This is a documentary analysis

1. SPEED WITH GUY MARTIN
WORLDS FASTEST MOTORBIKE

2. TYPE OF DOCUMENTARY
• The documentary is mixed because it has observational
footage, interviews, archive material and narration (voice of
god).

3. ThemesWorld Records
Danger Speed
Achievements
Motorbikes
Teamwork

4. NARRATIVE STRUCTURE
• The narrative structure in this documentary is non linear because the
documentary goes back in time and back to present so it does not show a
progression of time in chronological order.
• It is a circular structure because it starts in the present and ends in the
present.
• It is a singular structure because it focuses only on guy martin trying to
beat the speed record.
• The documentary has an open structure because the record attempt is to
happen in the future.

5. CAMERAWORK
• Establishing shots are used to inform the audience of the location
they are in.
• A handheld camera is used in observational footage to create a
realistic look and it is easier.
• In the interviews mid and mid closeup shots are used to allow the
audience to see the interviewee. Also the camera is at eye level which
helps the audience see the interviewee. The rule of thirds is used so
that the interviewee is positioned to one side and is off axis which
makes them look into the other two thirds, this is called looking
space.

6. MISE EN SCENE
• Some interviews happen in the location of the
record attempt (the salt plains). This is because
it is relevant as the interviewee talks about his
views on the attempt while he is stood where it
will take place and where they are practicing.
• The lighting is mostly high key to give a positive
feel about the record attempt which creates
hope for the audience. Also it allows the
audience to clearly see what's happening.
• Guy Martins bracelet in this screenshot is
shaped as a spanner which links to his job and
passion which is mechanics and motor vehicles.

7. SOUND
• The diegetic sound used is the
interview sound as this allows the
audience to hear that persons
views. Also the ambient sound
allows the audience to hear the
vehicle moving so the audience
can hear how it performs.
• The non-diegetic sound is the
added music which is used to
emphasize a situation or
atmosphere and to create an
emotional reaction from the
audience such as tension.

8. EDITING
• Sound bridging is used when the interviewees dialogue carries
on over to observational or archive footage.
• Cutaways are used in interviews where observational or archive
footage is shown in between clips and the interviewees voice
sometimes carries over.

9. ARCHIVE MATERIAL
• Photos are shown of the original record attempt and the vehicle
used. This gives history about the record Guy Martin is
attempting to break. It also shows the audience that Guy Martin
has been researching previous attempts.

10. GRAPHICS
• The opening title informs the audience of the programme.
• The date in the documentary is shown.
• Quotes are shown as well.