Narrative Codes

3 camerawork techniques

1) Tracking shot. Of the main character walking.
2) Over shoulder shot. Of characters talking makes us feel like we are in their position.
3) Depth of field. Of main character makes us concentrate on him.

3 editing techniques

1) Fade in /out. To have a smooth transition to connote that everything is calm.
2) Cross cutting. To make I easier to follow the character who is talking.
3) Sonic bridge. Connects two shots together with background music.

Shot reverse shot
- invisible (lots of effort)
- medium shots
- medium close-up

Narrative codes
Barthes 1977

- Enigma
- Problem or puzzle o be solved
- Makes audience ask questions

Action code
- Sequence that suggest possible action
- Insert, eye line  matches