2. Editing
• Inspirations/Examples:
• All expository.
• British way of death (BBC) Use of title cards to introduce new
subject and archive footage.
http://bobnational.net/programme.php?archive=15645&view=flas
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• Exposure: British way of death (ITV) Expose of malpractice within
the funeral industry. More unusual transitions for doc such as split
screen. http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=325738
• Dead good job: More light hearted. Also interactive. Characters talk
to director while working. Jaunty music in the background.
http://bobnational.net/programme.php?archive=115239&view=fla
sh_player

3. • Style: Extensive use of cutaways, use of music with
interview overlaid to create density. Use of
lighting, may have to be adjusted to be brighter. If
family run business, use of archive footage and
juxtapose with present for comparisons.
• Tone: Aiming for more light-hearted, entertaining
approach achieved through combination of music.
• Highlighting key moments by having longer takes that
has relevance after emotional moment, ie on
interviewee’s face or a certain item eg, wedding photo.

4. • ‘Note all emotional high points or unexpected
outcomes. These contain the clues pointing
toward a successful film. You must work out
where they come from and what they signify.
Almost, certainly these moments of delivery
are so significant they represent the mainstays
of the future film.’ –Rabidger, Directing the
Documentary, 5th ed.