Docu Drama is a type of television program or film which is re-acted to represent an event. Docu Drama are slightly dramatic to make the Program/film better and more interesting to watch. What I like most about Docu Drama's is it is interesting to see how they have reacted it as there are many film today which have been reacted to represent a past event such as Titanic but it is also dramatized to keep the audience engaged.
Docu Dramas do not have presenters as it is a drama re-in acting an event also there is no narrator telling the story. These programs are based on real events but are not entirely accurate, as some may have extra scenes to make the program more entertaining.
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Docu Soap
Docu Soap is a television documentary series in which the lives of the people filmed are presented as entertainment or drama. During shows they usually have multiple story lines between each person to keep the show interesting and entertaining. These story lines may link to the next weeks show which a montage at the end may show, and this makes the audience want to find out what happens next.
There tends to be a lot of drama involved again to make it more interesting and also entertaining.
In Docu Soaps they have different characters with different personality so it makes the story line of the show more interesting. For example in Runs House, the people in the show all have different characters which makes the show different and more entertaining to watch.
In Docu Soaps they have different characters with different personality so it makes the story line of the show more interesting. For example in Runs House, the people in the show all have different characters which makes the show different and more entertaining to watch.
The example I have chosen is Miami ink. Miami ink is a program about a famous tattoo shop in the heart of Miami each episode is generally the same with customers getting a tattoo which means something to them and them getting all emotional about it. They also focus on the tattoo artists and there life and friendship with the other tattoo artists.
It is a popular Docu soap as a few celebrity's appear on the program getting a tattoo, and are also interviewed about the tattoo they are getting and why they are getting it.
In this program we see at the end of the episode, a montage of next weeks show giving us a glimpse of what is going to happen, like a cliff hanger which makes the audience want to know what happens next.
Infotainment are programs which are factual but are also entertaining to watch, and may be a bit comical. As factual programs are not the most popular types of programs/documentaries, they make it more entertaining to watch to increase the popularity of the show and increase the viewings. Although it is factual and is based on a specific topic, they tend to move away from the subject and include small topics which may be related to the main topic.
Infotainment shows have presenters who can anchor the audience and keep them interested, meaning the presenters have to be entertaining and must know about the topic they are about, being an expert in that field.
Also it comes across as entertainment and factual, so the shows are entertaining to watch but they also give information and are factual.
Infotainment shows have presenters who can anchor the audience and keep them interested, meaning the presenters have to be entertaining and must know about the topic they are about, being an expert in that field.
Also it comes across as entertainment and factual, so the shows are entertaining to watch but they also give information and are factual.
The example I have chosen is Soccer AM, soccer AM is a program broadcast-ed on Saturday mornings with two presenters talking about football and the latest news. Soccer AM also includes games, quiz's and has guests which appear during the show such as footballers, singers etc. To increase the popularity of the show they have different guests appear each week and singers are not related to football, but they appear on the show to attract a different type of audience and to increase the viewings.
They keep the audience anchored into the show by speaking directly into the camera and talking to the audience as if they are apart of the show.
In Top Gear they have three different presenters who have completely different personality's and characters, they are all entertaining in their own way and keep the show interesting but they are also experts in the field of the subject as they go into depth about the subject they are talking about.
Reality TV
Reality TV shows involve real people who are filmed about situations, and may contain a presenter depending on the show. Reality TV shows are programs/documentaries filmed on real events of real people and show it from their point of view. Reality TV shows are edited as it is too long to show, the director films for a period of days and edits all the days into one episode as some parts being recorded are unnecessary. Also Reality TV shows have started to cast celebrity's as it would be popular to watch, entertaining but also may be scripted to make it more entertaining.
The example I have chosen is Extreme Makeover, this show is about a family getting the house re-done and modernized to make their lives better as there may have been a disaster in their life. In the show they have a presenter who is also an expert in D.I.Y, and they also show a bit of background about the family to show the audience what tough time they are going through.
In this show we see footage of multiple days edited into one show as they show would be too long to watch, we see this as the graphics show what day it is and how much time they have left.
Also they have some surprise celebrity's to come on the program and help out, which raises the views for the show, for example they had usher appear.
Educational Television
Educational shows are programs which provide factual information aswell as educational information. The purpose of these programs is to educate the audience, there are two types of educational TV in the sense of style, one being very factual and based only facts and education and the second type is learning through actors and in different scenarios, them acting out a situation and making it educational by providing the facts which is more entertaining.
