The document lists the names of four students and provides a table for each student to record details of similar documentary products they have watched, including the name of the documentary, whether it was TV or film, the genre and mode, how much they watched, where and when they watched it, and what lessons they learned that could apply to their own documentary.
Assignment 17 – similar products and conventions completeRosiezein
Here are the conventions used in the documentaries discussed and how they were applied:
Chelsea's documentaries:
- Ladyboys: Narration to inform viewers, case studies following ladyboys' lives, professional interviews
- My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding: Interviews, titles throughout, case study following brides and families
- Miley: The Movement: Handheld camera, sound bridging, music when no dialogue
Rosalin's documentaries:
- Don't Blame Facebook: Archival footage instead of reconstructions, narrator instead of presenter, case studies
Russ' documentaries:
- Poor Us: Animation used for narration and story progression
- How TV Ruined
The document summarizes a student's film studies assignment investigating how historical, technological, and cultural contexts can influence films. The student:
1) Learned about early film history from documentaries and how technology has advanced over time.
2) Created a presentation on American films and how culture is represented differently in films from various countries.
3) Compared original films to their remakes, noting differences in production technology, settings, and eras.
4) Made mood boards showing technological changes between the years films like Back to the Future were set in.
5) Produced a silent film in the style of early filmmakers to experience the challenges of using single-camera shots.
This document outlines the purpose, inspiration, and mode for a documentary on social media and culture. The purpose is to educate viewers on social media types and their positive and negative impacts on culture. The filmmaker took inspiration from documentaries like "Don't Blame Facebook" which used interviews, and "Breaking the Taboo" which used statistics. The expository and performer modes will be used, with a presenter addressing the audience directly and the filmmaker participating through interviews.
The document discusses several ideas for a documentary project. The first idea is about conspiracy theories and why people believe in them, using interviews with theorists and footage related to their theories. The second is about Leeds United fans, interviewing supporters and players about the fans' influence. The third is about changes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe over 10 years, discussing films and using clips and images to accompany analysis of cinematography and directors.
The document discusses the various media technologies and planning methods used in the production of a music video. Social media, email, and blogs were used to communicate with cast and crew. Filming schedules were created and shared via email. Online polls were conducted to help with genre and song selection. Research was done on 1940s/50s films to achieve a vintage look. Films like Citizen Kane and Rebecca provided inspiration. Photoshop and editing software like Final Cut Pro were used to design graphics and edit the video. Planning methods included storyboarding, schedules, and presentations created in PowerPoint and Prezi.
A serial uses the same characters and locations across episodes to tell a continuous story, while a series tells different stories in each episode using the same characters. A serial aims to keep viewers watching to see how the story unfolds across episodes, while a series focuses on standalone stories each week. Single dramas are one-off stories designed for television on topical issues and use a single camera like a film. Documentaries present factual information using real interviews and footage edited together, typically using a single camera. Soap operas feature multiple concurrent storylines across many characters and use multi-cameras for their faster, cheaper filming style. Feature films are full-length movies that fill a program slot and also use multi-cameras
The document discusses the various media technologies used at different stages of planning and producing a music video set in the 1940s-1950s era. Social media, email, and blogs were used to communicate with cast and crew. YouTube was used to research vintage film styles and find movie clips to incorporate. Photoshop and PowerPoint were used to design marketing materials and plan shoots. SlideShare, Word and Prezi were also utilized at various stages for sharing information and presenting ideas.
This document contains meeting notes from multiple meetings of a production group creating a trailer for a soap opera. Over the course of 17 meetings, they discuss choosing a genre and title, developing plots, selecting locations, acquiring props, finalizing scripts, scheduling filming times, reflecting on work completed, and addressing issues that arose during filming or editing. The group works to complete all necessary planning, filming, and editing to finish their trailer by the deadline.
Assignment 17 – similar products and conventions completeRosiezein
Here are the conventions used in the documentaries discussed and how they were applied:
Chelsea's documentaries:
- Ladyboys: Narration to inform viewers, case studies following ladyboys' lives, professional interviews
- My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding: Interviews, titles throughout, case study following brides and families
- Miley: The Movement: Handheld camera, sound bridging, music when no dialogue
Rosalin's documentaries:
- Don't Blame Facebook: Archival footage instead of reconstructions, narrator instead of presenter, case studies
Russ' documentaries:
- Poor Us: Animation used for narration and story progression
- How TV Ruined
The document summarizes a student's film studies assignment investigating how historical, technological, and cultural contexts can influence films. The student:
1) Learned about early film history from documentaries and how technology has advanced over time.
2) Created a presentation on American films and how culture is represented differently in films from various countries.
3) Compared original films to their remakes, noting differences in production technology, settings, and eras.
4) Made mood boards showing technological changes between the years films like Back to the Future were set in.
5) Produced a silent film in the style of early filmmakers to experience the challenges of using single-camera shots.
This document outlines the purpose, inspiration, and mode for a documentary on social media and culture. The purpose is to educate viewers on social media types and their positive and negative impacts on culture. The filmmaker took inspiration from documentaries like "Don't Blame Facebook" which used interviews, and "Breaking the Taboo" which used statistics. The expository and performer modes will be used, with a presenter addressing the audience directly and the filmmaker participating through interviews.
The document discusses several ideas for a documentary project. The first idea is about conspiracy theories and why people believe in them, using interviews with theorists and footage related to their theories. The second is about Leeds United fans, interviewing supporters and players about the fans' influence. The third is about changes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe over 10 years, discussing films and using clips and images to accompany analysis of cinematography and directors.
The document discusses the various media technologies and planning methods used in the production of a music video. Social media, email, and blogs were used to communicate with cast and crew. Filming schedules were created and shared via email. Online polls were conducted to help with genre and song selection. Research was done on 1940s/50s films to achieve a vintage look. Films like Citizen Kane and Rebecca provided inspiration. Photoshop and editing software like Final Cut Pro were used to design graphics and edit the video. Planning methods included storyboarding, schedules, and presentations created in PowerPoint and Prezi.
A serial uses the same characters and locations across episodes to tell a continuous story, while a series tells different stories in each episode using the same characters. A serial aims to keep viewers watching to see how the story unfolds across episodes, while a series focuses on standalone stories each week. Single dramas are one-off stories designed for television on topical issues and use a single camera like a film. Documentaries present factual information using real interviews and footage edited together, typically using a single camera. Soap operas feature multiple concurrent storylines across many characters and use multi-cameras for their faster, cheaper filming style. Feature films are full-length movies that fill a program slot and also use multi-cameras
The document discusses the various media technologies used at different stages of planning and producing a music video set in the 1940s-1950s era. Social media, email, and blogs were used to communicate with cast and crew. YouTube was used to research vintage film styles and find movie clips to incorporate. Photoshop and PowerPoint were used to design marketing materials and plan shoots. SlideShare, Word and Prezi were also utilized at various stages for sharing information and presenting ideas.
