Production Research

Production Research

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tMGNRqgxWiA

This is a video from BBC's Newsnight which describes and explains what legal highs are and how they are gaining a reputation. In this video we can see several production techniques which used within this short documentary.

• Cutaways - Cutaways are a vital part of filmmaking, in this documentary they are all used to match the topic that the narration is discussing, and to cut from one scene to another.
• Match cuts - Match cuts are used to show a different angle, but remain in a chorological order. We see match cuts during interviews and presentation.
• Jump cuts - Jump cut are used to edit a piece of video, so that the film is shorter without missing any crucial moments, they are often seen when a person is doing a task or physical movement.
• Fast motion - Fast motion is when a piece of film is sped up. This effect is sometimes used to represent a busy environment.
• Voiceover - Voiceover is used to give the audience a narration while the presenter or actor is off screen. This is done in the editing process, when an audio file is place over a video file.
• Interviews - Interviews are used in news reports and documentary films. Interviews are a primary way to receive information. The over-the-shoulder is most frequently seen in televised news interviews.
• Graphics - Graphics shots are usually seen in higher budgeted productions. This my be used to show a diagram or an animated recreation.