Narrative StructuresIntroductionIn this assignment I will explain what narrative is, as well as linear (sequential) and non-linear (non-sequential). Additionally, I will talk about realist/nonrealistic endings, as well as open and closed endings; this terminology will refer to several examples and comparisons will be made. Narrative According to the Encarta dictionary, narrative is a story or account of a sequence of events in the order in which they happened. However, storytelling is one thing and the storytelling process is something entirely different. Storytelling is the art or process of telling a story or accounting for something. In moving image production, narrative structures need to be considered when creating a narrative for a particular production, be it television or film. Narrative structures are common in TV, film, music videos, and many other moving image productions. Both nonfiction and fiction can be encountered in a narrative. For example, even news and advertisements have a constructed narrative that must be "acted out." Every scene, in every cinematic sequence (whether linear or nonlinear, realist or nonrealist) has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Essentially, narratives follow a series of codes, for each element of the beginning, middle and end. It can be broken down and seen like this: Beginning – Establish the setting, characters. Middle – The action, drama must take place here. End – Conclusion of the drama; Climax/Resolution. Fundamental elements of a narrative, according to Aristotle: "...the most important thing is the plot, the order of events; since tragedy is a representation not of men, but of action and life, of happiness and unhappiness - and happiness and unhappiness are linked… in the center of the paper… and satisfy the needs of the audience for the film to be successful. The science fiction genre is completely anti-realist while the horror and action genre integrates elements antirealists in the real world. This combination, when done effectively, can be very powerful for audiences to see. Both non-realistic and realistic narratives can be effective in producing moving images, it all depends on the quality of the productions non-realistic movements generally have a higher budget and therefore more time is spent creating these types of productions however, realistic narratives usually work on a lower budget (again, it depends on the production). ). There has been a rise in non-realist films over the last five years, as their popularity is on the rise; directors tend to combine realist and non-realistic narratives into one, to fit its dynamic structure.