Ancillary Task Deconstructions: Listings Magazine Double Page Spread

My final ancillary task will be ‘a double-page spread from a listings magazine focused on the documentary’. The first DPS I have chosen to deconstruct is from the ‘We Love TV’ magazine and is pictured below. Although this article is based upon a drama series rather than a documentary, it will allow me to grasp the recurring conventions and increase my knowledge on how to create my ancillary task.

LAYOUT	In the top left-hand corner ‘The big interview’ suggests that there is an article of this nature in every issue. This would create a sense of structure to the magazine and allow regular readers to know what to expect. As I would like my DPS to appear as though it would be found in a real listings magazine this may be an element I decide to include when designing it. A feature I feel is vitally important within this article is the box which states when the programme is on and which channel. Therefore, if the reader finds the article interesting and believe it is something they would like to watch, they don’t have to look through the rest of the magazine to find out this information. Due to this, I have already decided I will ensure I include the date, time and channel of when my documentary will be aired within my ancillary task. This particular DPS also includes a sub-article in a column down the right hand side of the page. I believe that sub-articles are light-hearted, fun, and offer the reader a break from the heavy text within the main article. This also takes up a substantial amount of the DPS making the main article appear as less daunting to read. As a result, more people may be likely to read it, increasing their interest in the programme and consequently an increase in viewing numbers. If I were to include a sub-article I would have to ensure it was relevant to my documentary in order to interest the reader (e.g. A list of the main cast members top 5 favourite motorbikes). There is a very simple colour scheme consisting of only 3 colours (black, white and gold). This simplicity keeps the pages looking neat despite the fact that there is a lot going on due to the multiple images. Due to this I will use a simple colour scheme when creating my own double page spread as I believe it looks professional and prevents the pages from looking crowded.
IMAGES	There are a lot more images on this DPS than I expected to see. This has made me believe that due to the fact that this is about something that is going to be on TV, it is important to supply the reader with a lot of visual elements. It appears as though the whole two pages, not including the sub-article, is taken over by a large image and the article is simply set upon a white background on top of this. Numerous other images are present across the two pages however the one which I found most interesting is the close-up of the writer of the article, present in the top left-hand corner of the page. I believe this is something I have previously seen within listings magazines and I will definitely consider incorporating this into my double-page spread to create a realistic feel. I am keen in adopting the approach of including sub-images within the article as it breaks the text up slightly and also adds visual aid to things which are mentioned. Captions are included on each of the images to explain their relevance to the reader.
TEXT	There is a line above the article which gives a very short and concise description of what the programme is about. This would be an effective feature in intriguing the reader, causing them to read on. After reading the article they would be more likely to watch the programme and so, in effect, this punchy line could have an effect on ratings. Due to this, I will definitely include a feature similar to this within the double page spread I create. A further way in which the reader is persuaded to read the article is through the use of pull quotes. They gather interest from the reader as they want to view these quotes in context and as a result I believe I will use at least one pull quote within my ancillary task. Although interviews can be written in a question and answer format, this article does not do so and instead adopts a narrative feel. This gives more credibility to the writer who, as previously stated, is pictured in the top left hand corner. As of yet, I am unsure as to how I will formulate my article as I would like to view 2 more double page spreads before I decide what appears to be the recurring convention. Within the article itself, extra information about the cast members such as their age is included. Due to this, I may decide to inform the reader about personal aspects of my main character throughout my article as they may identify with him and consequently watch the documentary. Conventions which are evident here and I am already aware I will have to include when creating my DPS is the fact that the text is set out in columns and begins with a drop capital. This is a recurring feature throughout all magazines and so it would be necessary for me to include this if I want my work to appear professional.

The next listings magazine I looked at was ‘TV Choice’. However, I was unable to find a double page spread based upon one programme within this magazine. Instead, I chose to deconstruct the double page spread below ignoring the advertisement on the left. I am still able to grasp conventions from articles within listings magazines from analysing this single page, I just have to bear in mind that they would have to be applied to a double page spread when creating my ancillary task.

