// Micro Element - Narrative //
The narrative of a music video is vital in creating a memorable video, to create a video that sticks into the audiences mind there are numerous ways to go about it;
Types of narration
Linear structure - Has a beginning, middle and end. A clear narration throughout.
Circular structure - Narrative starts at the end and works it way back till it loops again.
Open structure - The ending is not complete and an enigma is created.
Closed structure - The ending is definite and gives a clear conclusion.
Key theorists
Propp - Characters can be broken down into 8 categories; Hero,Villain, Doner, Helper, Princess, Father, False Hero and Dispatcher.
Todorov - 5 stages of narrative can progress through; Equilibrium, Distrubtion of equilibrium, recognition of distribution of equilibrium, Attempt to repair and Reinstatement
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