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B-roll

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Supplementary footage that provides context, detail, and depth to the main narrative.

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Performative Mode

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Documentaries that emphasize the subjective or expressive aspect of the filmmaker's engagement with the subject.

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Non-diegetic sound

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Sound that does not originate from within the film's world, including background music, narrator's commentary, or sound effects.

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Fly on the wall

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A style of filmmaking in which the camera records events unobtrusively, without interfering with the subject.

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Archival footage

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Video or film footage from the past that is used to add historical context to a documentary.

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Direct Cinema

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A documentary genre that aims to candidly capture reality and real-life situations without filmmaker involvement.

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Poetic Mode

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A style of documentary filmmaking that prioritizes mood, tone, and aesthetic quality over a linear narrative.

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Storyboard

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A sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for a movie or television production.

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Cinéma vérité

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A style of documentary filmmaking employing naturalistic techniques, creating a sense of observed reality.

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Release form

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A legal document signed by individuals in a film or documentary granting permission to be filmed and for the footage to be used publicly.

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Diegetic sound

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Sound that originates from within the film's world, such as people talking or background noises.

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Voice-over

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Narration by an off-screen voice, often used to convey information or provide commentary in documentaries.

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Montage

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A series of short shots edited into a sequence to condense space, time, and information.

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Expository Mode

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A documentary form that presents a persuasive argument or viewpoint, often through a strong narrator's commentary.

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Jump cut

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An abrupt transition between shots, often used to show the passage of time or to create a jarring effect.

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Participatory Mode

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A documentary mode where the filmmaker interacts with the subjects, often including personal reflections or involvement.

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Talking head

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A shot of a person talking directly to the camera, commonly used in interviews within documentaries.

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Shot list

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A comprehensive list that details all the shots to be filmed during a production, including camera angles and movements.

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Observational Mode

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A documentary form that emphasizes a neutral, fly on the wall approach, permitting events to unfold on their own.

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Continuity editing

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A system of cutting used to maintain continuous and clear narrative action by following a set of rules.

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