Within this
section of me looking into factual programming, I am going to look at the
various formats that can be used and are used in documentaries, this will then
allow me when doing my own production that our group is able to
select which format that we will be taken forward. The different types are as follows:
Documentary Format Reflexive
The use this format is create a relationship between the film-maker and their subjects, this in the sense that we are able to see in the eyes of film-maker. In many of these formats they are usually the one as the main character in their own film.
A very good example of interactivity for the interactive format is shown below:
Looking at the example shown from the BBC trailer, you are able to see that this documentary fits in well with the format type, this being that the audience is being provided with a relationship that is shown from the film maker to the subjects, in this case the Human Planet as shown above in the trailer.
Documentary Format Reflexive
The use this format is create a relationship between the film-maker and their subjects, this in the sense that we are able to see in the eyes of film-maker. In many of these formats they are usually the one as the main character in their own film.
A very good example of interactivity for the interactive format is shown below:
Looking at the example shown from the BBC trailer, you are able to see that this documentary fits in well with the format type, this being that the audience is being provided with a relationship that is shown from the film maker to the subjects, in this case the Human Planet as shown above in the trailer.
Documentary Format Expository
This format within many documentaries are used and its used to speak directly to the viewer, this being the format of an authoritative commentary. This authority can be supported by the additional uses of including voice-overs, in addition to this can be emphasised by putting across a strong argument from the commentators position. In many formats the use of this is done by the use of rhetorical questions and persuasive techniques to persuade the viewers.
An example of this type of documentary is shown below:
Looking at the documentary example shown above, I am able to see that it is from Dispatches and looks into "Meeting the Taliban". The documentary meets the format set out for it, this in the sense that it includes the commentator being a rich deep male voice, this showing a great amount of power and an authoritative manner, future more the commentator addresses the audience directly, his voice can be seen as omniscient and all knowing and within this documentary is used as a voice-over to introduce the topic matter.
When looking at the documentary I able to see that one its main purpose is to insure that particular voice draws in the individuals to the documentary, it also looks into creating a awareness for the subject matter this being the Taliban's and how they operate.
Documentary Format Performative
This type of documentary format is used to stress a subjective experience or an emotional response to the world, these can be seen in terms of personal, unconventional. It focuses on emotional aspects, this could be one way in which the documentary can insure to get a story across or even a message to the audience. One major use in exploring the emotional response could allow awareness to be created on that certain subject to the audience.
A very good example of this is the documentary from Alesha Dixon - "Look but don't touch"
When looking at the example, you are able to see that it explores the emotional perspectives of individuals, this being in the sense that it explores their response to body image and the media. It looks into different individuals emotional impacts, this being for example Cheryl Cole as one very popular celebrity, looking at her response to body image and the expectations may create a big interest from viewers and can allow her emotional response to viewers to have more impact as she is well known.
Documentary Format Interactive
This type of format is used in order to engage individuals more directly without having to use the classic exposition interview styles. For this format it insures that the film-maker is able to account for the past events with witnesses and export to whom which the viewers are able to see.
A very good and popular example of this is:
Looking at the example above from Louis Theroux, I am able to see that this format suits the documentary very well. This is because that he stands aside and just goes round having conversations with individuals. By Louis not providing his views allows individuals to provide their own perspectives. To have a more neutral position in the subject allows limitations in being biased and allows the audience to be able to see the documentary from the viewpoint of Louis, this is a great method insuring that a relationship is created between Louis and the subjects whom he is asking.
Documentary Format Observational/Poetic
For this format, it is used in order to simply observe lived with a minimum amount of intervention.. This being that within the documentary their is little interaction with the subjects and for them to live without the use of having scripts. For this to be done, their is sometimes restrictions in the use of voice-overs commentaries, rehearsed dialogue, or re-enactments of the events.
A example of this format is shown below:
Looking at the example shown above from Baraka film, you are able to see that this format suits well with the documentary this being that we are watching what is taking place without any major interaction from the commentator and they are living life as it is. Some may say that this is a extreme case for the format, however it is constructed well as their is also limitations to voice-overs from the commentator and their is more music for the flow of what is being shown to the audience.
An example of this type of documentary is shown below:
Looking at the documentary example shown above, I am able to see that it is from Dispatches and looks into "Meeting the Taliban". The documentary meets the format set out for it, this in the sense that it includes the commentator being a rich deep male voice, this showing a great amount of power and an authoritative manner, future more the commentator addresses the audience directly, his voice can be seen as omniscient and all knowing and within this documentary is used as a voice-over to introduce the topic matter.
When looking at the documentary I able to see that one its main purpose is to insure that particular voice draws in the individuals to the documentary, it also looks into creating a awareness for the subject matter this being the Taliban's and how they operate.
Documentary Format Performative
This type of documentary format is used to stress a subjective experience or an emotional response to the world, these can be seen in terms of personal, unconventional. It focuses on emotional aspects, this could be one way in which the documentary can insure to get a story across or even a message to the audience. One major use in exploring the emotional response could allow awareness to be created on that certain subject to the audience.
A very good example of this is the documentary from Alesha Dixon - "Look but don't touch"
When looking at the example, you are able to see that it explores the emotional perspectives of individuals, this being in the sense that it explores their response to body image and the media. It looks into different individuals emotional impacts, this being for example Cheryl Cole as one very popular celebrity, looking at her response to body image and the expectations may create a big interest from viewers and can allow her emotional response to viewers to have more impact as she is well known.
Documentary Format Interactive
This type of format is used in order to engage individuals more directly without having to use the classic exposition interview styles. For this format it insures that the film-maker is able to account for the past events with witnesses and export to whom which the viewers are able to see.
A very good and popular example of this is:
Looking at the example above from Louis Theroux, I am able to see that this format suits the documentary very well. This is because that he stands aside and just goes round having conversations with individuals. By Louis not providing his views allows individuals to provide their own perspectives. To have a more neutral position in the subject allows limitations in being biased and allows the audience to be able to see the documentary from the viewpoint of Louis, this is a great method insuring that a relationship is created between Louis and the subjects whom he is asking.
Documentary Format Observational/Poetic
For this format, it is used in order to simply observe lived with a minimum amount of intervention.. This being that within the documentary their is little interaction with the subjects and for them to live without the use of having scripts. For this to be done, their is sometimes restrictions in the use of voice-overs commentaries, rehearsed dialogue, or re-enactments of the events.
A example of this format is shown below:
Looking at the example shown above from Baraka film, you are able to see that this format suits well with the documentary this being that we are watching what is taking place without any major interaction from the commentator and they are living life as it is. Some may say that this is a extreme case for the format, however it is constructed well as their is also limitations to voice-overs from the commentator and their is more music for the flow of what is being shown to the audience.
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