The document analyzes several documentary films including March of the Penguins, 7/7: One Day in London, Ross Kemp on Gangs, and 24 Hours in A&E. It discusses the film techniques used such as shots, editing, interviews, voiceovers, and sound. For each film, it examines these elements and how they contribute to illustrating the information provided in the voiceovers.
2. 1. March of the Penguins
Film language
What types of shots are used? Is the camera static or Hand-held?
Close ups, wide shots, two shots, long duration. The camera is static.
• Does any type of shot dominate or is there a variety?
Close ups, to show intimacy and relationships
• Is the editing fast or slow?
Slow
Documentary techniques
• Does the documentary include interviews? If so, who with?
None
• Is there a voice over? What information is given in it?
Yes, the voice over explain what's happening in the clip and give us more information about what will happen next
• Are we aware of the documentary-maker?
No, the voice we hear is of Morgan Freeman
Sound
• What different types of sound are used?
Sound track and voice over
• What is the effect of the music used?
Adds emotion
• What is the relationship between the voice over and the image? Does the image illustrate what the voice over
says?
Yes, its information about what we see on the screen
3. 7/7: One day in London
Film language
What types of shots are used? Is the camera static or Hand-held?
Close ups and wide shots of London, The camera is static.
• Does any type of shot dominate or is there a variety?
Close ups
• Is the editing fast or slow?
Slow
Documentary techniques
• Does the documentary include interviews? If so, who with?
Interviews with people involved
• Is there a voice over? What information is given in it?
Yes, it’s of one person talking about their experience played over other peoples faces to see their
reactions.
• Are we aware of the documentary-maker?
No
Sound
• What different types of sound are used?
Sound track, sound bridge, diegetic sounds of London, recordings from the day and voice over's
• What is the effect of the music used?
Adds emotion when slow
• What is the relationship between the voice over and the image? Does the image illustrate what
the voice over says?
Yes, shows how traumatic it was and how its effected a wide variety of different people
4. Ross Kemp on Gangs
Film language
What types of shots are used? Is the camera static or Hand-held?
Close ups, shots of California, long shots, medium shots, two and three shots, mixture of both
• Does any type of shot dominate or is there a variety?
Variety
• Is the editing fast or slow?
Slow when information is being given but fast with action
Documentary techniques
• Does the documentary include interviews? If so, who with?
Yes with police officers
• Is there a voice over? What information is given in it?
Yes, background information to the Gang situation in California
• Are we aware of the documentary-maker?
Yes, Ross Kemp appears on camera and he is part of the action
Sound
• What different types of sound are used?
Sound track
• What is the effect of the music used?
Adds an uncertainty
• What is the relationship between the voice over and the image? Does the image illustrate what the voice over
says?
Yes, explains image on screen
5. 24 Hours in A&E
Film language
What types of shots are used? Is the camera static or Hand-held?
Close ups, wide shots, two shots, long shots. The camera is static.
• Does any type of shot dominate or is there a variety?
Variety
• Is the editing fast or slow?
Fast but slow in interviews
Documentary techniques
• Does the documentary include interviews? If so, who with?
Yes, a mixture of nurses, doctors and patients
• Is there a voice over? What information is given in it?
Yes, explaining the purpose of the documentary
• Are we aware of the documentary-maker?
No
Sound
• What different types of sound are used?
Sound track , voice over, noises in the hospital
• What is the effect of the music used?
Fits action
• What is the relationship between the voice over and the image? Does the image illustrate what the voice over
says?
Yes, background information and explains what's on screen