There are six main Modes of documentaries. They were discovered by Ben Nichols they include; expository, Observational, participatory, Reflexive, performative, poetic I am going to explore and research all these.
Expository Documentary
. Used to expose a certain topic
. A documentary where you have shots with a voice-over telling you what is going on in the shot
. A prime example is wildlife documentaries
Observational Documentary
. Observes the world around them
. giving a first-hand experience of what happens in the world
. It is completely just to be observed by the audience
. Normally this type of documentary can span up to over a decade
. It does not have a presenter
Participatory Documentary
. Involves the creator of the documentary present in the camera shot rather than being off-screen
. The camera is often handheld
. They engage with who they are talking to
. They are often thrown into the action of the documentary
. For example prison experience documentaries
Reflective
. When an actor does something that is staged
. This style of documentary is used to catch the reaction of the general public
. Very experimental
. you can often see the camera crew
. very creative and open
Performative
. Interviews with people often relaying life stories, experiences
. The filmmaker gets involved and shows their view on the topic.
. Often about an investigation or search that doesn't lead to a satisfying result.
. Directs the audience in an emotional way often
Poetic
. Subgenre
. very creative and experimental
. Focusing on experiences images and creating a sense of feeling
. It often has music
. Very simplistic
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