2. The documentary begins with Katie speaking about her past life as a Model and a TV
presenter. Archive material is used as footage is used with the documentary maker
did not film. Archive material helps tell the narrative and makes the documentary
look more visually interesting. Using the images from her past life makes the
narrative more emotional.
3. Camera work
The camera work used involves lots of close ups, for instance the
close up of the medication is used to emphasis the amount in
which she needs; adding to the emotion of the documentary.
Close ups of parts of her body such as her hand when locking the
door also adds to the narrative. The camera work is usually kept
at a minimum and is not supposed to be noticed by the
audience. However other shots included over the shoulder
shots, medium close ups, extreme close ups, high and low angle
shots.
4. Editing
Some handheld camera work is used throughout the
documentary when the audience are being shown around Katie’s
house. Zooming is used a lot to emphasis the importance of the
injury for instance as it slowly zooms in. The zooming adds to the
dramatic/ emotional tone. Other editing includes panning and
slow motion and tracking. This makes the documentary more
visually interesting.
5. Mise en scene
All of the Mise en scene used in the documentary is relavant. For
instance it all relates to the topic such as the medication relates
to the narrative and seeing it makes it more interesting to watch
rather than just hearing about it. Another example would be in
the hospital and in the court. The interviews which take place all
follow the codes and conventions. They are either filmed on the
left or right of the screen with a relavant backround behind;
making up the Mise en Scene.
6. Sound
The music used varies throughout depending on
the topic of conversation for instance when
Katie is getting emotional the music also
changes in order to create more emotion and
empathy. The voiceover is a women who is
middle aged. She speaks using Standard English.
