A cutaway is a shot that's usually of something other than the current action. It is used to "buffer" between shots (to help the editing process) or to add information.
Gives a sense of realism through talking heads, participant/witness, expert, vox pop (with member of public or ambush (catching someone off-guard)
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What are the 3 types of footage used in documentaries?
Actuality (raw footage of real life events) + Archival footage (shows historical events) + Reconstruction (re-enactment providing factual information)
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What is a montage and what is it used for?
It is a collection of different shots/clips used to convey a different idea to the viewer.
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Name storytelling techniques?
Narration + Host + Recreations + Talking heads + Observational + Personal point of view
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What are 3 techniques Moore uses to manipulate the audience?
Montages + Editing + Talking heads
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What technique does Moore use to establish a person's character to be either negative or positive?
Editing
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Name a quote showing juxtaposition?
"Great place to raise kids"
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What is verisimilitude and what is the purpose of Moore using it?
It is the use of archival footage being dramatised with fictional characters and events. It's purpose is to make the documentary interesting and engaging while following the flow of a narrative.
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What is an example of irony in Moore's documentary?
His choice of the song "What a wonderful world"
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What are some techniques used regarding the scene showing the shooting in Columbine High School?
CCTV Footage (raw footage) + Diegetic and non-diegetic music + cutaways to photos of family and friends of students effected + slow motion editing
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What are some techniques used for creating a constructed reality?
Education System + Lack of gun control laws + Historical acceptance of gun culture + Media creating and constructing culture of fear + Violent gang culture + Stereotypes + Poverty
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Card 2
Front
In Cinematography why is movement used? List some examples
Back
Movement is used to shape a meaning (e.g. crane shot, tracking shot, panning, lens movement in and out)
Card 3
Front
In Cinematography what are the two types of focus?
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