Documentary Codes & Conventions

Question 1

Who is the best Batman?

Accepted Answer

Michael Keaton, Christian Bale

Question 2

Easy way to present dates,locations, time, and other information (statistics, etc.).

Accepted Answer

Titles

Question 3

Interviews with 'experts'...

Accepted Answer

Adds believability to the the overall topic, Audience trusts the opinion and knowledge of professionals

Question 4

In documentaries, editing and camera techniques are typically...

Accepted Answer

Simple to provide real and natural feel

Question 5

The use of sound (music, voiceover, etc.) can...

Accepted Answer

help further influence the audience at moments., help further emphasize an emotion., provide flow between scenes.

Question 6

Footage or imagery from early points in history; aids in authenticity of documentary.

Accepted Answer

Archived Footage

Question 7

A documentary is...

Accepted Answer

an attempt to capture reality.

Question 8

What is a convention, in relation to media products (film, TV, etc.)

Accepted Answer

A common set of standards (rules) within a media text., A typical way of doing things.

Question 9

This documentary convention helps provide an expert voice on the subject matter.

Accepted Answer

Voiceover

Question 10

Is the person not a doctor unless they’re wearing a white coat and a stethoscope?

Accepted Answer

Visual Coding (Mise-en-scene)

Question 11

This type of footage helps audiences believe they are watching real, true events; unedited.

Accepted Answer

Real/Actual Footage

Questions 11