Media

3. Fully Narrated : Direct address
documentaries use of the screen
voiceover to convey the exposition. The
narrator seems authoritative about the
topic allowing them to make sense of
visuals. A.k.a 'Voice of God'
Fly on the Wall: Rely almost totally on
observation, as the cameras are left to
record without interference and viewers
come to their own conclusions.
Mixed: Uses a combination of interview,
observation and narration to advance the
argument. Narrator is within the frame
and this style is most common in news
reporting.

4. Self Reflexive: The subjects of a
documentary acknowledge the presence
of the camera and speaks directly to the
film maker. Makes a point of drawing
attention the film maker to create a view
of reality.
Docu-Drama: A reenactment of events as
they are supposed to of happened.
Fictional narrative is combined with
elements of the exposition, however
critics claim that docu-dramas will only
ever deliver fiction.
Docu-Soaps: A phenomenon of recent
years which follow the daily lives of
particular people. E.g. 'Airport'. Many
dispute whether these are real
documentaries in any sense.