This document contains meeting notes from multiple meetings of a production group creating a trailer for a soap opera. Over the course of 17 meetings, they discuss choosing a genre and title, developing plots, selecting locations, acquiring props, finalizing scripts, scheduling filming times, reflecting on work completed, and addressing issues that arose during filming or editing. The group works to complete all necessary planning, filming, and editing to finish their trailer by the deadline.
The production company is called "Sorry, Miss Creative" and their logo features an exclamation mark with "SMC" inside. They chose the name as a reference to a funny moment during filming of their short film "Rakulan". They plan to distribute the film by showing it at cinemas like Picture House known for post-film discussions, as well as film festivals and Film4 to gain viewers. The press kit will include a trailer, interviews, behind-the-scenes photos and bloopers, social media pages, the soundtrack, and a booklet with the storyline and fairy tale quotes to promote the October release date.
The document contains meeting notes from multiple meetings of a production group creating a trailer. It details the agenda and notes from each meeting, which include assigning roles, choosing a title and genre, selecting locations and actors, developing the storyline and plot, and dividing up tasks like completing paperwork and permission forms. The goal is to film the scenes and clips needed to edit the trailer together.
The documentary uses animated graphics to visually represent the immense death tolls of different countries in WW2, putting impact on the devastation of the war. It also uses existing images to show the horrors of the war, which have a greater impact than graphics. Interviews provide a first-person perspective on experiences and details not covered elsewhere. Found footage, like CCTV from Columbine, makes the events feel real and shows the destruction, while news coverage demonstrates the scale. Videos and images alongside interviews keep documentaries engaging by providing visual context for discussion.
The document contains meeting notes from 18 meetings of a student production group creating a trailer for a soap opera. Key details include:
- The group initially decided on a drama series called "The Life of Lord Sgarbini" but later changed the plot to a drug addiction storyline.
- Locations were discussed including filming scenes in an alleyway, coffee shop, and near a pond.
- Props, costumes, and permissions were arranged. Storyboards and timelines were created.
- Filming took place over multiple dates but some scenes required re-shoots due to issues.
- The group reflected on progress and discussed editing the completed footage into the trailer.
The document contains meeting notes from multiple meetings of a production group creating a trailer. It details the agenda and notes from each meeting, which include assigning roles, choosing a title and genre, selecting locations and actors, developing the storyline and plot, and dividing up tasks like completing paperwork and permission forms. The goal is to film the scenes and clips needed to edit the trailer together.
This document provides information about a GCSE music video study day being held at the BFI Southbank on March 6th, 2019. The study day will include sessions on music video language, context, and understanding audiences, as well as guest speakers. Tom Woodcock will be the presenter and will introduce the study day. The program details the schedule and sessions. Biographies of the presenter and guest speakers are also included.
Christian John Spencer Fox proposes creating an unofficial music video for the song "rock + roll" by EDEN. He will film a short film about a breakup that will transition into a montage-style music video reflecting the aftermath. Fox gained experience with audio recording, cameras, and film techniques through previous projects. He will research EDEN's music videos and film techniques to distinguish his video. Fox will blog weekly about the project and seek feedback to evaluate the final product.
The document discusses how a media product uses and develops conventions of the crime thriller genre. Specifically, the opening title sequence for a student film used conventions like showing the main character in a dark room to create suspense and imply they were in a bad situation. The student looked at films like Arlington Road and Constantine for their title sequences to see how they introduced the main character and used photos. While the student's sequence used common crime thriller elements like suspense, it did not fully develop or challenge conventions as much as they would have liked in order to make the opening better.
The document discusses various true crime topics and documentaries that could provide guidance for developing a documentary project. It outlines elements from the Netflix documentary "Abducted in Plain Sight" that effectively set the 1970s tone using reenactments, interviews, and film filters. Color schemes, fonts, and other aesthetic choices that locate the story in that era are discussed. Interview styles and uses of archival materials from "The Lady Gucci" and "Night Stalker" documentaries are also examined as potential references. The document concludes by listing several documentaries and next steps for the project.
The document outlines the schedule and activities for a music video analysis workshop. The day begins with an introduction to music video language and techniques. Participants will analyze shot types, narrative structure, representation, and more in sample music videos. After a short break, the workshop will discuss the historical context and evolution of music videos. Lunch will include a Q&A with music video professionals. The afternoon session focuses on audience theory, including passive vs. active viewing and uses and gratifications theory. Participants are assigned take-away tasks to complete the workshop.
This document discusses and compares the Spanish horror film Rec and its American remake Quarantine. It notes that while the two films have very similar storylines and scenes, Rec is considered the superior film. It also examines some of the reasons why films get remade, such as acquiring the rights to a good original idea, casting famous actors to attract larger audiences, and taking advantage of technological advancements to improve special effects. Overall, the document provides analysis of specific horror remakes while also outlining general motivations for remaking films.
The film represents middle-class white males in their late twenties to early thirties. This is because British gangster films typically only feature male characters and characters of this demographic. The intended audience is males from mid-teens to 30 who enjoy gangster and violent films, particularly those who go on "lads nights out". Through making the film, the student learned camera skills like different shots and angles. Editing skills like frequent saving were also developed to prevent lost work from software crashes. The process taught that films require multiple takes and editing can be lengthy.
Jack Bevens proposes creating his first comedy silent film. He has developed filmmaking skills over the past two years making horror films. A comedy silent film allows him to use exaggerated body language and facial expressions without dialogue, which is important as he is deaf. He will focus on melodramatic and slapstick acting. Jack plans to find deaf actor friends or contact local theatre groups. He will get feedback by sharing the film online and through development diaries to improve his filmmaking skills, especially working with hearing actors.
David Fincher is an American film director known for directing thrillers such as Se7en, Fight Club, Zodiac, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Gone Girl. He has a unique visual style characterized by dark lighting combined with color filters and crisp cinematography. Fincher also uses lengthy, uncut tracking shots and low camera angles to add stylistic elements to his films. Additionally, Fincher pays close attention to the music in his films, often selecting songs that complement the scenes and trailers extremely well.
The documentary uses and develops several forms and conventions from real media products such as Americas Most Wanted. These include green screen shots, interviews throughout the documentary to drive the storyline, and flashbacks with captions to reenact events mentioned in interviews. The documentary also includes voiceovers, background music, and transitions. The poster for the documentary takes conventions from the poster for Ross Kemp on Gangs, including a black and white central photo, different colored text, and text stating the channel.
The secondary research conducted by Thaddeus and his group provided extremely useful information for their documentary on the death penalty. They found a website with 38 interesting facts, including that at least 1 in 25 people sentenced to death are innocent. Their pre-production was also helpful, including creating a script, questions, and a detailed production schedule. The filming went well due to the planning, and they obtained 6 interviews. However, some of the camera shots were shaky and the audio/lighting quality varied. Upon receiving feedback, areas for improvement included fixing the audio levels, lighting, and using a tripod.
