(This is due to a film being a reflection of what is going on in the world at the time it is being created. Such as pop culture, politics and fashion)
Documentary Modes
Now we can document on our phones making documentary filmmaking more accessible than ever.
Documentary Modes
- Poetic - Abstract with no sound. (1920s)
- Expository - Like propaganda (1920s)
- Participatory - Filmmakers interact with subjects rather than just observation. (1960s)
- Observational - A fly on the wall approach to documentary making. (1960s)
- Reflexive - With more accessible equipment there is a better relationship between filmmaker and audience (1980s)
Now we can document on our phones making documentary filmmaking more accessible than ever.