LAYOUT	In the same way as the previous DPS states ‘the big interview’ in the corner, this page has ‘This week’ alongside the logo of the magazine. As this is clearly a recurring convention and so I will definitely include something along these lines in one of the top corners within my work. Once again, there is a box before the beginning of the article stating what channel the programme is on and when. This vital information appears to be necessary for articles such as this and so I will ensure I incorporate this into my own double page spread. The heading and article are maintained within a blue box, adding a border to the page. Upon focusing on this page I have decided I like the aesthetic effect this blue border has. It breaks the page up slightly and adds more focus onto the main image as this is the only thing that breaks the border. Although I am unsure as of yet whether I will include this within my own task, I will definitely remember that this is something I can include when creating my flat plan. The above page has a more eccentric colour scheme than the previous DPS, consisting of primary colours (red, blue, yellow and white). These colours comply more with what I would assume to be included in a listings magazine. The brightness would attract the reader’s attention, thus making them aware of the programme and more likely to watch it.
IMAGES	There are 3 images on this page, one main image and 2 sub-images. This is the same as the previous DPS if not including the images in the sub-article. Due to this, I believe my DPS will also utilise 1 main image and 2 sub-images. Similar to the ‘We Love TV’ article, captions are included to explain the relevance of the images.
TEXT	The heading and subheading are both rhetorical questions. These would draw the reader in as they would want to know the answer to the questions, subsequently reading the article to find out. This type of heading is appropriate for an article such as this, based on a soap series, however may not be suitable for my own DPS. The word ‘FAVOURITE’ appearing in a bubble stands out and is immediately recognisable to a reader, even if just flicking through the magazine. Due to this, if bubbles fit in with the design of my DPS I will include them where possible. Within the article itself, a surname appears within square brackets ‘[Woodyatt]’. This is a professional typographical feature which I will consider when writing my own article. At the end of the article the name of the journalist, Jon Peake, appears in bold. This is a contrast to the previous article where the journalist is named in the top left hand corner and even accompanied by a photo. I prefer the way the ‘We Love TV’ article recognises the journalist and so I will not gain inspiration from this article. Finally, the only text other than the page number which appears outside of the blue border is ‘Photos: BBC’. If I include images which are stills from my documentary I will ensure I also include ‘credit’ to the TV channel which I decide it will be aired on.

My final deconstruction is also from the 'We Love TV' magazine and is pictured below:

LAYOUT	In the same way as the two above DPS, this has a ticker in the top left-hand corner. As this DPS is from the same magazine, but different issue, of my first deconstruction, this also includes images of the interviewers.   A notable convention which has now appeared in all three deconstructions is the box at the beginning of the article including essential info such as the channel the programme is on and when it begins. Due to the fact that this has featured in all of my deconstructions I have decided I will definitely include this within my ancillary task. As well as this, there are sub-articles on either side of this DPS, one of which is relevant to the main article and the other is advertising other TV programmes which may be of interest to someone who watches ‘Phillip’s Text Santa Marathon’. This works well as the DPS is based on Christmas however I feel that within my own task only one sub-article would be appropriate. Once again, there is a colour scheme consisting of 3 colours (red, white and green) and therefore I will also utilise as simplistic colour scheme. These colours are appropriate to the Christmas theme and therefore I will have to choose colours which are appropriate for my documentary.
IMAGES	Similar to my first deconstruction, the main image appears to be the main focus of the page as the article simply lies on top of it. I find this effective and aesthetically pleasing and as a result believe I will adopt a similar style when creating my own DPS.   There are also multiple other sub-images and throughout my deconstructions I have learnt that it is not enough to include just one image. As a result, I will include various other images such as stills from my documentary within my ancillary task.
TEXT	Contrasting to the previous articles, this one appears in a question and answer format. This works well because Phillip Schofield is a household name and people care what he has to say. However, I feel this may not be appropriate for my documentary featuring an unknown person. The heading is a catchy play on words but I personally prefer the idea of having a pull quote as the heading.   However, this DPS does include a pull quote which, in the same way as my first deconstruction, is placed inside a circular bubble. As a result, if I choose to include pull quotes throughout my article I believe I will place them inside a shape rather than just on their own. This is because it causes them to stand out and is also visually appealing.   The inclusion of a drop capital at the beginning of the article creates a professional look and as a result I will include this when creating my DPS.



