Sub Genres of Factual TV
Docudrama is when a television programming or feature film
etc. Is dramatised re-enactments of real events. Some docudrama's are not
always accurate and some times exaggerated to build up tension.
An example of a docudrama is Legend starring Tom Hardy. This
film is based on real life people twins called Ronnie and Reggie
Kray.
These twins were known as notorious gangsters in the 1960's in the East
End of London. In this film Legend a character from the story called Frances
Shea (Emily Browning) who was married to Reggie Kray narrates the story of the
Kray twins. With a character from the story narrating, it may be engaging
because you feel like you trust what they have to say. Also in this in the film
some conventions that were used in this film was a lot of natural lighting
since its realistic and the film was based on a real story. Also in this film
they used a lot of weapons such as guns etc. Which then shows the audience that
it is a thriller. Also when watching the film the weather looked quite dull
which is exactly what the weather is like in London.
Docusoap is when documentaries follow people in specific
occupations or even locations for a certain amount time. Docusoap follow real
life for example love, education etc are all things people go through in their
lives. An example of a Docusoap is Teen Mom which is about teenagers having a
baby and are followed around by a team of camera men/women and see what and how
they deal with being a parent at such a young age.
In Teen mom it is shot in the style of a documentary because
they use handheld camera's which shows that it is realistic. Also they use a
lot of actuality footage since it is happening there and then in present day
this can be from people just walking in the same area that they are filming and
also the Teen moms themselves.
Reality is when television programs show people being filmed
to create entertainment for audiences. Reality TV is not scripted and is only
ever filmed once. This is because they usually do a lot of live television
which proves that is only ever filmed once. An example of Reality TV is
Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor they do live shows and it's all real
television.
In Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor the length of
camera shots are usually used to make the audience who are sitting at home feel
like they are actually there when watching it on TV. In Britain's Got Talent
and The X Factor the angles that are used in the show are depending on what
they are trying to achieve for example they might use a birds eye view to show
the stage and see what's on the stage with performer to get a better look since
your not actually there so it would make it more difficult for someone sitting
at home and the birds eye view helps this. Or in the clip they usually keep it
very minimal and realistic so they usually just keep the angle at eye level
since its reality they and they might not want it to look unreal.
On the E! News they use voice overs when they are showing
footage of something or someone they are talking about in this case
celebrities. Also they may use direct dialogue when the E! News reporter speaks
about about a celebrity which makes it engaging for the audience watching
because the news is for them after all. They also use actuality footage since
it's news about celebrities and what is happening in their lives right now
which is what people are actually interested in. Also because there is a lot of
things that need to be said in only a small amount of time that they have so
they pick out the popular celebrities and talk about them and what is happening
for them and then the others in sub titles going across the screen.
Educational is when you can learn something through a
documentary. An example of an educational documentary is Jaime Oliver's cooking
show. This teaches the audience how to cook. This is educational for people
trying new recipes or just people who want to learn how to cook.
On Jaime Oliver's cooking show they use narration a lot so
they tell the audience what they are doing which can be like they are talking
what you have to do which is very helpful. Also the clothes that Jaime Oliver
wears is what a chef would wear so when you were to watch this show you can
already tell that you are going to watch which is a cooking show. Also the
props around him for example food and utensils etc show exactly what the show
is about.
Wildlife is when documentaries film animals, plants or even
non human living creatures. Usually are filmed in their own natural habitat.
100% of wildlife documentary are footage of nature. An example of a wildlife
documentary is The Crocodile Hunter which starred Steve Irwin.
In The Crocodile Hunter they also very rarely involve
interviews. Also there is unobtrusive camera work since the documentary makers
don't want scare the animals since it's about how things act in their natural
habitat. Also in wildlife documentaries they usually do voice overs which is
quite often if it's a very quiet habitat and that it shouldn't be disturbed but
in some they can talk and they narrate everything that they are doing and
exactly what they see. They usually also give you information on what its you
are looking at so therefore it can be quite educational. Also they use natural
lighting to keep it very realistic since wildlife is real.
