" A linear narrative structure is a story line that runs from star to end in chronological order including no flashbacks or flash-forwards and not broken up in anyway. The most popular linear story lines are included in Soaps such as Coronation Street and Eastenders.
Non-linear narratives can be made in anyway possible including random orders, flashbacks or flash-forwards. This type of narrative structure can be very effective when making a film, as you may want to reveal the end of the story before you begin to tell the start. A lot of films by Tarantino are non-linear.
Flashbacks are points in a narrative story line were it goes back in time to show something that has happened in the past. There are several ways that the director can enter a flashback. Such as a bright flash, or zooming right into the eye or face. The flashbacks usually exit the same way as they entered although this is not necessary.
Flash-forwards are the opposites of flashbacks; they are used to show the audience a section of the future that is important to the story line. These are very similar to the flashbacks in the way that they are presented, however flash-forwards are frequently used to open a film.
Realist narratives are story lines that are believable by that audience because they appear real, or are based on a true story that has happened in the past. This is a used to good effect in many horror films as something is much scarier to the audience if it could happen or has happened before in the past. The Blair Witch project is a very good example of a realist narrative as it if filmed using a hand held camera, this could be done by anyone using a camera. This is scarier because it feels real.
Anti-Realism is a narrative that is blatantly not realistically filmed, and used a lot of after effects. Providing the movie involves good quality effects and actor’s anti-realism can be used to create good films in all different genres by applying suitable effects. Star Wars is the most popular example of an Anti-Realism narrative. "
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