Documentary Analysis 5 and 6

http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/films/p004tml7

The documentary starts with some music playing and an old couple talking about how they first met. It shows the couple as if they are in a photo frame. At the bottom of the photo frame there is writing saying how long they have been married. The song is then used to fill in the gap when they are showing old pictures of the couples when they were young. I think this is a nice touch to the documentary. It gives you an insight into how they met and grew up together. I like this documentary as it shows how the old people fell in love when they were young and are still going strong when they are getting old.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/films/p004r1f8

I found Christmas with Dad compelling but rather sad-- it seems to me that more education would help the 'Dad' in such circumstances. The filmmaker might agree that a happier future appears unlikely. A beautifully structured film, and thought-provoking. 

Documentary Analysis 3 and 4

http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/films/p008yyfg

The way the documentary starts with the main operation and the voiceover throws you straight into what the documentary is about. I don't really like how they have done this as i feel it gives away straight away what you are about to watch. However i like how the writing appears explaining about the implant, making you more aware. I like how they have added in what the little boy can hear once he has been given the implant. Showing the difference between a child being given the chance to have the implant and a child that isn't 'allowed' to have one. It shows different deaf peoples lives and how simliar and different they are which i think is good. In the documentary its demonstrated how a deaf person could be described as underwater and in the deaf community. When someone is given the implant they are then able to come out of the water and enter the hearing community. I feel that this is an effective part of the documentary.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/films/p00n582m

Well made with fine shots and editing. While it is about boats and people who love boats, it has evocative connotations - salvaging and restoring our own personal history; unemployment, value, the countryside - and more - that should make it of interest to everyone. 5 stars. Excellent documentary, seamless between watching and the 'obsessive' enthusiasts.

Documentary Analysis 1 and 2

http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/films/p00fqktp

The documentary starts with an eerie scene making you wonder about what it is going to be about. A sound effect is played at the beginning making it sound scary. I like how the voiceover comes in over the top of the sound effects. The words that fade in the are very effective and i like how the title also fades in. There is a lot of clips of the scenery with a voiceover over the top. They then bring in a clip of the person they are interviewing i think this is effective. Music is played when no one is talking, filling in the empty gap. The clips of them spray painting shows what the documentary is about and shows how they are trying to improve the site. I feel that showing clips of them spray painting and having a voiceover over the top is a good idea and i would like to use these as some possible ideas for my documentary.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/films/p00bdl10

This was a good documentary with good shots. Nevertheless, I thought it was well filmed and a good subject matter. I liked this and laughed at the ballroom dancers doing the classic POV dance partner thing. I liked the way things were overlapped, sound and image, worked well, especially the guy who hates sundays ranting about an abyss during more shots of the ballroom dancers.