Different types of Documentary modes

Expository documentaries are another mode which a documentary can full under. These modes speak directly to the viewer, often proposing a strong argument and point of view. These documentaries try and persuade the viewer, seen with and objective with a superiority voice over to again persuade the viewer. This mode can be similarly linked to propaganda films as they offer an argumentative point of view.

Observational documentaries which simply observe with a minimum of intervention therefore, concerns itself with the truth.  No music, no interviews, and no narration is used, it allows viewer to make their own conclusion. It can be seen as a fly on the wall as it uses gives that perspective at does not interfere with the situation. These techniques is used to emulate realism and for the viewer to make their own conclusion.
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Interactive mode centers around interviews on contributors which are involved with the topic in hands. Gv’s and stock footage is also used to altogether gather an answer of a question which catalyst of this mode. This type of mode would feature music and graphics on screen however a presenter would not be seen as they would be located off camera.

Reflective mode is an anti-realist style of documentary and can be seen as can be seen as being completely different to the other modes from the way it is presented, as it shows the audience the behind the scenes of filming. The filming is usually handheld which permits the camera operator to film the presenter. The presenter can be often also being seen hold equipment or crew could be seen in reflections.

Poetic mode is a style of documentary which is seen as very artist as it can shot very abstract. The aim of this mode is to expressions of the world not the objects that represent them. This mode attempts to establish an emotional effect in a poetic way