Codes and Conventions of the Documentary Genre
Single strand narrative
Editing: Cut is most common edit - does not distract from what is going on, on screen
Voice over - holds the narrative together (glue) Variety of relevance
Relevant depending on topic, relevant age to the topic, standard english, calm and clear delivery
Creative and Varied Camerawork - conventional framing on interviews - sitting on a stable chair
Camera usually static on a tripod not hand held
Images (moving and still) - Camera movement when filmin still images
Archive material
If Chromakey is used it shouldn't detract from an interview
Relevant music - doesnt abtract ot interfeer with the interview
Graphics - Anchor person - time, place and relevance to programme 0 usually 2 lines
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