Types of documentary powerpoint
- 2. FULLY NARRATED DOCUMENTARY A fully narrated documentary makes use of an off screen voice over. Fully narrated documentaries are usually used in nature documentaries. The narrator gives a ‘voice of God’ style voice over which gives the impression that they are all knowing.
- 3. FLY ON THE WALL DOCUMENTARY A fly on the wall documentary relies on observation. Editing is very important in this type of documentary. Little or no narration Examples of fly on the wall documentaries include: - Big Brother - Educating Essex
- 4. MIXED DOCUMENTARY A mixed documentary is the most common. It uses a combination of interviews, observation and narration. Usually include archive footage of events. Examples of mixed documentaries include: - The Devil made me do it - Skint
- 5. SELF-REFLECTIVE DOCUMENTARY A self reflexive documentary makes use of a subject speaking directly to the camera/audience. An example of a self reflective documentary would be Teen Mom.
- 6. DOCUDRAMA DOCUMENTARY A docudrama is where reconstructions of events that have taken place(an account of what has happened) an example would be the Crime Watch.
- 7. DOCUSOAP A Docusoap is a documentary that follows various different individuals and gives an insight into their lives. Docusoaps are usually long run as they go into detail about each individuals lives. Examples of docusoaps include: - One Born Every Minute - Teen Mom - My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding