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Documentary Cinematography

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Voice-over

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Narration by an off-screen voice; used in documentaries to provide additional information, context, or personal perspectives without visual distraction.

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Jib Shot

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A dynamic shot using a jib arm to move the camera vertically or horizontally; utilized in documentaries to add production value and to give a sweeping overview of a setting.

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Fly-on-the-Wall

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A style of cinematography where the camera unobtrusively captures real life; used in documentaries to give a perspective of an unnoticed observer.

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Depth of Field

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The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp; used in documentaries to focus attention and to create a sense of space.

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Archival Footage

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Historical video or film material used in documentaries to provide a visual record of past events, creating a sense of authenticity and context for the viewer.

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Talking Head

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A shot that features a person speaking directly to the camera; commonly employed in interview segments of documentaries to provide expert testimony or narration.

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Chroma Key

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A post-production technique for compositing two images or video streams together based on color hues; this technique can be used in documentaries to visually illustrate concepts that are not easily filmed.

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Match Cut

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A cut between two shots that are matched by action or subject to maintain continuity; this editing technique in documentaries connects two related ideas or scenes in a visually seamless manner.

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Time-lapse Photography

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A cinematographic technique that captures a series of photos at set intervals to show changes that take place slowly over time; in documentaries, it can illustrate processes or developments that would be imperceptible to the naked eye.

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B-Roll

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Supplementary footage that provides context, detail, and depth; often used to cover transitions or as visual aid during interviews in documentaries.

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