Newspaper Flat Plan

I have created the flat plan below for my ancillary task of a newspaper advertisement using my knowledge from my previous deconstructions:

 

 

Due to the information gathered from my audience research I have decided to make my documentary in the style of those aired on Channel 4. Due to this, I will include the Channel 4 logo on my advertisement, as seen above.

 

The main part of my advertisement will be an image of John standing in front of his motorbike. Newspaper advertisements have to be aesthetically pleasing in order to catch the readers eye to avoid them flicking past it. As a result, I will attempt to make my photograph as artistic and aesthetically pleasing as possible.

 

Other than this, the advertisement will be very minimalistic in order to follow the conventions of existing Channel 4 advertisements. The essential information will be written in a black font and set upon a white background. Not only will this ensure that it looks like a realistic advertisement for Channel 4, it will ensure that the information stands out from the photograph. The only other writing which will appear on my advert is the website.

 

However, upon constructing my ancillary task I may later decide to include a sponsor.

 

Double Page Spread Flat Plan

Below is my flat plan for my ancillary task of a double page spread from a listings magazine:

 

I gathered much inspiration from the previous double page spread deconstructions, particularly the first one as I was drawn to the aesthetics of this page. However, I ensured that the elements I have decided to include were recurring conventions throughout my DPS deconstructions and as a result would ensure my task appears as professional and realistic.

I have decided that the main image will take up the full two pages, apart from the segment allocated for the sub article. This will be an image of the main cast member, John, and he will be standing on the left hand side of the left page with the rest of the image simply being his surroundings and perhaps his motorbike. I have chosen to style the page in this way as the double page spreads I deconstructed appeared to have an image as the main focus of the page.

Furthermore, I have designed a DPS which moves slightly away from the typical magazine convention of including a heading by gathering inspiration from the 'We Love TV' DPS. Due to this, I will use a large pull quote at the bottom of the pages rather than a heading at the top. I believe this is effective as quotes taken out of context often seem bizarre and as a result intrigue the reader and persuade them to read the article in order to learn of the context.

I will also include a shape in the top left hand corner which I have noted as a recurring convention and will include text such as 'Exclusive Interview' or 'New This Week'. I may decide to include a small image of myself as the interviewer, as seen in the first DPS deconstruction but, as of yet, I have not made a definite decision on this.

Although I have not currently chosen the colour scheme, I am aware it will be simple and consist of few colours. One of these colours will be used to draw a line along the bottom of the page, as seen above. The main image will not pass this line therefore leaving a white space which the page number will appear in.

A further feature is the inclusion of a sub-article in a column down the right hand page. I believe this would be appropriate for the readers of listings magazines as they would enjoy a break from the heavy text within the main article. I believe my sub-article will consist of a list of John's favourite motorbikes or a list of the motorbikes he has previously owned.

Finally, in order for my DPS to be successful it is vitally important that the article is set out in columns. Not only this, but I will also include sub-images throughout which would be stills from the documentary. I decided to use stills as this has been a notably recurring element throughout my deconstructions.

Opening Shot List

Although the majority of my main task will be natural and unplanned due to the fact that it is a documentary, the opening sequence will be planned and take place as follows:

- Long shot of the cast member walking towards the camera with his bike clothing on (leather pants, leather boots, leather jacket, helmet and gloves) and another of the same however with his helmet in his hand rather than wearing it. This will be edited so that it flicks between the two shots as he approaches the camera.
- Close-up of the exhaust pipe of the motorbike along with the sound of the engine revving.
- Pan shot as the motorbike moves.
- Title card will then appear.
- Long shot of him standing in front of his motorbike with a voiceover of his own voice introducing himself. (e.g. 'I'm John, I'm 52 years old and I've been riding since I was __')

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I have also decided upon another sequence of shots which I would like to include within my documentary as I believe it would appear as something you would see in a professionally made one.
- The shot will show the interview taking place indoors, probably using a mid-shot.
- The screen will then switch to show the cast member outside cleaning his bike. However, the previous interview will continue as a voiceover.
- The voiceover will stop when he has finished answering the question and he will begin speaking as he is cleaning his bike.

