Task 2- Louis Theroux Weird Weekends Screening

Watch the documentary and make notes on the following:

1.    What shot types are used in the documentary?

Cutting and a simple shot

2.    Is the editing fast or slow?

Fast as its a simple cut

3.    What different types of sound are used?

Talking and music when travelling

4.    What is the effect of any music used?

When he is driving

5.    Does the documentary include interviews? If so, who with?

Yes with wrestlers 

6.    Is there a voice over? What information is given in it?

Yes on how he felt and where he was going

7.    Are we aware of the documentary-maker? (Do they appear on camera? Do we hear their voice?) 
      Yes they are in front of the camera and talks all the way through

8.    Who do you think the target audience is? Why do you think this?

How dangerous it can be at times. The experience

9.    What is the purpose of the documentary?

To show what wrestling is and maybe how dangerous it can be at times. How to train to become a wrestler

1 . Which mode of documentary does this film fall into and why?

The participatory mode (Engagement with subject) because he is in front of the camera and gets involved with whats being recorded

1   How could you use this mode of documentary in your own production? You must comment on the different types of shots, audio and editing techniques. 

To be in front of the camera and engage on what is going on. To edit the film cut out shots that are not needed. A reaction shot with people's reaction with music playing when shooting places or travelling. Simple cuts are needed when 2 or more people are talking with each other and a fade at the end of the documentary. So music recordings are needed for when off screen and on screen comes on with a voice over too.