The sound through out is very plain, there is little over the top music and mainly the use of the raw speech that is filmed along side the actions. I think they have chosen to do this to emphasis the tones used in the participants voices, this can reveal many interactions between Jack and his fans, showing a representation of a positive light.
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Discussion of clips & Sound
The clip i took interest in was taken from Winnebago man and represents and shows the moment when Jack Rebney meets his fans for the first time. It shows his reaction as being very suprised and his fans opinion on him isn't what he expected at all. He thought they would make fun of him, like the impression the views of the footage portrayed about Rebney. However Jack is very suprised to find out that this is not the case and they actually see Jack as an icon or idol. One fan even says they 'watch the footage whenever i'm sad, you cheer me up Jack'
The sound through out is very plain, there is little over the top music and mainly the use of the raw speech that is filmed along side the actions. I think they have chosen to do this to emphasis the tones used in the participants voices, this can reveal many interactions between Jack and his fans, showing a representation of a positive light.
The sound through out is very plain, there is little over the top music and mainly the use of the raw speech that is filmed along side the actions. I think they have chosen to do this to emphasis the tones used in the participants voices, this can reveal many interactions between Jack and his fans, showing a representation of a positive light.
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Significance of documentaries
Documentaries can be used to create different impacts on it's audience, depending on the type of documentary, depends on the message that is trying to be portrayed. Take Winnebago Man, this documentary is a participatory film which is aimed at the fans of John Rebney, to show the true side of the supposedly 'angriest man on earth'. Its a great way to show the real side to someone who has been hidden from the camera for years since the piece of footage was leaked on YouTube. The footage showed Rebney as a very angry man, someone who couldn't control their temper, i know they say you should judge people on first impressions, but considering that was the first and only thing the public knew about Rebney, that image stuck in their mind. The documentary helps to present the truth about an Innocent old man who was just having a bad day. At the end of the documentary, Rebney feels strong enough to see his fans and present the real Jack Rebney, his fans are surprised by the Jack Rebney they meet and this documentary helps to give the 'angriest man one earth's' point of view.
The documentary 'My new brain' is a very moving documentary which is presented in a different way to 'Winnebago man' instead of the film maker being in the film, asking the questions and generating the content, 'My new brain' is presented by Simon, a 19 year old student who, whilst at Newcastle university, fell off a wall and damaged his brain. The film is made to make people aware of the dangers of drinking, and what can lead from this. It also helps the viewer to understand the ordeal the family went through and how hard it was for Simon to regain his life back to normal again. from everyday tasks like getting himself dressed, to going back to work. The documentary is very moving and gives students and anyone who drinks a reality check about when to say enough. The use of Simon himself to be the presenter and the subject makes the film more personal and draws the main attention of the subject and not the film maker finding out answers like in 'Winnebago man'
The documentary 'My new brain' is a very moving documentary which is presented in a different way to 'Winnebago man' instead of the film maker being in the film, asking the questions and generating the content, 'My new brain' is presented by Simon, a 19 year old student who, whilst at Newcastle university, fell off a wall and damaged his brain. The film is made to make people aware of the dangers of drinking, and what can lead from this. It also helps the viewer to understand the ordeal the family went through and how hard it was for Simon to regain his life back to normal again. from everyday tasks like getting himself dressed, to going back to work. The documentary is very moving and gives students and anyone who drinks a reality check about when to say enough. The use of Simon himself to be the presenter and the subject makes the film more personal and draws the main attention of the subject and not the film maker finding out answers like in 'Winnebago man'
How is meaning created in experimental documentaries?
An experimental documentary is a non-standard form of film. The use of unusual and new forms of filming help to create a modern piece. An experimental documentary explores the abstract sides of portraying certain things; The use of hidden meaning behind the documentary helps to create a meaning and understanding for the audience who are watching it. many documentaries try to add an experimental side even if the genre is not experimental. This could be by either using new technologies or going further into the documentary by adding a new interesting subject or new edits, filming techniques and locations. Its all about creating a timeline of situations where they link together and help to create a story or persona where the shots link in with each other.
Comparison between classic and experimental documentaries
Classic and experimental documentaries, the differences that show the development in television documentaries can be shown through the comparison of the two products. The experimental documentary being 'Cows' and the more classic documentary being 'A damn nice caff'. When looking at the work of the experimental documentary 'Cows' you can see that they don't tend to follow the rules of a documentary, its experimental, the use of different camera angles and filming techniques, like being surrounded by 'Cows' shows a new way of capturing the image they are trying to portray.
On the other hand, Classic documentaries tend to follow the rules of making a documentary, using standard equipment, camera angles and filming techniques. 'A damn nice caff' uses sound overlapping to create a busier enviroment and mid-shots and high-angle shots to make transitions during the film. It also focuses on keeping the real surrounding sounds that are heard in the cafe, keeping the realistic and traditional way of creating a documentary still visible. Whereas 'Cows' puts emphasis on the abstract view the documentary is trying to portray by using new techniques and over the top music, giving the small subject a broadened representation.
On the other hand, Classic documentaries tend to follow the rules of making a documentary, using standard equipment, camera angles and filming techniques. 'A damn nice caff' uses sound overlapping to create a busier enviroment and mid-shots and high-angle shots to make transitions during the film. It also focuses on keeping the real surrounding sounds that are heard in the cafe, keeping the realistic and traditional way of creating a documentary still visible. Whereas 'Cows' puts emphasis on the abstract view the documentary is trying to portray by using new techniques and over the top music, giving the small subject a broadened representation.
