Telling the Truth: What to write about documentarys? (1 Viewer)

[NLAngel]

I'm confused about what techniques to write about documentaries. Camera shots... Any suggestions?

 

[danz90]

Look at how these documentaries represent their "truth"... do they use scientific/technical jargon with qualified scientists/experts to ENDORSE their truth?
Examine the way in which they deliver content to you as a responder in such a way that you accept their truth - perhaps shots of letters, evidence etc. or computerised/animated graphs and simulations to again, ENDORSE their truth.

You also have to think about the way your texts explore, refute or endorse the representation of truth.

 

[Glenjamin]

Often documentaries have a narrative voice that deals with the facts and events. Link that to traditional historical discourses as it is similar.

Techniques like interviews, music, etc are post-modern techniques that give a more definitive representation of the event