Technical Language 1
What 2 types of codes are there?
Technical and symbolic
What is a genre?
A genre in film is a category that groups movies based on shared themes, styles, settings, or narrative elements
What type of Documentary is this: A voice of a narrator guides the viewer through the entire thing - less interviews
Fully Narrated
What type of documentary is this?: A documentary but the DRAMA has been turned up for audience appeal
Docudrama
What is a code?
Codes are the language of filmmaking. They refer to a system of signs, techniques, or conventions used to create meaning in a film.
What does mise-en-scene mean?
What is seen in the shot/frame
What type of documentary is this?: The documentarian just watches and observes and doesn't get involved
Cinema-verité/Observational
What type of documentary is this?: Like docudrama but even MORE DRAMA
Docusoap
What is an example of a technical code?
shot type, angle, editing, sound, lighting
What is a genre convention?
A genre convention is a common feature, theme, or element that audiences expect to see in a particular film genre
What type of documentary is this?: A combination of narration, interviews, editing, archival footage etc
Mixed
What is an example of a fully narrated Documentary?
David Attenborough Documentaries
What is an example of a symbolic code?
Costuming, setting, colour, props, body language etc
What is an example of a horror genre convention?
Horror = blood, jump scares, spooky music, dark colours etc
What type of documentary is this?: It is about the documentarian - they film and act in it
Self Reflective/Participatory
What is an example of a docusoap documentary?
Dance Moms