In our short documentary we will be using some of these codes and conventions, for example the realism that is the basis of all documentaries. This means everything is original, the sound, lighting, no actors, instead we will film people in the street, and we will be filming outside. Filming these people we will use the technique of 'talking heads' asking them a question, and then letting them discuss their answer, into the camera lens. The realistic approach to the documentary will also be supported by text and titles, such as the questions we asked our audience.
Our documentary is a Reflexive Documentary, because it is a reflexion of what the subjects discuss with us.
A good explanation of the major conventions of documentaries. It would have been nice to see some visual or video examples of the elements you have identified but your explanations are well thought out.
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