Equipment List

I need to ensure that I am well prepared and ready to begin filming to avoid any set-backs due to missing equipment. In order to do this I have created the below equipment list:

- Camera
- Tripod
- Tracks
- Microphones
  I believe the microphone on the camera may be of a high enough quality for an interview taking place indoors. However, if I find this to not be the case I will use a clip on microphone which would be attached to the clothing of the cast member. As well as this, I will use a boom for scenes taking place outside in order to ensure that the speech is easily audible and not drowned out by background noise.
- Tracks
- Go-pro camera
 Due to the expense of these I do not feel this is a necessary piece of equipment. However, if it is possible for me to access one then I would use it to attach to the front of the motorbike for shots showing it on the move.
- Sheet
 I could use this for the backdrop of the interview but, at the moment, I am unsure of what I would like the background to be.

Cast and Crew List

CAST
John Bradley - The documentary will supply an insight into his life and love of biking.

CREW
I will be working alone on the planning, pre-production and majority of production. However, due to elements of filming taking place outside I will need assistance from someone capable of holding the boom whilst I hold the camera. This assistant crew member role will be taken on by my sister, Amy Bradley.

If I feel as though my footage may become tedious, making my documentary boring, I will hold another interview with someone who holds a contrasting view on biking (believes it is dangerous etc.). As of now, my cast list consists of only one person however, if the above turns out to be the case another cast member will be required.

Interview Questions

I have began thinking about the route I would like to take with my documentary and have constructed a list of preliminary questions which could be subject to change. I have decided that my work is going to give the viewer an insight into this single persons life, almost like a 'fly on the wall'. Below are some of the questions I am considering asking:

- What made you want to ride motorbikes?
I will include this question if the response is interesting and would make good viewing. However, if not I do not have to use the footage.
- How old were you when you started riding motorbikes?
- How many have you had/what kind?
- Do you prefer riding in a group or on your own? What do you like about it or get out of it?
- Have you had any accidents? Or has anyone you know?
- What modifications have you made to your bike?
- What would be your response to people that think riding motorbikes is dangerous?
- What is the longest journey you have done on your motorbike? Is there anywhere you have always wanted to ride?
- What rallys do you attend? What do you like about them? What are they like?

There are many questions above and my main task will only be 5 minutes long. Due to this, I believe I will record responses to them all and only include those which I feel are relevant, interesting or fit together appropriately. I am also going to talk to the main cast member and find out if there is anything he feels would be interesting to discuss or any questions he would like to alter slightly. I am going to allow him to read the questions prior to the interview to avoid stammering, pauses or awkwardness on camera.

Institutional Research

Camera Shots and Angles

Using the documentary style film 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' I have identified numerous camera shots and angles which I will attempt to include within my documentary.

HIGH-ANGLE SHOT - When the camera angle is located above the eyeline. This angle is usually used to make someone appear as vulnerable or of less importance however this would not tend to be the case within a documentary. Instead, this could be used to fit numerous people into one shot as seen below.

MID SHOT - They attempt to show what you would see when looking at a person in real life. Mid shots work well when the intent is to deliver information and allow for movement such as hand gestures as seen in the supporting image. I could use this when interviewing a subject.

CLOSE UP SHOT - These are used to ensure the audience notice something relevant or of importance.  They can show detail or emphasise a persons emotional state by giving the audience a clearer view of their face. I could use close ups within my documentary to show something that the subject is talking about as they do so.

TWO SHOT - A natural way to introduce two people and follow their interaction without getting distracted by their surroundings. 

 OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT - This is framed from behind a person who is looking at the subject. It is common to cut between these shots during a conversation, alternating the view between the different speakers and I may choose to include this within my own work if I feel it is necessary.

LOW-ANGLE SHOT - A shot from a camera angle anywhere below the eyeline looking up. It can be used to make a person look powerful which I don't feel will be necessary within my documentary however it could be used to express or exaggerate the size of a motorbike.

