Week 3 - VSP

 

    In this week's class session, we learned about storytelling in film. In most storylines, the story structure covers the beginning, middle, and ending stages as shown in Figure 1 below:

Figure 1. Three-Act Structure of Story Structure

Beginning/Setup

    At the beginning of a story, a few key elements come into play. It's the stage where the world of the narrative is introduced, along with the main characters. This early phase also sets the dramatic situation, outlining the initial circumstances and challenges. Furthermore, it paves the way for a significant incident that adds complexity to the story, initiating the narrative's progression and drawing viewers or readers into the unfolding plot.

Middle/Confrontation

    Known as the 'Rising Action,' this part of the story sees challenges and obstacles mounting, building up to the climax, the story's highest point of tension or conflict.

End/Resolution

    The climax marks the story's peak, where all challenges and obstacles converge. It's here that answers to these problems are found, and loose ends are addressed, bringing the narrative to its conclusion.

Figure 2. Three-Act Structure

Video viewing 1: Lalin

Act 1	Scene: When she started posting on social media and because famous                               ~Scene
Plot point 1	She didn't want to face the reality and wears a mask, and move to Japan
Act 2	Scene: She liked this guy                               ~Scene
Plot point 2	But, she did not want to face reality and meet him, asking him to go away. And then read his book
Climax	Scene: The chase
Act 3	Scene : But missed out                             ~Scene

Video viewing 2: Guang

Act 1	Scene                               ~Scene
Plot point 1	He failed but went home to sleep, then his brother gave him a chance and found another job interview.
Act 2	Scene                               ~Scene
Plot point 2	Went everwhere in search for the missing glass in his collection.
Climax	Scene: When he goes back home with the glass, misses the interview, and gets yelled at, by his brother
Act 3	Scene: When he made music              ~Scene