Understanding Story Structure

Story structure is the foundation of your message.  Ruining it will alter the message your audience receives.

I'm heading to California in October to shoot a micro-documentary about my cousin Ric Barton who owns the FXR Harley-Davidson parts distribution shop called Elvis' Place, where he has also built some custom choppers.  Researching what question and how to order them I ran into Andrew David Watson's video about a bicycle shop.  Ill post a link below so you can watch it.

Bicycling Magazine: Bilenky Cycle Works from Andrew David Watson on Vimeo.

My story will be along the same lines, one person who creates a product. So the frame work of the piece is what intrigues me.   I looked around his other videos and found they all follow the same formula, generally. 

1. A Hook - Something that defines the person or business.   This could be a ideal or philosophical statement or something about the location.  But if it pertains to the subject matter the transition into the main body of the story will flow better.
2. Introduction to the Character - Simply name and profession, how long they've been perfecting their craft.
3. How did they start - This can go back to their childhood or the beginnings of their business.
4. Progression to present day - How has the business changed throughout the years and so on.
5. Present day - What do you do on a daily basis.
6. Future - Where do you see your business going in 10, 15 years.

This is not a perfect structure.  It  changes with everyone he interviewed,  but it seems like a good place to start and easy template to follow in post.

Here's a  creative non-fiction narrative I worked on in college.  Props to Stephanie DeLorenzo for the script

Victory Lap: The Historic Columbia Speedway from Robert Alexander on Vimeo.

Let me hear your story structure ideas!