Harry is proposing a project to create a trailer for a new TV comedy show. He has done research on popular comedy shows like The Big Bang Theory to inform his characters and plot. The plot involves two friends causing an explosion in their apartment building when one panics trying to fix a broken laptop. Harry will film a scene from the show as a trailer. He has done experiments with filming, editing, and special effects. Harry will evaluate his work by getting feedback and comparing it to scenes from shows he researched.
1. The student proposes creating a 3-episode sketch comedy series in the style of "The Office" for their final major project.
2. They will create an original character loosely based on characters from "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation" and set the series in a school.
3. The student plans to research similar shows and keep reflective journals to track their progress and get feedback to evaluate and improve their work.
Assignment 17 – similar products and conventions complete (1)marishainoke3
Here are the conventions used in the documentaries discussed and how they were applied:
Chelsea's documentaries:
- Ladyboys: Narration to inform viewers, case studies following ladyboys' lives, professional interviews
- My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding: Interviews, titles throughout, case study following brides and families
- Miley: The Movement: Handheld camera, sound bridging, music when no dialogue
Rosalin's documentaries:
- Don't Blame Facebook: Archival footage of news instead of reconstructions, narrator instead of presenter
- The Culture Show: Presenter interacts directly with audience
- Food Unwrapped: Use of sound effects, transitions between topics
The documentary "Lifers" explores the daily lives of convicted killers in prison as they undergo rehabilitation programs. It airs on Channel 4 on June 25, 2012 at 9pm and runs for 47 minutes and 34 seconds. The documentary aims to show how criminals live in prison following their crimes and consequences. Its message is to discourage killing by showing viewers how their lives would turn out in prison. It profiles several convicted criminals and interviews experts to analyze prisoner behavior. It uses techniques like handheld cameras, interviews, archival footage, and montage editing to create a sense of realism.
This documentary analyzes the lives of convicted killers in prison as they undergo rehabilitation programs. It airs on Channel 4 on June 25, 2012 at 9pm and runs for 47 minutes and 34 seconds. The topic explores the daily lives of criminals in prison and the purpose is to show how their lives change after being convicted. The message is to discourage killing by showing the consequences. The primary audience is male, aged 18-30, white, interested in crime, from a higher social class. Techniques like interviews, case studies, handheld camera, credits, and voiceovers are used.
The document analyzes similar documentary films and shows that were watched by the students. It provides a table for each student listing the name of the documentary, whether it was a TV show or film, its genre and mode, how much of it was watched, where and when it was watched, and what techniques or approaches were learned from each documentary that could be applied to the student's own work. The document demonstrates how viewing other documentaries can provide inspiration and ideas for documentary making.
The production company is called "Sorry, Miss Creative" and their logo features an exclamation mark with "SMC" inside. They chose the name as a reference to a funny moment during filming of their short film "Rakulan". They plan to distribute the film by showing it at cinemas like Picture House known for post-film discussions, as well as film festivals and Film4 to gain viewers. The press kit will include a trailer, interviews, behind-the-scenes photos and bloopers, social media pages, the soundtrack, and a booklet with the storyline and fairy tale quotes to promote the October release date.
The document contains meeting notes from multiple meetings of a production group creating a trailer. It details the agenda and notes from each meeting, which include assigning roles, choosing a title and genre, selecting locations and actors, developing the storyline and plot, and dividing up tasks like completing paperwork and permission forms. The goal is to film the scenes and clips needed to edit the trailer together.
The documentary uses animated graphics to visually represent the immense death tolls of different countries in WW2, putting impact on the devastation of the war. It also uses existing images to show the horrors of the war, which have a greater impact than graphics. Interviews provide a first-person perspective on experiences and details not covered elsewhere. Found footage, like CCTV from Columbine, makes the events feel real and shows the destruction, while news coverage demonstrates the scale. Videos and images alongside interviews keep documentaries engaging by providing visual context for discussion.
The document contains meeting notes from 18 meetings of a student production group creating a trailer for a soap opera. Key details include:
- The group initially decided on a drama series called "The Life of Lord Sgarbini" but later changed the plot to a drug addiction storyline.
- Locations were discussed including filming scenes in an alleyway, coffee shop, and near a pond.
- Props, costumes, and permissions were arranged. Storyboards and timelines were created.
- Filming took place over multiple dates but some scenes required re-shoots due to issues.
- The group reflected on progress and discussed editing the completed footage into the trailer.
The document contains meeting notes from multiple meetings of a production group creating a trailer. It details the agenda and notes from each meeting, which include assigning roles, choosing a title and genre, selecting locations and actors, developing the storyline and plot, and dividing up tasks like completing paperwork and permission forms. The goal is to film the scenes and clips needed to edit the trailer together.
This document provides information about a GCSE music video study day being held at the BFI Southbank on March 6th, 2019. The study day will include sessions on music video language, context, and understanding audiences, as well as guest speakers. Tom Woodcock will be the presenter and will introduce the study day. The program details the schedule and sessions. Biographies of the presenter and guest speakers are also included.
Christian John Spencer Fox proposes creating an unofficial music video for the song "rock + roll" by EDEN. He will film a short film about a breakup that will transition into a montage-style music video reflecting the aftermath. Fox gained experience with audio recording, cameras, and film techniques through previous projects. He will research EDEN's music videos and film techniques to distinguish his video. Fox will blog weekly about the project and seek feedback to evaluate the final product.
The document discusses how a media product uses and develops conventions of the crime thriller genre. Specifically, the opening title sequence for a student film used conventions like showing the main character in a dark room to create suspense and imply they were in a bad situation. The student looked at films like Arlington Road and Constantine for their title sequences to see how they introduced the main character and used photos. While the student's sequence used common crime thriller elements like suspense, it did not fully develop or challenge conventions as much as they would have liked in order to make the opening better.
The document discusses various true crime topics and documentaries that could provide guidance for developing a documentary project. It outlines elements from the Netflix documentary "Abducted in Plain Sight" that effectively set the 1970s tone using reenactments, interviews, and film filters. Color schemes, fonts, and other aesthetic choices that locate the story in that era are discussed. Interview styles and uses of archival materials from "The Lady Gucci" and "Night Stalker" documentaries are also examined as potential references. The document concludes by listing several documentaries and next steps for the project.
The document outlines the schedule and activities for a music video analysis workshop. The day begins with an introduction to music video language and techniques. Participants will analyze shot types, narrative structure, representation, and more in sample music videos. After a short break, the workshop will discuss the historical context and evolution of music videos. Lunch will include a Q&A with music video professionals. The afternoon session focuses on audience theory, including passive vs. active viewing and uses and gratifications theory. Participants are assigned take-away tasks to complete the workshop.
