FORM AND
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
SAY IT WITH YOUR CHEST!
TRUTH OR DARE?
LIGHTS, CAMERA, CONTEXT
IYKYK
100
This style of documentary seeks to evoke emotion and personal response from the audience through visual artistry and metaphor
What is Poetic
100
This type of voice is often associated with expository documentaries and aims to convey authority—but it can also be misleading.
What is the voice of GOD.
100
True or false: A filmmaker can alter the order of events to improve storytelling
What is true—but ethically questionable?
100
Name one way a filmmaker can influence the audience’s perception of the subject.
What is editing, music, framing, etc
100
Whose birthday is it today?
Who is Mr. Ron Robinson
200
This term refers to a documentary style where the filmmaker is visibly present in the story, often guiding the narrative
What is Participatory?
200
One major benefit of a scripted documentary is this, allowing for greater control over visuals, narrative pacing, and message clarity.
What is Creative Control or Narrative Clarity
200
What’s the difference between a "documentary" and "documentary-style reality TV"?
Reality TV edits to make things appear real but docs seek to document or tell a truthful story
200
This editing technique involves cutting the audio from one shot and continuing it in the next, often to change the visual content.
What is an L-cut
200
This filmmaker is known for their work on “Bowling for Columbine” and “Fahrenheit 9/11.” Mrs. Alex does not particularly care for this film maker.
Who is Michael Moore
300
This part of a documentary is often used to explore different aspects of a topic in short, self-contained units.
What is Hybrid
300
This subtle but powerful choice can shift the audience’s entire perception of a subject without a single word spoken.
What is shot selection or framing?
300
This trait makes a documentary source more believable to an audience.
What is credibility
300
This type of lighting is typically used to maintain a natural look in nonfiction
What is natural lighting
300
Footage used to visualize events that can’t be filmed directly
What is Archival Footage
400
This form focuses on how documentaries are constructed and often breaks the fourth wall
What is Reflexive
400
True or False: A filmmaker’s voice is only present when they narrate or appear in the film.
What is False
400
What’s more important in a documentary, accuracy or entertainment?
THAT'S MY OPINON 
400
This filmmaking technique involves capturing real-life events as they happen, often without much interference from the filmmaker.
What is Direct Cinema
400
This is a stylish and amazing person who loves cat that you see weekly
Who is Mrs. Alex
500
When a documentary challenges how stories are told or deconstructs truth, it’s using this mode.
What is reflexive or experimental
500
Two documentaries could explore the same topic, but feel completely different based on this storytelling element that includes tone, pacing, and visual choices.
What is style
500
This type of footage, often pulled from old films, home videos, or newsreels, adds historical contextb ut can also be used creatively or out of context to shape meaning.
What is archival footage
500
This process involves estimating the cost of equipment, locations, crew, and post-production before filming begins.
What is Budgeting
500
Name one way a filmmaker can establish visual contrast in nonfiction storytelling
What is juxtaposition, framing, or lighting?