Narrative Theory

EXAMPLES:
‘That Thing You Do’ – Tom Hanks (1998):

• establishing shot, conventional syntax
• eye line match and continuity editing – special and temporal coherence
• montage sequence linked with music shows passage of time
• graphic match creates verisimilitude
• symbol of record creates realism
• condensed time and space

The Structure of The Classic Narrative System:

EXAMPLES:

Bob Dylan – Beyond here lies nothin’

• In media res (in the middle of things, no start no end.)
• Spatial and temporal coherence
• Rhythmic editing
• Equilibrium is disrupted and the quest leads to a resolution
• Hybrid – cross over off a music video and short film
• No performance all narrative (plot)

Radiohead –

• Street spirit

•                 No surprises

These are examples of how abstract recordings are edited in professional software to create a unique video that can express particular aspects and themes of the songs. The techniques are basic but the way the are captured on camera makes them seem more interesting than they are in reality, this helps to keep the audiences focus during the video.