Narrative Conventions

Film Narrative - Connection of events presented in a sequence of moving images and through use of sound

The Narrative Conventions of our music video very much revolve around the relationship between a boy and a girl. Some of these include:

• Boy meets girl
• Romance and love
• The break down of a relationship
• Looking back at old memories
• Dealing with the breakup
• Looking into the future and seeing positivity

Hollywood's Classical 5 Stage Narrative:

• Exposition - Shots to introduce the setting of Bristol and the main male character/singer
• Development - Relationship begins to break down, shots show the couple looking aggravated with each other and the male character shows signs of distress and frustration.
• Complication - The tension of the music builds up as the storyline gets more tense and interesting. Shots of the argument between the boy and girl are shown to explain the breakdown and obstacles in the relationship. Main character turns to alcohol to heal himself.
• Climax - A decisive moment is reached - the boy and girl walk away from each other mid argument. Feelings are still tense and they are still very angry at each other.
• Resolution - The main character finds peace and deals with his alcohol and emotional problems. The narrative finishes with him meeting a new girl, seeing the 'light at the end of the tunnel.'