TV documentaries use
interviews to make a contrast
between observation sequences.
Interviews can be either completely
un-interrupted, or they can be in
fragments, could be split and
observations are put between the
interview, reconstruction or image
of the conversation the interviewee
is talking about.
Observation
Putting the audience
in a role of an eye
witness. Where the
programme makers
pretend the camera is
on scene.
Dramatisation
Sequences are
dramatised, to portray
people and events the
film maker cannot gain
access to in real life, e.g.
reconstruction.
Mise en scene
Setting the directors
and producers use, the
documentary makers
carefully construct the
shot, using lighting and
props for example in
interviews.
Exposition
The argument within the
documentary, what the
documentary is saying.
Sequences can be used to
allow the audience to make
their own conclusion.