textual analysis 3

1. Analysis of Stacey
Dooley Documentary –
Japanese Schoolgirls

2. Jerky Point of view shot – clearly the
cameraman/woman is running into a
tense/dangerous situation – this evokes a
sense of danger and risk taken to access
the issue they’re attempting to portray –
shows that the interviewer is passionate
and willing to take a risk for the subject,
enticing the viewer to look on
Not much information is
given away- all that can be
heard is diegetic sound of
the conversation going on
around the interviewer –
gives an increased sense of
realism to emphasise that
the issue is real and
affecting those around it

3.  The last clip is succeeded by
dramatic music and text
overlapping a blank screen,
inbetween which a quick
compilation of images anchor
the text
Dull two-colour palette of black and white so allow the text to
stand out to the audience and also to connote a sense of urgency
as the dark background could portray the shady truths, which are
going to be explained and explored throughout the documetary
Compilation of images which
anchor the meaning of the text give
the viewers a quick, visual
representation of the issue. This
technique could be used to make
the reader wish to see the photos in
more detail, and therefore re-wind
the video and pause on the images
so they get a better knowledge on
what is attempted to be put across
– this increases the overall
consumption of the media product

4. • After a short introduction to the topic being
covered, Dooley is seen to interview street ongoers
through use of a medium-close-up shot
In the previous scenes, the
issue/purpose has been
conveyed. BBC3 are known
for being partially intrusive
and upfront when
interviewing members of the
public. Whilst this does not
always end with a positive
outcome, it ensures the
audience are kept on the
edge of their seats and
therefore engaged with the
media product.

5. • Subtitles display what the police
say to Dooley after she has been
scrutinised for filming someone
without their permission – shows
that Dooley is investigating multi-
cultural and international issues,
therefore informing and educating
the audience.
As the police do not want to be filmed
and Dooley does not want to ‘spend a
night in a police cell’, the urban
environment I filmed instead. It is
common for voiceovers to be heard
whilst the cameraman/woman films
environmental factors to provide more
entertainment to the audience than
just a blank screen.

6. • Dooley adopts a caring and
concerned demeanour, which
emphasises the shocking cultural
differences between Japan and the
UK. Although these issues may
demand a certain cultural competency
of the audience, the trailer is
successful in highlighting the issues
and informing the audience itself.
Dooley continues to
interview a group of
women who go and
offer help to young
girls.
Dooley’s caring demeanour is portrayed through use
of a close-up-shot, whereby her facial expressions
are clearly displayed as she talks to the women.

7. The documentary ends with a voice-over about further dangers
of the issue accompanied by a melancholic track provoking worry
and sadness from the audience
The camera portrays
more environmental
factors, through use
of no shot in
particular. Again,
this is used to create
a sense of realism to
ensure the issue is
hard-hitting and
gets through to the
audience as
successfully as
possible
Digital convergence – throughout the video, there is always a logo of the BBC3 youtube channel which when clicked,
takes the user to their youtube channel where they can access more, similar content at great ease. There is also another
button in the bottom right hand corner where audiences can subscribe with one click, allowing the BBC3 youtube
channel to easily gain followers. At the end of the video, the audience is also displayed with a thumbnail of another
similar video, which when clicked on, takes the audience straight to the video where they can watch, again, with ease.