s presentations? Now: � � Any questions? � Next up, back to studio: begin planning your approach to the issue, start storyboarding � Workshop: shooting video � � � � � �
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