LONG SHOT - Shows an entire object or human figure and places it in relation to its surroundings.

  

ESTABLISHING SHOT - Usually the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place.

Ancillary Task Deconstructions: Newspaper Advertisement

As one of my ancillary tasks I will be creating a newspaper advertisement for my documentary. The purpose of an advertisement is to attract an appropriate audience and inform them of when and where they can view it. Below are 3 existing advertisements which I will draw inspiration from:

First, I have chosen to deconstruct the poster of the movie 'I Ride' as I believe it would appeal to a similar audience to my documentary. The poster depicts 3 images: One of a character riding side on, one of the characters riding together and one of the characters standing in the foreground. The images convey the stereotypical biker with long hair and a beard, reinforced further through elements such as leather boots, sunglasses and a bandana. This is something that I am going to incorporate into my own poster as the main cast member has long hair and a beard, and also dresses in this manner when going out on his motorbike. The image in the forefront appears to have been taken at a slightly low angle which makes them appear more poignant and of importance, a feature I could adopt when creating my own poster.

The images have been taken outside in natural lighting however, through editing, a sepia tone has been added making it almost reminiscent of an old fashioned 'wanted' poster. I feel this is an original and aesthetically pleasing idea, one of which I will bare in mind when designing my own advert. Due to the lack of colour within the images, the title and other text consequently stand out. As the purpose of the advertisement is to encourage people to watch the film, it is vital that information such as the premiere date stands out in this way. Consequently, this is a convention I believe is of importance and I should utilise myself.

The final element of this poster is the use of fonts and text itself. It features a catchy tagline, the majority of which consists of monosyllabic words. As a result it is punchy and memorable, something which may persuade people to watch it, assisting the advertisement in achieving it's purpose. Therefore I will also attempt to include an effective tagline within my ancillary task. As well as this, I believe it is particularly important that the title is larger than any other text featured, making it instantly recognisable to the audience what is being advertised. The above also features credits and in order to make my ancillary task appear as realistic I feel this is something I should include. Finally, the addition of the logo and website of the institution, as seen on the bottom of the poster, is something I would like to utilise.

All in all, I believe this poster is excellent in achieving it’s purpose and is also aesthetically pleasing. I would like to gain ideas from this and adapt them to create an effective and realistic looking advertisement for my documentary.

Ancillary Text Deconstructions from lucybradley95

Main Task Deconstructions

In order to gain ideas on how to create a professional and effective documentary I have deconstructed 3 existing documentaries. From this I have been able to decide what works effectively, and therefore I will include in my own, and elements which I don't feel worked as well.

Firstly, I deconstructed the documentary 'Born To Ride' as it is based upon the same topic as my documentary will be. 





SOUND
- Although there is an independent narrator, some parts of the documentary are narrated by the cast themselves. As they are talking/telling a story, the camera is showing the audience something other than the face of the person talking. This narration from cast members is also used at the very beginning, although the camera is showing the face of the person that is talking, it is just showing them smiling rather than an interview format. I am definitely going to consider using this when first introducing my main cast member at the beginning of my documentary.
- Quite often throughout the documentary you don't hear the interviewer asking the questions, just the interviewees responses. As well as this, the interviewee may repeat the question and this is something I have also noticed when watching documentaries in the past. Due to this, this may be a convention I would have to include in order to make my documentary appear professional and realistic.
- Background music has been used effectively in the sense that the same tune is used each time shots of them riding are shown. I believe this creates a sense of structure and familiarity with the audience and holds the documentary together. Prior to this I was unaware of how important my choice and use of music would be however I am now aware that this is something I am going to have to decide upon with great care and consideration.
- The most common sound throughout the documentary is motorbike engines. This is something which would be of interest to the audience however I will have to ensure the volume is appropriate as in the above documentary people are talking over the engine noises and you can hear them speak clearly. I would like to be able to create the same effect without drowning out their voices.

