Biggie & Tupac

Yuri Jauad

Exposition• In the documentary there were several conventions that

were inputted that built up the whole project to be shown to the audience. It started with an exposition to demonstrate what the subject was about and what events we were going to witness. This was really vibrant as it creates the audiences first impression and automatically engages them with the figures in the documentary.

Archival footage• At the beginning of the documentary we are shown some

real life images from live scenarios of specific incidents that occurred at the time. This is a useful technique used because it almost urges the audience to engage and want to find out more of what happened.

Interviews• Throughout the documentary we are introduced to some witnesses,

families and friends of both victims. The use of interviews in documentary's are helpful and also informing for the audience. This makes the viewers feel more close with the interviewees and have an understanding of what information is being given out. Also what makes interviews useful is the fact that we are revealed to more than one side of the story so this automatically makes the audience feel engaged and interested.

Voice over• Voiceovers act like a narrator in a story. They inform us

on what's going on, where things are taking place and why. In the Biggie & Tupac documentary we receive a voice over through out. However when there interviews taking place they allow the audience to hear what is being said, making the viewers feel more appealed to. This allows us to acknowledge the conspiracy and learn about the controversy in the documentary.

Text and Titles• In the beginning of the second video we are demonstrated

an inter title, this included some facts and information on the death of both rappers, explaining where it took place, what time and date. This is positive information given to the audience because it’s relevant and it encourages the viewers to want to watch further.

Reconstructions• Reconstructions are often used in documentaries when the

producers want to emphasis a specific thing or incident, making it seem as realistic as possible. It’s often acted out by professional workers. Reconstructions are valuable especially to the audience because it brings more interest and excitement for them. In addition it allows viewers to identify and understand the concept of the story better.