Evaluating Documentaries

MODE: reflexive, observational Film Language

What types of shots are used? Close ups, wide shots, shot reverse shot

Does any type of shot dominate or is there a variety? Wide shots showing whole setting

Is the editing fast or slow? Fast showing intense atmosphere Documentary Techniques

Are there interviews? yes

Who with? Thelma, the gypsy girls, other factory workers

Are there voiceovers? Yes, explaining what we see on screen

Are we aware of the maker? no Sound

What types of sound are used? Diegetic sounds

What the effect? Builds tension

Documentary 1: Thelma’s Gypsy Girls

MODE: expository Film Language

What types of shots are used? Long shots, wide shots, high angle shots

Does any type of shot dominate or is there a variety? variety

Is the editing fast or slow? Fast to fit action Documentary Techniques

Are there interviews? yes

Who with? Young people who do extreme sports

Are there voiceovers? yes

Are we aware of the maker? Yes Sound

What types of sound are used? soundtracks

What the effect? To fit what we see on screen

Documentary 2: Daredevils, Life on the edge

MODE: expository, reflexive Film Language

What types of shots are used? Close ups, shot reverse shots,

Does any type of shot dominate or is there a variety? variety

Is the editing fast or slow? Slow, lots of explaining and interviews Documentary Techniques

Are there interviews? yes

Who with? OCD sufferers

Are there voiceovers? yes

Are we aware of the maker? yes Sound

What types of sound are used? Soundtrack, diegetic sounds

What the effect? Matches what we see on screen

Jon Richardson: A little bit of OCD