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The documentary I have chosen to analyse is the documentary Batty Man. This is
broadcasted my channel four. I am going to analyse all the typical aspects expected
in a documentary, which includes, cinematography, sound, mise-en-scene and
editing. I will only be analysing the first 5 minutes of the documentary, whilst
establishing ways it appeals to the audience.
The documentary is based on the comedian and actor Stephen k Amos using his
own experiences as a black gay man trying to explore why homophobia still exists in
his own community. Within documentaries there are different modes. Bill Nichols
suggests a couple of these to describe a mode of documentary. This would be
categorised under is the Participatory Mode, this is an encounter between the film-
maker and subject, this is the film maker engaging with the situation at hand, asking
questions and sharing experiences. But on the other hand according to channel four
this is an observational documentary as it observes different areas in the world to
find more about homophobia.
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Shows the three youths,
and identify their youth
sub culture through
mise-en-scene.
As the documentary progresses, the speaker, is shown in a long shot, with ......... this
is used to add some reality to the documentary. Whilst he is being shown there is a
voice over talking, which is him himself. Usually in media products there will be a
different shot of someone/something then a different voice over. But in this case he
is used verbally and visually.
The Sound is also essential when it comes to cinematography. Whilst the different
cutaways are shown, there are non-diegetic sounds playing. The sound used is
dependant on the type of documentary. In this case the music is more upbeat, so it
matches with the stereotype that goes with homosexuals. This has been added for
dramatic effect.
One of the things were also taken into account were the on screen graphics that
were used. For example at the beginning the cutaways that were used m, had a
solarised effect used, which made the documentary mote entertaining and more
young and connected to the diversity in our culture today.
One of the most essential conventions that were used in the documentary were the
on screen graphics , the facts and the framing and locations used. The rule of thirds
is so essential in real media prodcuts.
Rule of thirds.
Lastly when it cme to edting which is the last type of actions when it comes to
completing a documentary, titles and credits can be used to keep the audience
informed and equipped with who is speaking, this keeps the audience somewhat
alarmed.
Name Title.