The Art of Documentary Filmmaking Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a style of documentary filmmaking?

• Expository

• Participatory

• Narrative

• Observational

What technique involves the filmmaker interacting with the subjects, often with on-camera interviews?

• Observational

• Expository

• Participatory

• Poetic

Which style of documentary filmmaking uses images, sounds, and sequences creatively to convey a mood or a feeling, rather than a clear narrative?

• Observational

• Expository

• Participatory

• Poetic

What is a common technique used in expository documentaries to provide information or arguments?

• Voice-over narration

• Jump cuts

• Hand-held camera work

• Direct interviews

Which documentary style aims to observe the subjects without any interaction from the filmmaker?

• Observational

• Expository

• Participatory

• Poetic

What is the term for the editing technique that combines pieces of footage to condense space, time, and information?

• Montage

• Cross-cutting

• Match cut

• Jump cut

In documentary filmmaking, what is the purpose of using B-roll footage?

• To cover audio cuts

• To provide visual evidence to support the narrative

• To introduce new characters

• To create dramatic tension

Which technique is specifically used to give viewers a sense of being "in the moment" with the film's subjects?

• Voice-over narration

• Hand-held camera work

• Archival footage

• Re-enactments

What is the role of archival footage in documentary filmmaking?

• To provide historical context

• To fill gaps in the narrative

• To reduce production costs

• To increase the film's length

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a documentary film?

• To inform or educate

• To entertain

• To persuade or promote a particular viewpoint

• To solely generate profit