This document discusses and compares the Spanish horror film Rec and its American remake Quarantine. It notes that while the two films have very similar storylines and scenes, Rec is considered the superior film. It also examines some of the reasons why films get remade, such as acquiring the rights to a good original idea, casting famous actors to attract larger audiences, and taking advantage of technological advancements to improve special effects. Overall, the document provides analysis of specific horror remakes while also outlining general motivations for remaking films.
The film represents middle-class white males in their late twenties to early thirties. This is because British gangster films typically only feature male characters and characters of this demographic. The intended audience is males from mid-teens to 30 who enjoy gangster and violent films, particularly those who go on "lads nights out". Through making the film, the student learned camera skills like different shots and angles. Editing skills like frequent saving were also developed to prevent lost work from software crashes. The process taught that films require multiple takes and editing can be lengthy.
Jack Bevens proposes creating his first comedy silent film. He has developed filmmaking skills over the past two years making horror films. A comedy silent film allows him to use exaggerated body language and facial expressions without dialogue, which is important as he is deaf. He will focus on melodramatic and slapstick acting. Jack plans to find deaf actor friends or contact local theatre groups. He will get feedback by sharing the film online and through development diaries to improve his filmmaking skills, especially working with hearing actors.
David Fincher is an American film director known for directing thrillers such as Se7en, Fight Club, Zodiac, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Gone Girl. He has a unique visual style characterized by dark lighting combined with color filters and crisp cinematography. Fincher also uses lengthy, uncut tracking shots and low camera angles to add stylistic elements to his films. Additionally, Fincher pays close attention to the music in his films, often selecting songs that complement the scenes and trailers extremely well.
The documentary uses and develops several forms and conventions from real media products such as Americas Most Wanted. These include green screen shots, interviews throughout the documentary to drive the storyline, and flashbacks with captions to reenact events mentioned in interviews. The documentary also includes voiceovers, background music, and transitions. The poster for the documentary takes conventions from the poster for Ross Kemp on Gangs, including a black and white central photo, different colored text, and text stating the channel.
The secondary research conducted by Thaddeus and his group provided extremely useful information for their documentary on the death penalty. They found a website with 38 interesting facts, including that at least 1 in 25 people sentenced to death are innocent. Their pre-production was also helpful, including creating a script, questions, and a detailed production schedule. The filming went well due to the planning, and they obtained 6 interviews. However, some of the camera shots were shaky and the audio/lighting quality varied. Upon receiving feedback, areas for improvement included fixing the audio levels, lighting, and using a tripod.
Harry is proposing a project to create a trailer for a new TV comedy show. He has done research on popular comedy shows like The Big Bang Theory to inform his characters and plot. The plot involves two friends causing an explosion in their apartment building when one panics trying to fix a broken laptop. Harry will film a scene from the show as a trailer. He has done experiments with filming, editing, and special effects. Harry will evaluate his work by getting feedback and comparing it to scenes from shows he researched.
1. The student proposes creating a 3-episode sketch comedy series in the style of "The Office" for their final major project.
2. They will create an original character loosely based on characters from "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation" and set the series in a school.
3. The student plans to research similar shows and keep reflective journals to track their progress and get feedback to evaluate and improve their work.
Assignment 17 – similar products and conventions complete (1)marishainoke3
Here are the conventions used in the documentaries discussed and how they were applied:
Chelsea's documentaries:
- Ladyboys: Narration to inform viewers, case studies following ladyboys' lives, professional interviews
- My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding: Interviews, titles throughout, case study following brides and families
- Miley: The Movement: Handheld camera, sound bridging, music when no dialogue
Rosalin's documentaries:
- Don't Blame Facebook: Archival footage of news instead of reconstructions, narrator instead of presenter
- The Culture Show: Presenter interacts directly with audience
- Food Unwrapped: Use of sound effects, transitions between topics
The documentary "Lifers" explores the daily lives of convicted killers in prison as they undergo rehabilitation programs. It airs on Channel 4 on June 25, 2012 at 9pm and runs for 47 minutes and 34 seconds. The documentary aims to show how criminals live in prison following their crimes and consequences. Its message is to discourage killing by showing viewers how their lives would turn out in prison. It profiles several convicted criminals and interviews experts to analyze prisoner behavior. It uses techniques like handheld cameras, interviews, archival footage, and montage editing to create a sense of realism.
This documentary analyzes the lives of convicted killers in prison as they undergo rehabilitation programs. It airs on Channel 4 on June 25, 2012 at 9pm and runs for 47 minutes and 34 seconds. The topic explores the daily lives of criminals in prison and the purpose is to show how their lives change after being convicted. The message is to discourage killing by showing the consequences. The primary audience is male, aged 18-30, white, interested in crime, from a higher social class. Techniques like interviews, case studies, handheld camera, credits, and voiceovers are used.
The document analyzes similar documentary films and shows that were watched by the students. It provides a table for each student listing the name of the documentary, whether it was a TV show or film, its genre and mode, how much of it was watched, where and when it was watched, and what techniques or approaches were learned from each documentary that could be applied to the student's own work. The document demonstrates how viewing other documentaries can provide inspiration and ideas for documentary making.
The document analyzes similar documentary films and shows that were watched by the students. It provides a table for each student listing the name of the documentary, whether it was a TV show or film, its genre and mode, how much of it was watched, where and when it was watched, and what techniques or approaches were learned from each documentary that could be applied to the student's own work. The document demonstrates how viewing other documentaries can provide inspiration and ideas for documentary making.
The document discusses various codes and conventions commonly used in documentaries, including voiceovers, real footage, interviews, titles/text, sound, and set ups. It then analyzes how the creator of a sample documentary followed these conventions through the use of interviews, clips, titles, and voiceovers to structure the discussion of different topics. The analysis provides examples of how different production elements were used to examine activism in the digital age.
The document discusses how the student's media documentary product uses and develops conventions of real documentaries. It examines several existing documentaries like Supersize Me and Miley: The Movement to identify conventions around shots, interviews, music, statistics, presenters/narrators, and more. The student incorporates many of these real conventions into their own documentary, magazine spread, and radio trailer while also challenging some conventions, like using their own survey statistics rather than online sources. The document analyzes how their multi-media product compares to real examples and ensures continuity across formats.
This document discusses different types of documentary films and their codes and conventions. It provides the expository documentary "Catfish" as an example, describing its plot and how it uses techniques like voiceover, interviews, and observational footage. It also summarizes the observational documentary "Big Brother" and how it features unscripted real situations among other conventions. Finally, it examines the participatory documentary "Mark Thomas on Coca Cola," noting how the filmmaker interacts directly with subjects using handheld cameras.