Special Interest is when a documentary is made and its only
about one specific thing or person to interest a certain target audience. It
target a small audience rather than a wider range of audiences. An example of a
special interest documentary is Ronaldo. This documentary follows one of the
most popular footballers of all time Christiano Ronaldo.
In Ronaldo they use actuality footage since they follow
Christiano Ronaldo life and what his sort of day to day life is like. They also
use archive footage to show how his football career had started off. They may
have made a documentary about Christiano Ronaldo's life because it's engaging
for football fans and also it could be inspiring to young people that want to
be like him since he is a very successful footballer.
Makeover documentaries shows its target transforming people
or their lives. This could be anything from physical appearance or their
houses. This is a very real documentary and the people that are chosen for
these things are real genuine people and want to change. An example of this is
Snog, Marry, Avoid. When they take random people and ask if they want to change
their appearance. First of all they pick the person then they take a photo and
ask members of the public would you Snog? Marry? or Avoid? this person and
usually their response would be Avoid and then the creators would then get experts
to change their appearance and then they would go out to the public and ask
would you Snog? Marry? or Avoid? this person and usually by this time people
would say they would Snog or Marry this person.
In Snog Marry Avoid they use actuality footage and they
since they go out to the public and speak to them on how someone looks at that
precise moment. Also in the show the era that it is set in is modern day since
when they change up someone's outfit it's to something that people would wear
now for example if it was a teenage girl they might put her in a crop top since
those are fashionable for teenagers.
Discussion is when a group of people have a discussion on
specific topics. This could be about anything from the news, celebrities etc.
An example of a discussion show is Big Brother's Bit on the side. Which is a
live show that is on after the actually programme discussing what is going on
in the house they do this in front of live audience and they also get involved
with the discussions with guest celebrities sitting on the panel.
In Big Brothers Bit on the side interview experts to talk
about things like the house mates body language and the way they are acting in
a certain situation. They also have music at the begging of the show and
sometimes the end of the show to make the show more engaging and fun for the
audience there.
Review Shows is usually based around experts in certain
fields debating around products or services allowing the audience a clear
insight into the debate. An example of a review show is The Gadget Show. This
is a British television series. This is usually broadcasted on channel 5. The
show previews and reviews the latest gadgets. This is to engage and inform the
audience on the world of gadgets.
On The Gadget Show they use voice overs when they are
showing something that is related to what they are talking about. They also use
actuality footage when they film outside the studio when they have people in
the background going about their own business. Also the props that they show
are gadgets that they are trying therefore you know what kind of show it's
going to be about.
Chat Shows is a television show or can be a radio show that
people talk informally about various topics. These guest can be celebrities or
just normal people. An example of a chat show is The Jeremy Kyle Show. Which
has people come one the show and talk about an issue that they are dealing with
for example a family feud, DNA tests etc.
On the Jeremy Kyle Show they use artificial lighting since
it is filmed in a studio in front of a live studio audience. The presenter of
the show Jeremy Kyle is also seen as very biased about a lot of topics. He
usually takes someone's side or sometimes he doesn't take anyone's side. He
also brings out experts to talk with these people for example Graham Stanier is
a therapist on the show and usually after the show talks with the people who
have an issue and gives them support. Also on some topics they may need lie
detector test and they have a lie detector expert that is qualified in the
field so that the wrong test result isn't given out.
Magazine shows are usually broadcasted during the day time
on terrestrial TV. It appeals to a wide range of audiences. An example of a
magazine show is Good Morning Britain which talks about different things going
on in the world, also they speak with celebrities and what is going on in their
lives or even TV series'. Magazine shows are usually live.
On Good Morning Britain they have interviews with different
celebrities or experts. They also use voice overs when talking about a specific
topic and they could show what happened or what was going on. Sometimes they
might use archive footage when relating to different topics and sometimes they
use actuality footage as well if they were talking from other locations. Since
magazine shows are usually live they are filmed in studio's and they would use
artificial lighting.
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