Microdrama

From the process of constructing our microdrama ive learnt how to use the technology;apple macs and the software imovie in which ui learnt how to cut and edit a short film whilst incorporating transitions, sound and title sequenceing.

I also learnt how to use a sony handheld camera and tripod, all of which are demonstrated in our microdrama, preliminary task and film opening.

For our microdrama we used Todorovs narrative theory;

Stage 1A state of equilibrium is defined.

Conor has a magic lipgloss once applyed gives him magical powers such as the ability to fly.

Stage 2Disruption to the equilibrium by some action or crisis.

Tom and Toby steall the lipgloss fromConor and use it

Stage3The Character(s) recognition that there has been a disruption, setting goals to resolve problem.

Toby becomes addicted to using the lipgloss meaning the powers now in the wrong hands

Stage4The Character(s) attempt to repair the disruption, obstacles need to be overcome to restore order.

Tom Amelia and Conor try to reteive the lipgloss from him to stop the madness

Stage5Reinstatment to the equilibrium. Situation is resolved, a conclusion is announced.

Toby dies after falling from a great height

A breif explanation of the terms:

omniscient narrator- a narrator that knows about everything happening in the story ie plot, characters all perspectives etc

linear narrative- like a story organized in a linear sequence literally goers from begining to middle to end without any deviation eg tracing relationships with cause and effect, as oppose to a non-linear narrative- is where events arent in chronological order so the stories mixed up eg to mimic the structure and recall of human memory