The purpose of the documentary is to teach viewers facts about animal abuse, inform them of its impacts, and raise awareness of the issue. The documentary will cover different types of animal abuse, the debate around it, and why it still exists in some countries. The document discusses how other documentaries inspired the creator, including Attenborough's Ark, The X Games Movie, The End of the Line, and Shelter Me. It provides examples of techniques used in each like voiceovers, music, interviews and more. The creator intends to use an expository mode with a presenter directly addressing the audience, and participatory mode with the presenter engaging with the subject matter.
Documentaries aim to portray real events and situations to audiences. They can cover topics like politics, history, and culture. While some documentaries only use factual footage, others may include reconstructions if real evidence is unavailable. John Grierson is credited with coining the term "documentary" in the 1920s and focused on portraying factual information. More recently, some argue documentaries have become more creative in their storytelling and less focused solely on facts. Key elements of documentaries include observations, interviews, dramatizations, mise-en-scene, and exposition. However, it is debated how much documentaries can truly capture reality or truth given creative choices that are made.
The document provides information on documentaries including their history, conventions, genres, and examples. It discusses how documentaries began with Robert Flaherty's 1922 film Nanook of the North, which staged scenes for entertainment. This led to debates around objectivity in documentaries. Modern social issue documentaries have origins in direct cinema techniques from the 1960s that aimed to present issues with minimal interference. The document also outlines common documentary conventions like voiceovers, interviews, and archival footage. It provides examples of documentary genres and proposes treatments for two hypothetical documentaries.
The document provides guidance for a music video assignment, including templates for pre-production tasks such as research, idea generation, and production planning. The student proposes a music video concept interpreting Lorde's version of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" depicting the theme of humanity's perpetual struggle for power through imagery of historic battles. Key elements of the production plan include filming at various historic locations, use of a camera from the college for 2 days, and editing at the college facilities. Considerations around budget, equipment, locations, permissions and regulations are discussed.
The document provides guidance for a music video assignment, including templates for pre-production tasks such as research, idea generation, and production planning. The student proposes a music video concept interpreting Lorde's version of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" depicting the theme of humanity's perpetual struggle for power through imagery of historic battles. Key elements of the production plan include filming at various historic locations, using a camera from the college for 2 days, and editing at the college facilities. Considerations around budget, equipment rental, travel costs and permissions are discussed.
The document discusses how the filmmaker's documentary uses and develops conventions of real documentaries. It summarizes the various techniques used, including mid-shot framing for vox pops and expert interviews following conventions, but titles were placed on the right instead of left. Cutaway shots were included during interviews to engage the audience. The opening scene developed conventions by using a dramatic montage instead of facts. An expositional mode with off-screen narration was used to provide information without bias. Graphics could have been used more to engage the young target audience. In general, the documentary both followed and developed documentary conventions depending on the situation.
The document describes a student's work on creating different media pieces for a documentary on bullying. They were tasked with making the opening 5 minutes, a 30-45 second radio trailer, and a double page magazine spread. To create the documentary, the student researched conventions like interviews, narration, and reconstructions. They applied similar techniques to the radio trailer and magazine spread. The document provides examples of shots and editing in the documentary and discusses following conventions to make the pieces successful.
This document discusses different types of film and television productions and the camera techniques used to film them. It notes that documentaries, single dramas, and feature films typically use single camera techniques due to higher budgets and less restrictive schedules, while soap operas, TV series, and some music videos use multi-camera techniques to reduce costs and speed up production times. It provides examples for each type and discusses common viewing platforms.
Our documentary uses and develops several conventions of real documentaries such as using an off-screen presenter, actual footage without actors, interviews with experts and the public, titles and subtitles, and background music. However, it challenges some conventions like not including sound effects and using handwritten papers for the title sequence instead of animation to fit its target audience of students and focus on the topic of violence in video games. Overall, the documentary aims to look professional by following main documentary codes while putting its own creative spin.
My project will be a drama set in York aimed at 16-25 year olds. It will entertain with its storyline but also educate viewers about York's history and landmarks. I will research York, drama storytelling techniques, and audience demographics to inform my project. Over four weeks I will develop my idea, create a script, storyboard, shot list and film two scenes. I will evaluate my progress daily and reflect on outcomes.
The document is an evaluation of Hope Martyn's documentary "Comedy on Wheels". It discusses how the documentary challenges conventions of real media by focusing on the challenges of disability. It was inspired by documentarians like Louis Theroux. The documentary follows conventions like interviews, voiceovers, graphics, and archive footage. Feedback suggested improving lighting, sound quality, and camera movement. Hope learned the importance of planning, equipment use, and improving skills in shots, editing, and sound quality.
The document discusses the effectiveness of combining a documentary with ancillary texts such as advertisements. It notes that the documentary, advertisements, and newspaper article use similar themes and colors related to social media to create cohesion. They also target the same key demographics of 16-24 and 25-35 year olds that watch Channel 4, making the combination of media appealing and effective at attracting the intended audience to watch the documentary.
This document outlines an assignment on photography skills and editing skills. For part A on photography skills, it discusses different techniques such as lighting, shutter speed, composition, and transferring photos. Students were divided into groups to research and practice these skills. Part B focuses on editing skills and tools such as brushes, cropping, effects, and color changes. The assignment involves students annotating examples, describing tools, and providing before and after photos when practicing these skills.
This document analyzes the layout and design of a magazine double page spread and newspaper advertisement.
The magazine spread analysis notes that the large central celebrity image takes up most of the page with shallow focus, drawing the eye to the headline below in an unconventional shape. Simple black text runs down the side column.
The newspaper ad analysis describes a large central image taking the visual hierarchy, with words, horse, man, and logo placed over it. The slogan is in caps and punctuation to engage the audience, using natural dark colors for the text against the image. Scheduling information and the channel logo fit with the color scheme while avoiding overpowering the image and slogan.
This document outlines the audience analysis for a documentary about the positive and negative impacts of social media on identity. The documentary aims to educate, entertain, and inform a mass audience of all individuals who use social media. The primary target audience is ages 14-25, of all genders and ethnicities, who are middle to upper class, located in cities, and value technology and social connections. A secondary audience includes older adults adapting to technology as well as rural and lower class users. The documentary will be aired on Channel 4 to explore a current social issue and attract viewers through its use of music, transitions, lighting, and interview styles inspired by similar documentaries.
This document outlines the audience and distribution plan for a documentary about how social media impacts identity. The documentary aims to educate, entertain, and inform a mass audience of social media users aged 14-25 in cities. It will air on Channel 4 at 8-9pm and be available on streaming platforms popular with younger audiences. Music, transitions, and lighting will be used to attract viewer attention and maintain a sense of realism. The documentary topic relates to the target audiences' interests in staying connected online and will satisfy their curiosity about social media's effects.
