Narrative Techniques (documentary)

This is where tansitions take place to direct the viewer's attention from the main action to an object or location.

• cutway

• cinema verite

• archival footage

This is supplemental footage like atmospheric/city shots, dramatic reenacments or stock footage.

• cinema verite

• A-roll

• B-roll

This is when actors acknowledge the existence of the audience and speak to them directly.

• 4th wall technique

• breaking the 4th wall

• cinema verite

This shows details of past events usually showing visible grain or sepia tones.

• cutaway

• cinema verite

• archival footage

This is a...

• point of view angle

• bird angle

• dutch angle

This is a ...

• eye level angle

• dutch angle

• shoulder level angle

Narration is an example of non-diegetic sound.

• True

• False

This is a…

• over-the-shoulder angle

• médium shot

• shoulder level angle

A dolly shot is also known as a ______.

• zoom in shot

• tracking shot

• none of the above

Documentaries abide to the 4th wall technique.

• True

• False