The program I have chosen is Horrible Histories, Horrible Histories is a program based on history but the more gruesome side which is more specific as it focuses on a sub-genre of history. Horrible History's includes a presenter which is a puppet rat (related to the topic as there were many rats before) which is different, and the program is educational through actors e.g. A person acting as King Henry and singing about his 9 wives, here we are educated about how King Henry had 9 wives.
Also it is more entertaining to watch rather than someone telling you the information.
Wildlife documentary
Wildlife programs focus on animals in the wilderness, concentrating on animals in the wild and in their habitat. These programs are popular as they give us an insight on how animals live in the wild, how they hunt, sleep etc. We see handheld footage to give the effect that we are there and also a establishing shots to make it look professional. As animals can't speak apart from parrots, there is a voice over to tell us what is going on like a narrator.
The program I have chosen is Planet Earth which is a wildlife documentary narrated by David Attenborough. What I find interesting about this documentary is the type of shots they capture and the story's they tell with it, which I find interesting. What makes it interesting is the narrator, if they sound interesting and they sound like they know what they are talking about it doesn't make it boring, as he is an expert in that field it makes it believable.
It includes footage in the wild which we can't see usually as it is dangerous in the wild, and in planet Earth they show a lot of footage in the wild such as amateur camera, the camera man using a handheld camera and not using a tripod as the action is taking place and their is not enough time to set up the equipment.
Make Over show
Make Over shows are programs about real people making a change in their life due to a problem they suffer. Make over shows have presenters which are experts in their fields as they are the ones who are changing the person and helping them change. The presenter is usually a person who tells the audience the situation and also the expert giving the advice.
Also make over shows have presenters who are not bossy but calm and positive as the people on the show need a positive boost to change.
Also make over shows have presenters who are not bossy but calm and positive as the people on the show need a positive boost to change.
The show I have chosen which is a Make Over show is MTV Made. This program is about ordinary people who want to make a change in their life or want to be something they always wanted to be such as people wanting to loose weight, someone learning to become a break dancer, weightlifter, mountain biker etc. The people involved are aged around 16-20, in each episode there is someone different presenting but also mentoring and training the person who wants to make the change. These people are the experts which is the reason why they change the person presenting the program.
Also in the show they have some presenters who are positive and calm, but they also have bossy presenters as a lot of the people on the show try to do something they want and they need to be pushed. But other shows like super size vs supper skinny has presenters who are calm and positive to make the people feel more comfortable and not make them feel to bad about themselves.
Review show
Review shows include the presenters testing out the products and giving the opinion and view of the product, also shows the product in action possibly with the presenter giving a voice over over it. Review shows normally have more than one presenter because they tend to analysis a bunch of products or certain subjects which would be hard for one presenter to do. Also these presenters have to be experts in their fields as they are the ones reviewing the products and therefore must know about it.
They are usually set in a studio but also go off screen such as pre-recorded footage or filming outside the studio.
Also in the gadget show they use a lot of pre-recorded footage which they have done before the show which is edited which they piece together to make the meaning. About 70% of the show is the pre-recorded footage and 30% of the show is the studio where the presenters talk about the pre-recorded footage.
Chat Show
Chat shows are programs about people who discuss everyday problems or problems they are having. These shows particularly have presenters who are one sided and stick to one persons side. Chat shows are based in studios with a live audience which gives there reaction to people who appear on the show, also gives the audience at home the reaction they should have.
The audience is also working class as they can relate more to these topics and also get to be apart of the show by saying the word to the people on stage.
The program I have chosen as my example is The Jerry Springer Show, this show is about a presenter who has real people as guests which have problems with someone e.g. their boyfriend because he slept with his girlfriends neighbor. On this show the presenter is paricually one side and sticks up for one person and doesn't give the other person a chance. Chat shows are made to be entertaining and also be a bit over the top on some situations.The audience is also working class as they can relate more to these topics and also get to be apart of the show by saying the word to the people on stage.
They also have follow up shows showing what will happen on next weeks show, this gives the audience an in-sight on what is to come and makes them want to know what happens next. Also they do this during the break to keep audiences tuned in.
Magazine shows are programs about news and multiple things which are going on which are to do with whats going on around the world. The programs are shot close to date as information has to be up to date and mainly focuses on a specific topic.
Magazine shows also have about one to two presenters, also they may have a guest on the show to increase popularity for the show and also have experts as guests to discuss a certain topic.
The example I have chosen is Day Break which is based on news and things going on around the world. They have guests which come on the show and are interviewed and also have experts to talk about the main topic.
This show is broadcast ed every morning Monday to Saturday giving the latest news and is shot close to date so the information is correct and is still factual.
This show is broadcast ed every morning Monday to Saturday giving the latest news and is shot close to date so the information is correct and is still factual.
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