This document contains plans for four episodes on the topic of social media. It includes the episode topics, subtopics, and basic and detailed plans for each episode. The first episode would focus on social media and age, exploring how different ages use social media, stereotypes about different generations' usage, and whether age is just a number. The second episode would examine social media and gender, comparing male and female usage, issues of gender in media, and examples. The third episode would discuss social media and hyperreality, effects on younger generations, the concept of hyperreality being better than reality, and turning to inanimate objects for comfort. The fourth episode would look at technological convergence and addiction, how technology has converged over time
The magazine contains articles about celebrities, their lifestyles, and fashion. The target audience is people aged 16-25 who enjoy reading about celebrities. It has a mass appeal due to its simple, minimalist layout with well-structured articles. A double-page spread documentary article could fit in due to the large photographs and good spacing. Advertisements promote articles rather than products. A full double-page spread would cost around £900. Getting featured requires following the publication's procedures and having a contract.
This document contains research on the topic of whether social media is an integral part of our lives or will change the world. It includes statistics showing high rates of social media use among younger generations. It also summarizes studies finding younger users coordinate social activities on social media while older users share what they are doing. The document provides additional statistics on social media usage and lists sources for further research on audiences, culture/globalization, and primary/secondary research methods used.
The document provides information about magazines and newspapers that were researched for an assignment. It includes summaries of the content, target audiences, advertising approaches, and how documentary content could fit into different publications. Summaries are provided for magazines focused on music, films, television, science fiction, and general interest topics. The document analyzes how each magazine is structured and organized to best reach its niche readership.
1) The document discusses different documentary modes including participatory, expository, observational, performative, and reflexive.
2) It suggests that the participatory and expository modes would be most appealing for their target audiences because it would involve a presenter/narrator that represents the audience and draws them in.
3) Examples are provided for how different documentaries have used various modes and how the modes connect to the purpose of informing people to question their online identities and relationships.
Social media plays a large role in many people's lives and has impacted culture globally. A study found that younger users primarily use social media to organize their social lives, while older users tend to use it more to broadcast their activities to friends. Additionally, social media has enabled new forms of citizen journalism and rapid information sharing around important world events. However, some signs indicate that early adopters may experience social media fatigue over time. Overall, social media has become deeply integrated into daily life for many and transformed how people connect and obtain information worldwide.
This document provides information for planning music, locations, and social actors for a documentary film project. It discusses potential background music options from free music websites. It also considers initial location ideas for filming introductions, interviews, and developments. Regarding social actors, it outlines that documentaries feature real people rather than actors. It then provides sample research on finding a presenter, public interview subjects like students and parents, and expert interview subjects like teachers and business owners. It suggests methods for conducting interviews and considerations for health and safety when interviewing.
This document outlines the key elements needed for a documentary project, including music, locations, and social actors. It discusses background music options and potential filming locations for introductions, interviews, and footage. For social actors, it considers presenters, including details about the student's availability. It also researches public interview subjects like students, parents, and school dropouts, including where to find them. Expert interview subjects are outlined as well, such as teachers, workers, and business owners. Locations and techniques for interviews are also planned. Health and safety precautions for interviews are mentioned.
Chelsea Fashole-Luke outlines several documentary conventions that will be used in a 5-minute documentary on employment and education, including:
1) Using a presenter to directly address the camera and conduct expert and public interviews.
2) Interviewing experts from relevant fields like employers and teachers and including their titles.
3) Including establishing shots of locations to establish the context for interviews.
4) Interviewing members of the public to gain opinions on the topics from everyday people.
The group members discussed their recent collaborative work assignment. Chelsea felt successful in organizing meetings and files. Rosie was confident in her filming and editing skills but felt time management could improve. Russ brought good leadership but struggled with time management. Their chosen documentary topic was Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD). Group members set targets to improve cooperation, communication, effort, time management and focus for future group work.
This document contains summaries from four students of their individual work and contributions to a group project.
For their individual work, the students identified strengths like organization, filming and editing skills, but also weaknesses in time management. As group members, they reported bringing skills like leadership, creativity and cooperation. However, poor time management by some members negatively impacted the project.
The students set targets for themselves to improve their group work, focusing on better communication, managing workloads and meeting deadlines. Overall, the summaries reflect on the collaborative project, evaluating personal performance and setting goals to enhance future group work.
The document outlines various conventions that could be used in a 5-minute documentary on employment and education, including using a presenter, conducting expert and public interviews, establishing shots, statistics/graphs, supporting footage, and case studies. The presenter would directly address the camera and interview experts from relevant fields as well as public interviews to gain different perspectives. Establishing shots would be used to identify locations. Statistics, graphs, and diagrams would help visually present facts about topics like unemployment rates. Supporting footage and photographs would provide additional context. Case studies could also be included to illustrate specific examples.
This document outlines the purpose, inspiration, and mode for a proposed documentary. The purpose would be to educate young people on the effects of education and qualifications on future career prospects. It takes inspiration from other documentaries in its interview style, titles, and editing techniques. The participatory mode would be used, with the filmmaker interviewing experts and strangers to explore the topic. The documentary aims to inform audiences through interviews and examining different lines of work.
Young people and their futures: Are young people forced to think about their futures too early on? This episode will examine whether the UK system of requiring career choices at ages 14-16 negatively impacts later life choices. It will also look at whether good grades are always essential for university and subsequent jobs.
Degrees and jobs: This episode will discuss whether a degree is the most important qualification employers seek. It will also explore whether having a degree impacts how employers view applicants and whether not having a degree makes some people feel inferior. Additionally, it will examine the rising costs of education compared to its value.
Structure of episode: The episode will open with an introduction montage and title. It will then introduce the topic for
This document outlines the structure and topics that will be covered in a 4 episode podcast series about education. Episode 1 will discuss whether young people are forced to think about their futures too early, whether good grades are always essential for university and jobs, and unemployment rates in the UK. It will also look at whether the career path chosen at age 14-16 limits later choices and if schools make pupils think too far into the future.
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In the realm of entertainment, few names resonate as Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. Both figures have carved unique paths in the industry. achieving unparalleled success and becoming iconic symbols of perseverance, resilience, and inspiration. This article delves into the lives, careers. and enduring legacies of Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. exploring how their journeys intersect and what we can learn from their remarkable stories.
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Early Life and Backgrounds
Orpah Winfrey: From Humble Beginnings to Media Mogul
Orpah Winfrey, often known as Oprah due to a misspelling on her birth certificate. was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Raised in poverty by her grandmother, Winfrey's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. Despite these challenges. she demonstrated a keen intellect and an early talent for public speaking.
Winfrey's journey to success began with a scholarship to Tennessee State University. where she studied communication. Her first job in media was as a co-anchor for the local evening news in Nashville. This role paved the way for her eventual transition to talk show hosting. where she found her true calling.
Dwayne Johnson: From Wrestling Royalty to Hollywood Superstar
Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock," was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. He comes from a family of professional wrestlers, with both his father, Rocky Johnson. and his grandfather, Peter Maivia, being notable figures in the wrestling world. Johnson's early life was spent moving between New Zealand and the United States. experiencing a variety of cultural influences.
