Analysis of different Documentaries we looked at.

Below we researched into Supersize Me, A Good Smack, Teen Species and The Sercret Life of the Officeand made notes from watching the documentaries and how this relates to Bill Nicholl’s Modes.

Analysis of different Documentaries we looked at.

Intro- Indicate context- outlines the purpose/direction of the film- what the film is about.

Negative elements of American Society-

Obesity (fattest nation) Education-achievement in some states does not Physical Education in schools Lack of choice- pre packed meals Generally use of transportation Couldn’t do pledge to the state of allegiance however can do the

McDonalds theme.

Positive elements of American society-

One school violence against, only fed vegetables & nutrition’s- helping them with their lifestyle better

Good economy- for promotion & marketing purposes Medici’s Friendly likeable people

Technical/stylistic devices used- comments on cam, sound, editing, mise-en-scene, including use of graphical devices i.e. cartoons, computer graphics under editing

Sound bridges-graphs-research Chapters- for different sections- motifs Stills all devices Vox pops Interviews(experts) Montage of stills and transitions Jerky camera angle- fly on the wall Music that links in Dissolving Peace to camera- the start presenter off with the journey of the doc.

Analysis of different Documentaries we looked at.

Conclusion- how are you going to end the essay?