2. Types of documentaries
Mixed- uses narration, observation and interviews
Fly on the wall- cameras on the wall, fixed rig,
edited live, remotely controlled (control room)
Docu-drama- re enactments and reconstructions of
real life events
Docu-soaps- combination of documentary and soap
Fully narrative- voiceover throughout, anchors
meaning of visuals
Self reflexive- reference to the fact its a
documentary, talks directly to the camera