Before entering the world of professional wrestling. Johnson had aspirations of becoming a professional football player. He played college football at the University of Miami. where he was part of a national championship team. But, injuries curtailed his football career, leading him to follow in his family's footsteps and enter the wrestling ring.
Career Milestones
Orpah Winfrey: The Queen of All Media
Winfrey's career breakthrough came in 1986 when she launched "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The show became a cultural phenomenon. drawing millions of viewers daily and earning many awards. Winfrey's empathetic and candid interviewing style resonated with audiences. helping her tackle diverse and often challenging topics.
Beyond her talk show, Winfrey expanded her empire to include the creation of Harpo Productions. a multimedia production company. She also launched "O, The Oprah Magazine" and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, further solidifying her status as a media mogul.
Dwayne Johnson: From The Ring to The Big Screen
Dwayne Johnson's wrestling career took off in the late 1990s. when he became one of the most charismatic and popular figures in WWE. His larger-than-life persona and catchphrases endeared him to fans. making him a household name. But, Johnson had ambitions beyond the wrestling ring.
In the early 20
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The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
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The immediate aftermath of the Dwayne Johnson kidnappin
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Chelsea
Name of
documentary
TV or film
Genre and mode
How much
watched
Where/when
watched
What did you learn
from this documentary
that you could apply to
your documentary
1. Ladyboys
Tv
Observational
All
Sky Living
2. Come fly with
me
(mockumentary)
Tv
Expository
All
Watch
23/8/13
Used humour to
entertain
3. Americas
stoned kids
Tv
Participatory
All
BBC2
24/8/13
Presenter travelled to
Colorado and
participated in
documentary
4. Hotel of mum
and dad
Tv
Observational
All
BBC3
4/11/13
Non-formal interviews
with couples
5. Crazy about
one direction
4od
Observational
All
4od
6. tiger: spy in
the jungle
Tv
Observational/ex
pository
All
BBC4
Good use of narrator
Found footage – music
videos etc
24/8/13
Establishing shots of
scenes filmed in
4. Chelsea
Similar Products
Name of
documentary
TV or film
Genre and
mode
How much
watched
Where/when
watched
Date
What did you
learn from this
documentary
that you could
apply to your
documentary
7. The culture
show: youtube
– the future of
tv?
Tv
Participatory
All
BBC2
4/9/13
Mode –
relflexive
8. City beneath
the waves:
Pavlopetri
Tv
Expository
10 mins
BBC4
9/9/13
Background
music to fit the
mood & theme
9. Child of our
time
Tv
Participatory/o
bservational
All
BBC1
9/9/13
Case studies
10. My tattoo
addiction
Tv
Observational
All
Channel 4
11. My big fat
gypsy wedding
Tv
Observational
All
Channel 4
5/11/13
narration
12. Dr J Money
and the boy
with no penis
Tv
All
BBC2
4/11/13
Archival
footage
13. Miley: the
movement
Tv
All
MTV
5/10/13
Handheld
camera
Observational
Titles/credits
were relevant
to theme
5. Similar Products
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Name of
documentary
TV or Film
Genre
&
Mode
How Much
Watched
Where/How
Watched
Date
What could you apply
to your documentary?
1. The Culture
Show – YouTube :
the future of TV
Online
Reflexive
All
Youtube
01/09/2013
Presenter
Voiceovers
Credits
2. Don’t Blame
Facebook
TV
Expository
1 Episode
Channel 4
08/09/2013
Narrator
Cutaways
Non-Diegetic Background
Music
3. Food Inc
Film
Expository
All
Online
06/06/2013
Use of narrator
4. Catfish
TV
Relfexive /
participatory
All
Online
October
Use of presenter
Credits
Sense of realism
5. Food
Unwrapped
TV
Participatory
2 Episodes
4oD
31/08/2013
Use of sound effects
Transitions
6. Never Sorry
Film
Expository
Short Cllp
Online
October
Expert interviews
Case study
7. Breaking the
Taboo
Film
Expository
All
Online
June
Archival footage
6. Similar Products
Rosalin Zein
Name of
documentary
TV or Film
Genre
&
Mode
How Much
Watched
Where/How
Watched
Date
What could you apply
to your documentary?
8. Out There
TV
Participatory
2 Episodes
BBC Iplayer
16/10/2013
Use of presenter
Case studies
9. One Born
Every Minute
TV
Observational
1 Episode
TV
September
Use of narrator
Camera shots/angles
10. Educating
Yorkshire
TV
Observational
30 mins
Online
19/10/2013
Expert interviews
Credits
11. The Human
Mannequin
TV
Observational
All
Online 4oD
20/10/2013
Sense of realism through
natural lighting.
12. We are
Legion – story of
Hackers
Film
Expository
Trailer
Online
October
Archival footage
7. Russ
Name Of
Documentary
TV or FILM
How Much
Watched
Where/ How
Watched
Date
What did you learn
from this documentary
that you could apply to
your documentary?
I lost My Job
Film Documentary
Full Film
Top Documentary
Films/ Online
April 14
2012
That music needs to
match to various shots to
create fitting
documentary
Future
Intelligence
Documentary Film
Full Film
Top Documentary
Films/ Online
January 30 2009
Inspires desires to have
physical presence of
narrator.
Building Gods
Documentary Film
Full Film
Top Documentary
Films/Online
November 4
2011
An animated introduction
that uses various sounds
images, archived clips or
snippets of the film can
help grab audience
attention.
Google Me
Documentary Film
Full Film
Top Documentary
Films/Online
April 25
2008
The constant use of
actors are very eye
appealing and would help
create an more
interesting documentary
Technology:
World War 2.0
TV Film
Documentary
Full Film
Top Documentary
Films/Online
March 27
2009
Technologies are useful,
having various equipment
allows your documentary
more information and
resources.
8. Russ
Name Of
Documentary
TV or FILM
How Much
Watched
Where/ How
Watched
Date
What did you learn
from this documentary
that you could apply to
your documentary?
Failed
Inventions
TV Film
Documentary
Entire Film
Top Documentary
Films/Online
March 19
2009
Having expert
interviews is very
important for creating
and interesting and
informative
documentary.
How TV
Ruined Your
Life
TV Series
Documentary
1 Episode
Top Documentary
Films/Online
January
2011
Editing various clips to
fit your subject matter
is interesting.
Poor Us: An
Animated
History – Why
Us
Documentary Film
30 Minutes
Top Documentary
Films/Online
November 20
2012
That animation can play
an effective role in
progressing a point of
interest.
10. Chelsea
Inspiration from similar products
Reflexive mode: cameras are not
hidden from view of viewers.
Allows audience to see from more
than one point of view (the main
camera)
Titles: titles and credits fit
the theme (social
networking) of the
documentary and make
reading them more fun for
the viewers.
