ASSIGNMENT 2Introduction to documentary task

DOCUMENTARIES I WILL BE COVERING.. One Born Every Minute Obsessive Compulsive Hoarder Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

ONE BORN EVERY MINUTEWHAT WENT WELL

Ticking clock with voiceover discussing pregnancy

Realistic portrayal of hospital and also a behind the scenes look at what goes on

Interviews from various experts

Clear white title – medical connotations

Name and age of expectant mum entering the hospital about to give birth

CONVENTIONS

Interview with expert

FORMSGood close up of woman in labour to evoke an emotional response

Twitter hashtag for the programme to get viewers mentioning the show online

Expert positioned on the right of the screen

Obsessive Compulsive HoarderWHAT WENT WELL

Over head shot of the hoarder giving the audience a view of the extent of his disorder

Interviews with his wealthy neighbours and their view on their hoarder neighbour

CONVENTIONS

Title: clear, formal and unedited

Interview with

Setting and date for realism

Archival footage

Establishing shot of his wealthy street

FORMS

Interviewee is positioned to the left of the screen

Close up of trophies to emphasise how successful and wealthy the neighbourhood is

BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDINGSWHAT WENT WELL

Interview with a gypsy girl

EVEN BETTER IF

CONVENTIONS

Title, editing is relevant to the topic

Archival footage of their extravagant wedding

Establishing shot of wedding process

Establishing shot of their home putting emphasis on their culture

Audience are made aware of the location

Two shot to highlight closeness of the couple

FORMS close up of clock emphasising the anticipation the groom is feeling for the wedding to start

Interview is positioned to the right so we can see her and where she is clearly

Sophisticated editing to support the style of gypsy weddings