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Analysis of 16 and Pregnant
16 and Pregnant, not an age where most women turn into mothers, but for this documentary the main subject is young mums and how they cope trying to raise a child whilst being a student and or having a job. The documentary is a observational and expository, this is because the film maker isn't shown on or off camera and the only voice over used is from the persons being filmed. It almost seems to be that the film maker isn't included at all and that the young mums are telling the viewers directly about their lives, adding their own voice over to the TV program. They use cartoon effects for writing and story telling, catching the viewer up with previous events that have happened in the show. The series episodes are split into different sections where they have 3-4 young mums showing their life to the camera's, each story has similar problems but the outcomes are different. The use of close up shots when the mums are feeling the strain of having a child, show the emotions and reveal how hard it is for them to juggle life. Some music is used at different parts, the music used usually reflects on the mood and happenings going on in that scene. Overall the TV documentary is different to a film, as it documents more than one person's life, compared to My New Brain where the subject was Simon and his accident and that was it, this way you can compare them and how they handle situations that are brought upon them. I think the excluded film maker is important to the documentary as if he was included it would seem as if it wasn't real, and set up. Leaving them out, gives us a sense of realism and as if we are directly watching the subject.
Thursday, 16 September 2010
My New Brain Documentary
My new brain, explores the difficulties, of a 20 year old man, who fell off a 20ft wall which incidentally caused damaged to his brain,of recovering after the accident. From start to finish you instantly feel sorry for him and sympathise what has happened and his recovery process. Whether he is in rehab or back at home with him family, he is still trying to learn the basics skills, which once were easy things which never used to face him. This documentary is different to the 'Winnabago man' it's more of a observational documentary as the film maker is out of the shot and seems no where to be seen. The film is purely filming and following Simon and his family and how his recovery process goes. The use of a tracking shot for most of the film, makes you feel as if you are personally following Simon on this journey to recovery. Also the use of abstract scenes when he returns to Newcastle (where the accident took place) makes that scene deep and emotional for the viewer to watch. Both films seem to make the viewer feel sorry for the characters and make you want to carry on watching, to see the end result, as you feel you are now part of the film. Simon goes through many challenges that once before where everyday things that never bothered him. When he returns to his job, the camera steps back allowing Simon to take control of the scene, making it look as if the camera isn't there and adding sympathy to the scene. Personally i felt as if i wanted to go and help him serve the dishes, as it seemed as if he was on his own. I was shocked to see a fast recovery from Simon and how his family thought about the situation, they kept referring to the 'old Simon' as if a part of him was always going to be lost. Simon knew what happened to him and that he would never go back to the way he was and i think this reality made the viewer feel as if they knew Simon and were urging him to be happy and get better as soon as possible. Overall i feel that the film maker wanted you to feel for Simon and wanted you to follow his journey to recovery as if you were a part of his life, so you could experience and see the reality of mistakes that can change your life.
Below is a link to the trailor:-
Introduction to Documentaries: Winnabago man
Winnabago man, a documentary which challenges the effect of cyber-bullying and how one man was named the angriest man in the world, through one tape which ended up on YouTube.
The Participatory documentary follows the footsteps of the film maker himself and the length this one man goes to, to find the 'Winnabago man' and why he feels the need to meet this man.
The film starts half way through the documentary, almost as if to hook you in and wonder why and how he found Jack Rebney. It then jumps back to how he eventually found this person. Throughout the footage used of the angriest man in the world, you start to feel as if this man is violent, horrible and really is the angriest man in the world, but as you follow the 78 year old man, years after the famous video was published, you grow attached to this sweet, innocent man who felt he was targeted with this tape. You get a sense of why this man was never to be seen during the period of time from the tape incident to when the documentary was made. It's almost as if he doesn't want the camera's to film him because he think it will end up like another 'Winnabago man' story. Little does he know that actually he has fans that adore him, which you later understand in the film. The use of reconstruction of past events makes it easier for the viewers to understand and continuous close up of Jack Rebneys face during emotional scenes poses sympathy of him and shows a different side to the alleged angriest man in the world. The narrative is easy to follow and draws you in at the beginning, making you want to find out about the real Jack Rebney. The director being a part of the film makes it a participatory documentary, showing his interest and helping to explain the meaning and point behind making this film. Overall I feel that it is a great film and helps to explain and make Cyber-bullying and stereotyping an awareness. At the start of the film you laugh and wonder why this man is so angry but come the end you feel sorry for him and realise that this is a real person who has feelings and because of this tape, feels he can't be himself anymore, it's a very moving film.
The Participatory documentary follows the footsteps of the film maker himself and the length this one man goes to, to find the 'Winnabago man' and why he feels the need to meet this man.
The film starts half way through the documentary, almost as if to hook you in and wonder why and how he found Jack Rebney. It then jumps back to how he eventually found this person. Throughout the footage used of the angriest man in the world, you start to feel as if this man is violent, horrible and really is the angriest man in the world, but as you follow the 78 year old man, years after the famous video was published, you grow attached to this sweet, innocent man who felt he was targeted with this tape. You get a sense of why this man was never to be seen during the period of time from the tape incident to when the documentary was made. It's almost as if he doesn't want the camera's to film him because he think it will end up like another 'Winnabago man' story. Little does he know that actually he has fans that adore him, which you later understand in the film. The use of reconstruction of past events makes it easier for the viewers to understand and continuous close up of Jack Rebneys face during emotional scenes poses sympathy of him and shows a different side to the alleged angriest man in the world. The narrative is easy to follow and draws you in at the beginning, making you want to find out about the real Jack Rebney. The director being a part of the film makes it a participatory documentary, showing his interest and helping to explain the meaning and point behind making this film. Overall I feel that it is a great film and helps to explain and make Cyber-bullying and stereotyping an awareness. At the start of the film you laugh and wonder why this man is so angry but come the end you feel sorry for him and realise that this is a real person who has feelings and because of this tape, feels he can't be himself anymore, it's a very moving film.
Below is a link to the trailer for the film:-
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