Digital Technology and Contemporary Documentary
Film Studies · Year 12 · Documentary Film · 3o Periodo

Digital Technology and Contemporary Documentary

Examine how advancements in digital technology and the rise of streaming platforms have transformed documentary production and consumption.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE GCE AS and A level subject content for film studies: Section 11 Core study areas;Area 3 The contexts of film, including institutional contexts such as production, distribution and exhibition.

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Examine how advancements in digital technology and the rise of streaming platforms have transformed documentary production and consumption.

Key Questions

  1. How have lightweight digital cameras changed the aesthetic of observational documentary?
  2. What impact do streaming platforms have on the types of documentaries being commissioned?
  3. How does digital editing software influence the construction of documentary truth?

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