Impact of Narration in a film

Impact of Narration in a film

Narration is used in many films which is generally non - diegetic, and helps create an ambiance as well, which takes the audience into the story. These voice overs are very helpful in making the audience gain more interest while watching the film, and also helps in developing the character after the story grows with the conflicts arising in the protagonist's life. The narrator can either be off-screen, and sometimes even on-screen as well. The narration of the film can be successful when the voice which is given by the person will suit the story as well as holds the audience for watching the film. Narration also is taken place helping the film enhance as well. The narrators are also story tellers, which mostly are in animation film helping the children to enjoy the film even more. Usually children love to hear stories by their parents or guardians, so it helps in making the children concentrate watching the film. Where as if we talk about other genres, the narration in a film will mostly be for a purpose. The narrator as I had said previously can be present within the characters or just off screen. The narrator can be a protagonist himself/herself, so if there will be any incidence taken place, the story will move on with his/her point of view only. The thoughts about the other characters, are all shared by the narrator who can also be a second or third person in the film. It also helps in quickly briefing the background and the behavior of the character. Using narration in a film also helps to make the audience curious about what will happen next.
 A film maker makes sure that the voice which is given to the film will effect, and also with the proper voice modulation, and diction the impact of narration in a film helps it to become successful as well.