Hey everyone! Before we get started with the documentary, I wanted to refresh you guys on the characteristics of the genre.
Documentary Genre Characteristics
A documentary is a product that illustrates a "slice of life." It is usually non-fiction and focused on a specific subject. It is shorter than a full-length film and uses a hand-held camera to make it feel more real. There is a narrative format with interviews that progress the story and an established point of view.
For our documentary, the camera will be hand-held and we will have one subject per episode.
Technical Conventions
Parallel editing
Lighting techniques to create tone, realism, and establish POV
Non-diegetic sound (voiceover): we are unsure about using a voice over.
Sound effects
Selective editing to achieve purpose
B-roll
Techniques
Direct interviews: Isa will be interviewing Javier for the portfolio project.
Indirect interviews
The red represents the techniques we will for sure be using, although some are undecided and may be added during post-production or further planning stages.
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