Documentary+Unit

1. What are the four goals of a documentary? -to inform, entertain, criticize, and celebrate. 2. According to the website what is some of the appeal for the viewer of a documentary? -to gain knowledge and interest on the presented topic. 3. Briefly summarize the 6 modes of the documentary. -Poetic mode, emphasizes visual associations, uses descriptive passage; either rhythmic or tonal qualities -Expository mode 1. How do documentaries "...reflect the attitudes, ideas, interests, even the prejudices of the filmmakers." - 2. Give five examples of types of shots that refer to the size of the subject within a frame. 3. What is the difference between a cutaway and a cut-in? 4. Decribe the relationship between an over-the-shoulder shot and a complementary shot. 5. What does the audio term "MOS" mean and where did it originate?
 * What is a Documentary?**
 * The ABC's of Documentary Cinema**