Chatman

Chatman came up with several ideas and terms, such as kernels, satellites and non-sequitars.

Kernels: Key moments in the plot and narrative structure

Satellites: Embellishments, developments or aesthetics

Non-sequitars: When elements may emerge and play out but actually turn out to be of little value, meaning or consequence to the overall / main parts of the narrative – not relevant in the big picture.

Elements that are essential to the story/plot/development are called kernels and moments that can be removed and the story would still make sense are called satellites.

Satellites are useful to develop character, emotion, location, time.

Roland Barthes

Proairetic code: Action, movement, causation

Hermenuetic code: Reflection, dialogue, character or thematic development.

Enigma code: The way in which intrigue and ideas are raised – which encourage an audience to want more information.

Moving image products are either based around ‘doing’/‘action’ which is proairetic code or ‘talking’ / ‘reflection’ which is hermenuetic code.