11. Chelsea
Inspiration from similar products
Titles in large, bold font,
making it eye catching to
the viewer
Expert interviews:
musician Pharrel is
interviewed about Miley.
Interviews: throughout the
documentary, pieces of
Miley’s interview is shown
Archival footage: images from her
twitter page are shown
12. Inspiration from similar products
Rosalin Zein
Expert interviews with YouTubers.
Reflexive mode – as the construction of the
documentary is exposed through the
cameras and the presenter having direct
address with the audience
Archival footage / Found footage:
e.g. the footage of the man jumping
from space
13. Inspiration from similar products
Rosalin Zein – Don't Blame Facebook
The transitions that are used in this documentary are
really unique. The effect resembles a fuzzy TV screen
which relates to the topic of the documentary which
is social media.
Throughout the documentary there are cutaways to
Facebook & Twitter posts as evidence for their case studies.
What I liked about this was the way in which their cutaways
appeared on the screen and the use of sound effects.
In this documentary there would be
different angles/shots of a single piece –
for example, in this clip the man being
interviewed has a long shot and a close
up shot.
14. Inspiration from similar products
Russ Monocillo
statistics
(captions) subtitles are
easy to read
Archival footage
16. Chelsea
Conventions of Documentaries
Conventions
Example from a documentary
Titles/captions
My tattoo addiction: tattoo style font in
titles and captions
Social actors
Crazy about one direction: many fans
were interviewed about the band
Mode theory
Tiger: spy in the jungle: observational &
expository. Watches the lives of a tiger
family through secret cameras
Archival photos/videos
Dr J Money and the boy with no penis:
showed photos and videos from David’s
childhood
Narrative structure
17. Conventions of Documentaries
Rosalin Zein
Conventions
Example from a documentary
Presenter
Nev Schluman – ‘Catfish’
Found Footage
‘Breaking the Taboo’ – Found footage of
news.
Background Music
‘The Woman who woke up chinese’
Statistics
‘Food Inc’
Close up shots
‘Don’t Blame Facebook’
18. Conventions of documentaries
Russ Monocillo
Conventions
Example from a documentary
Conventions of Narrator
Poor Us: An Animated History - Why Us
uses animation to set the story for their
narration and continue the progress of
the documentary.
Archival editing
How TV Ruined your life is TV Show
Documentary that uses various achieved
clips to create sketches on attempts to
place the fine line between reality and
television.
Convention Of Location
A Gift for a Hacker uses locations like
buildings , websites and convention for
various businesses as well as companies
Convention Of Music/Sounds
Google Me uses various comforting music
and sounds that fit the setting and set the
mood of either the scene or progression
towards the next subject.
21. Chelsea
Similar Products and their Conventions
Convention
Use
Develop Challenge
Narration
✔
A present is not used, instead a
narrator informs the viewers of
events which take place.
Case studies
✔
The documentary follows ladyboys
living in Thailand and how they deal
with issues in their everyday lives.
Professional
interviews
✔
Interviews with doctors who perform
surgeries and procedures on
ladyboys.
Ladyboys
Explanation
22. Chelsea
Similar Products and their Conventions
Convention
Use
Develop Challenge
Explanation
Interviews
✔
Non-formal interviews with gypsies
are shown throughout the show
Titles
✔
Titles are shown throughout the
documentary, usually adopting the
familiar series font
Case study
✔
Follows the case of many gypsy
brides to be and their families
My big fat gypsy wedding
23. Chelsea
Similar Products and their Conventions
Convention
Use
Develop Challenge
Explanation
Handheld
camera
✔
A handheld camera is used to film
the whole programme and is evident
throughout
Sound bridging
✔
Sound bridging used when sound is
continued over a switched scene
Use of music
✔
Music is used when dialogue or
sound is not in use
Miley: the movement
24. Similar Products and their Conventions
Rosalin Zein - Green Level
Convention
Use
Explanation
✔
Archival
footage
Develop Challenge
Instead of archival footage s they
wouldn’t have been able to have this
– they have reconstructions of events
Narrator
✔
There is no presenter in this
documentary instead they use
voiceovers of a narrator
Case Studies
✔
The show is based on the publics
experiences with social networking
so they have a variety of case studies
with different stories.
‘Don’t Blame Facebook’ – Channel 4
25. Similar Products and their Conventions
Rosalin Zein - Green Level
Convention
Use
Develop
Challenge Explanation
Expert
Interview
✔
They have many expert interviews
with YouTubers and people that work
within the social media
Presenter
✔
The presenter is very laidback and
converses with the cameraman from
time to time
Credits
✔
Credits are used to identify the
presenter and the various ‘experts’
from the interviews
‘The Culture Show – Youtube : The future of TV’ – Channel 4
26. Similar Products and their Conventions
Rosalin Zein - Green Level
Convention
Use
Develop Challenge Explanation
✔
Archival
footage
Archival footage is not used in the
documentary.
Presenter
✔
In the documentary there ae four
presenters who do research on
different/similar topics e.g in an
episode 2 of the presenters researched
grapefruits while the other researched
yogurt.
Sound Bridging
✔
Sound bridging is used for the voice
overs when there are cut aways and
also when there is background music.
‘Food Unwrapped’ – Channel 4
27. Russ
Similar products & their convention
Convention
Use
Develop
Challenge
Conventions of
Music/Sound
Usingvarious fitting
sounds/music to
progress the story and
create a setting for
each person that
shares a similar name
around the world.
When the narrator
visits his similar named
counterpart in
Australia, fitting
accents, sounds and
music were used to fit
the setting.
Stand By
Statistics
The use of statistics
with a plain
background that has
correct text to
strengthen the
subject’s material.
In Vanguard the Mayor
Of New York states
statistics to strengthen
his argument that the
city is now better due
to strict Tobacco laws.
Effects/Transiti
ons
Smoothing out the
shift between clips by
using various effects
and transitions
Vanguard uses sharp
cuts of various clips
rapidly to create a
constant source of new
interest content to
keep interest.
Documentary: Google Me, April 25, 2008 Top Documentary Films
Vanguard Sex lies and Cigarettes June 28 2011 Top Documentary Films
Explanation
29. Conventions in our documentary
Convention
Where in
documentary?
Use/Develop or
Challenge
Inspirational
Documentary
How does this
relate to Mode
theory?
Presenter
In the 2 minute intro
to episode
USE
Catfish
Presenter is used in
participatory
Voice Overs
Montage of whole
documentary
USE
One born Every
minute
Most modes use
this
Statistics
2 minute intro to
episode
USE
Breaking the Taboo
Presenting evidence
Public Interviews
Within montage of
whole episode
USE
Food Unwrapped
Background
music
Throughout the 5 mins
USE
Crazy About One
direction
Montage Editing
2 Minute montage
USE
The Human Swarm
Sound Bridging
Of voice overs when
there is montage
editing and
background music
USE
Miley:The
Movement