Documentary Ideas
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Diegetic
Sound is visible on screen. Can be heard whendialogue is taking place between two people.
Non Diegetic
Sound is added onto the production.Commentary and sound effects such as musiccan be added to create more of an affect.

Fading to black can be used to create tensionand suspense.
Shot reverse shot can be used to switchbetween interviewer and interviewee.This can show interaction between thetwo. It can also allow viewers to assumethat the interviewer and interviewee arelooking directly at each other.

Mid Shot
Can help show the body language of personwho is being interviewed. It can also showgestures and emotions.
Close Ups
Shows the expression of the person beingspoken to. It can set the mood for thedocumentary.
Establishing Shot
Sets the scene for opening sequence
Tilts/Pans
Follows the subject or interaction. The camerashows the location of documentary.

Costumes
Can show the type of documentary beingshown.
Props
Relevant to chosen genre. For example, weaponused for murder.
Location
The scene shows the setting of thedocumentary. Cinematics areshown and so people may be ableto recognize the location.

Interviews
An opinion/insight can be given through theuse of interviews.
Reconstructions
Can provide factual information it can giveviewers a sense of realism like as if theevent happened in real life. Blurring can beused to make it more realistic.
Voiceovers
Commentating over things can allow theaudience to form an opinion based on thecommentators views.
Archive Footage
It can help people understand events clearly. Aswell as this it can detail.
Text
Can show information quickly to audiences tohelp them understand what is going on. Alsocan be used to introduce people on camera.

Murder
Kidnap
Stabbings
Gangs
Assault
Arson