Intro. to Documentary Semester Project

Documentary
Semester Project

Word Cloud

Using 1-2 words, share what you already know about documentaries.

Match

Match the following

• Includes interviews and still photographs—along with maps and other graphics—to provide information about the topic.

• • Explains what viewers are seeing, communicate ideas, and ties everything together.

• •  Adds interest, conveys mood, and helps express the filmmaker’s viewpoint. 

Footage

Voice-over narration

Music and sound effects

• Footage

• Voice-over narration

• Music and sound effects

Poll

Do you know of anyone (either personally or not)

who has survived a critical situation

that could be the subject of your documentary?

• I know exactly who I will be focusing on!

• I'm unsure and might to do some research

• I'm completely lost and I will need help.

• I'm just here so I won't get fined.