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Jump cut
An abrupt transition between shots, often used to show the passage of time or to create a jarring effect.
Continuity editing
A system of cutting used to maintain continuous and clear narrative action by following a set of rules.
Direct Cinema
A documentary genre that aims to candidly capture reality and real-life situations without filmmaker involvement.
Release form
A legal document signed by individuals in a film or documentary granting permission to be filmed and for the footage to be used publicly.
Fly on the wall
A style of filmmaking in which the camera records events unobtrusively, without interfering with the subject.
Storyboard
A sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for a movie or television production.
Cinéma vérité
A style of documentary filmmaking employing naturalistic techniques, creating a sense of observed reality.
Diegetic sound
Sound that originates from within the film's world, such as people talking or background noises.
Non-diegetic sound
Sound that does not originate from within the film's world, including background music, narrator's commentary, or sound effects.
B-roll
Supplementary footage that provides context, detail, and depth to the main narrative.
Talking head
A shot of a person talking directly to the camera, commonly used in interviews within documentaries.
Observational Mode
A documentary form that emphasizes a neutral, fly on the wall approach, permitting events to unfold on their own.
Poetic Mode
A style of documentary filmmaking that prioritizes mood, tone, and aesthetic quality over a linear narrative.
Archival footage
Video or film footage from the past that is used to add historical context to a documentary.
Shot list
A comprehensive list that details all the shots to be filmed during a production, including camera angles and movements.
Expository Mode
A documentary form that presents a persuasive argument or viewpoint, often through a strong narrator's commentary.
Performative Mode
Documentaries that emphasize the subjective or expressive aspect of the filmmaker's engagement with the subject.
Participatory Mode
A documentary mode where the filmmaker interacts with the subjects, often including personal reflections or involvement.
Voice-over
Narration by an off-screen voice, often used to convey information or provide commentary in documentaries.
Montage
A series of short shots edited into a sequence to condense space, time, and information.
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