Task 4A Documentary Modes
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The document summarizes 5 common documentary modes: 1) The poetic mode uses subjective techniques to create a particular mood through undeveloped characters and events. 2) The expository mode establishes an objective, explanatory voice over footage to persuade viewers. 3) The observational mode allows viewers to interact naturally with the documentary through no voiceovers. 4) The participatory mode features formal interviews where directors interact with subjects. 5) The reflexive mode shows expressive, anti-realist techniques to interact with audiences emotionally and directly.
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Task 4A Documentary Modes
The document summarizes 5 different modes of documentary filmmaking:
1) The poetic mode uses subjective techniques to create a particular mood rather than developing narrative or characters.
2) The expository mode uses voiceover narration to explain and argue a point of view in an objective tone.
3) The observational mode allows the viewer to interact with natural, unaltered footage without voiceovers.
4) The participatory mode features formal interviews where the filmmaker interacts directly with subjects.
5) The reflexive mode uses expressive, anti-realist techniques like dramatic music to interact with audiences emotionally.
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This document discusses different documentary modes including expository, observational, interactive, poetic, performative, and reflexive. It provides examples of films that exemplify each mode. It then analyzes sequences from the films Touching the Void and Kurt & Courtney, discussing how they employ cinematic techniques to shape spectator reactions. Finally, it addresses how different aspects of a spectator's self can influence their reactions to and pleasure from a documentary film.
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Task 4A Documentary Modes
The document summarizes 5 different modes of documentary filmmaking:
1) The poetic mode uses subjective techniques to create a particular mood rather than developing narrative or characters.
2) The expository mode uses voiceover narration to explain and argue a point of view in an objective tone.
3) The observational mode allows the viewer to interact with natural, unaltered footage without voiceovers.
4) The participatory mode features formal interviews where the filmmaker interacts directly with subjects.
5) The reflexive mode uses expressive, anti-realist techniques like dramatic music to interact with audiences emotionally.
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The poster for Michael Jackson's Thriller emphasizes the thrill and horror elements of the music video through its disorganized red font, images showing Jackson's extensive makeup transformation, and use of borders to draw attention to the chaotic contents. The font and makeup images aimed to intrigue viewers and highlight how the 1980s video would feature a scary role for Jackson that unsettled many people at the time.
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The student's media product uses conventions of thriller and horror movie trailers through mysterious and tension-building techniques. Examples given are blank screens at the end of the trailer from Paranormal Activity and adding static effects seen in The Pact trailer. Titles and typography in the student's teaser trailer were influenced by successful films like Insidious and The Pact to convey the psychological thriller genre. Shots and composition of the movie poster also took influences from The Pact and Safe House.
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3. Participatory documentaries include the filmmaker as part of the film, showing how their presence affects the situation. This approach believes filming cannot avoid influencing events.
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- Poetic documentaries focus on creating abstract films through meaningful images and music to immerse audiences. The first was released in the 1920s.
- Expository documentaries educate and persuade audiences through facts and truths, similar to poetic but with voiceovers. Used for history topics.
- Observational documentaries capture real life events using portable cameras, giving audiences insights into hidden worlds. Reality TV shows also use this style.
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- Reflexive documentaries focus on the filmmaking process, while performative combine styles to share emotional responses to issues
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Task 5A Documentary Issues
This document discusses key concepts in documentary filmmaking such as accuracy, balance, impartiality, objectivity, subjectivity, bias, and representation. It provides three examples of controversial documentaries: "Super Size Me" which examines the health effects of a fast food diet and is shown to be biased, "Who Killed the Electric Car?" which investigates electric vehicles and their lack of adoption and is opinionated, and "Trouble the Water" which uses survivor interviews to accurately portray Hurricane Katrina.
Analysis of Müller Advert
This advert uses random transformations into cartoon characters and humor to make the ad memorable and entertain viewers. Various camera shots like close-ups and long shots are used to follow the transforming van and show reactions. The sound design includes both diegetic screams and non-diegetic music. By combining animation and real people, the ad conveys the message that eating Muller yogurt can transform your day into a fun experience like a cartoon.
Muller Advert- Analysis
This advert uses random transformations into famous cartoon characters after being hit by flying Muller yogurt fruits to create an illusion that makes the viewer want to watch to full advert to understand it. While viewers found it nonsensical, the unpredictable nature makes it memorable. Camera shots include long shots of the city, close-ups of reactions, and high/low angles to show power dynamics. Sound effects include diegetic screams and non-diegetic music and car noises. The combination of animation and people creates the impression that eating Muller yogurt can transform one's day.
Task 3A Famous Directors
The document summarizes information about two famous documentary directors, Errol Morris and Alex Gibney. It lists their documentaries and major awards won, including Errol Morris winning an Oscar for The Fog of War and Alex Gibney winning Oscars for Taxi to the Dark Side and Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. Both directors have won several prestigious awards for their work such as Berlin Film Festival awards, Edgar Allan Poe Awards, and Independent Spirit Awards.
Task 2A Documentary Conventions
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