observational documentaries
TRANSCRIPT
OBSERVATIONAL
DOCUMENTARIES
CODES AND CONVENTIONS
The producer/documenter follows the steps of the person they are documenting, to display events that are occurring in their lives.
The hand held camera technique is usually expected to make the account seem more personal.
No interviews or voice over is included in the production.Long takes are more regular throughout.
EXAMPLES
16 and pregnantTeen MomMTV cribsBig Brother