CAMERA SHOTS/ANGLES & EDITING
- An establishing shot was used at the beginning and at each change of setting to introduce the scene. I believe this is important so the audience are aware of where the interviews/action is taking place and therefore will be sure to include these within my main task.
- Close-ups were also utilised effectively, showing detail to elements such as badges on the bikers jackets. As well as this, they were used when introducing the cast members by providing the audience with a close up of their face. I feel this is important as they are guided through the documentary by these people so they should be given an opportunity to familiarise themselves with them. Due to this, I have decided I will use close ups within interviews.
- Effective over-the-shoulder shots have been used when the bikers are riding which I would like to use in my own documentary however feel this may be too dangerous to achieve. As a result, I may use a go-pro camera attached to the bikers helmet or front of his bike to create a point of view shot.
- The above documentary also includes shots taken into the mirror of the motorbike. Although this, once again, may be too dangerous to do whilst the bikes are moving. I could include a shot like this taken on a stationary motorbike.
- Tracking shots have been used frequently throughout and due to this it appears as though this is a relevant and suitable convention for me to utilise myself.
- One of my favourite camera movements used throughout is the reverse zoom used to show one biker then zooming out to show the full extent and vast size of the rally. Although this is creates a great effect within this situation, I am unsure as to whether this will be relevant within my own documentary as it will not be taking place at a rally. However, if I can find a way to incorporate this movement into my main task I will be sure to do so.
- The editing shifts between showing the person talking to showing them riding whilst maintaining their interview as a voiceover. This is something that appears within many documentaries and I feel is necessary in order to ensure my documentary appears professional.
- Title cards have been used to introduce the locations, the letters appearing one by one. I believe I will include title cards such as this within my own documentary however I may not have the letters appearing individually and create a new way of doing this in order to make it original.
- As documentaries are informative, there is a part within the above where a fact appears on the screen. However, instead of the writing appearing on a black background as the title cards do, the background is an unfocused shot. This allows the text to be read easily whilst not taking the focus away from the documentary. This is one of my favourite parts of the documentary and something I am eager to use myself.
- I like the way in which the names of the people speaking appear along the bottom of the screen in the same format throughout. I am therefore going to attempt to create a similar effect within my main task.


MISE-EN-SCENE
- The 'props' used may not necessarily be referenced to as props as, due to the fact that it is a documentary, they are all naturally occurring elements. However, it could be said that the bikes themselves are props and one which will feature in my own documentary.
- Protective motorbike clothing such as leather pants, jackets and helmets are worn throughout and my main cast member will also be seen wearing this clothing.
- Various different locations have been used such as simply standing outside, coffee shops and on the road. I will definitely be including outside shots and on the move features within my main task.
- The lighting used is all very natural as the majority of it is shot outside. Due to the fact that it is a real documentary lights haven't been used to create a particular effect and therefore I will also attempt to use as much natural lighting as possible.

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Next, I deconstructed the second episode from the docu-series 'Grayson Perry: Who Are You?' aired on Channel 4. I looked at this until the first advert break as I felt this was enough for me to grasp the way in which the documentary was formulated and pick out relevant and helpful features.

