Analysis of documentaries

Analysis of Documentaries

Attenborough: Saying Boo to a Sloth! – BBC Earth

Participatory

EducationalNeeded otherwise audience won’t understand what’s going on in scene while also being really boringLittle element of humour adds depth to documentary - Talks over shots, sometimes not always seen- Cut editing, time-lapse shows life of sloth and solidifies how slow they are and what little they do, then giving reason why- Actual sound of environment – diegetic sounds- Bird sounds over images of sloth and talked over, reminds audience they are in jungle and adds personal feel to piece

Observational

To entertainGives people something to doLooks into different life

The Only Way Is Essex S10E07

-180* degree rule- Shot reverse shot- Shows the conversation, following each character that talks, make you feel like you are at the table in the conversation with them- Pan shot with modern music shows era shot in while also highlighting the casual feel of the piece to come into two characters talking

Secret Life of Motorway – Part 1

Expository

Exposes info on motorwayInteresting informationInformativeUse of stock imagesCultural to Britain, M6 etc - Music follows era- Adds adverts to show time before motorway, narrator talks describing 1949 while an advert from time shows- Interviews with experts and adults who grew up without motorway and builders adds a level of analysis- Gives audience opportunity to think