- As this is a docu-series rather than a single episode documentary, the introduction shows various clips from throughout the series with the voiceover, who is also the presenter, explaining what it is about. Prior to this I had not thought about making my documentary a part of a docu-series however this is now something that I may consider.
- Some of these clips, and other images, appeared side by side almost as if a split-screen. This was an effective way of condensing the series without taking up too much time.
- This all appears before the title card and as a result I will attempt to include a small clip from the documentary or some sort of moving image prior to the appearance of the title.
- In this case the title appears word by word and moves around a lot with an accompanied drum roll-esque sound. As a result, it creates a dramatic effect and may provoke excitement within the audience resulting in them wanting to watch the documentary rather than turning the channel over. I will therefore attempt to create a moving title sequence within my main task.
- It shows the presenter speaking as a voiceover whilst showing him doing other things such as drawing or looking at pictures. As a result, the speech is clear and easily audible rather than him speaking whilst drawing. I will attempt to adopt this effect within my own documentary by using interviews with the main cast member as a voiceover whilst showing clips of him when he is not talking.
- I was introduced to a new concept when watching this documentary in the way in which it sets the scene. Usually, I have noticed that establishing shots tend to be used initially when changing locations in order to introduce it to the audience. However, when introducing the Jesus Centre a low angle was used first followed by an establishing shot. The use of a low angle expresses the importance of the location and could be something I choose to include within my main task if I feel it is relevant.
- As well as the presenter being a narrator, there are also shots of him talking to the camera utilising camera shots such as mid-shots and close ups. This allows the audience to identify with Perry more, as it appears as though he is talking to them on a more personal level compared to when he is just a voiceover.
- It was effectively expressed when a night had gone by as it showed a building from the outside at night then the screen faded to black. When it faded back to light and was daytime it was accompanied by bird sounds which clearly informed the audience that it was morning without having to state this fact. I really liked the effect of fading to black and then back to light and will consequently attempt to fit this into my main task. However, I will try not to include it if it is not relevant or appears pointless.
- Point of view shots were used such as when Perry was taking a photograph and the audience is allowed to see the screen on the camera in the same way he would. This further allows the audience to identify him which is also done through the use of over the shoulder shots. These were used when Perry was talking to Matt. The camera flipped between being over Perry's shoulder looking at Matt, and Matt's shoulder looking at Perry. I will also use these shots if there is a part of my documentary where two people are conversing.
- Due to the fact that it is a documentary, and everything that is seen is real, natural diegetic noises (such as the stirring of a teacup) occur throughout. My own main task will also include noises such as this as I am creating a real documentary.
- At one point, other people within the programme take over the role of narration. This is only for a short period of time however whilst this is happening there is also a change in the visual elements. The image appears as dull in colour and out of focus. Not only this, but it is in slightly slow motion. As I am going to have my cast member as the narrator this may not be something I am able to use within my own documentary but I feel it was aesthetically pleasing, original and worked very well in this instance.

- As it comes up to the break, the hashtag #graysonperry appears in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. This would encourage the audience to tweet about the programme which could create hype and work as a free advertisement. As a result, I have decided I will include a link to social media within my main task.

- The title card which appears before the break is the same as the title card which appeared at the beginning. Not only does this create a sense of structure but it would also create less work in having to make a new one for the end of each part. As a result, if I choose to have my documentary going to a break I will use the same title card that I use at the beginning.

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Finally, I looked at a Channel 5 documentary 'World War II In Colour' which differs greatly to the two previously mentioned documentaries. This is because it is strictly educational and consists only of a narrator dictating over old war footage. Due to the fact that this is extremely different to the direction I am planning on going with my documentary, I am aware that I will not gather a lot of inspiration from this documentary. However, I felt that it was useful to look at this as it allowed me to identify what conventions are relevant to documentaries as a whole, no matter what kind, and as a result what it is necessary for me to include in my main task.

- It began in the same way as the Grayson Perry documentary in the sense that it had introductory footage prior to the appearance of the title card. Due to the fact that this appears to be a recurring convention if I choose to have my 5 minute clip coming from the beginning of a documentary I will also utilise this feature.

- Although I would use very different music within my work, watching this documentary allowed me to see how important music is in creating the mood. The patriotic and powerful tune at the beginning instantly constructs a sense of comradery. This has let me know how important my choice of music and sound will be and I will therefore ensure I allocate a suitable amount of time for music choices.

- This is further reinforced through the way in which the music suits what is being shown on screen. For example, the music crescendos when a bomb goes off and when a missile takes off.

- Text appears along the bottom of the screen to inform the audience of what this part of the documentary is about (e.g. "The Soviet Steamroller"). A similar feature was used within the first documentary I looked at whereby it informed the audience of the location. Therefore, if I feel it is possible to include this within my own work I will be sure to do so in an attempt to make it appear as professional.

- The narrators voice is clear throughout and his speech is relevant to what is being shown on screen. I will use the most high quality microphone I have access to in order to ensure that the speech is clearly audible as muffled speech would make my documentary appear as amateur.

- Contrasting to the two previous documentaries, this documentary utilises animation. This is used when a map appears on screen. The map is translucent and therefore the audience is still able to partially see war clips beneath it. Although I don't feel that it will be necessary for me to include animation within my documentary it is helpful for me to be aware that this element can be included if I feel the need to.