notes on sport street documentary

Concrete circus

over head narrator to introduce and comment on what is happening.


the documentary is based on videoing and performing peoples talents "showcasing". (more seeing than explaining).


shots to set the scene and show the contrast of the talent.


the person who the documentry is based on is only in the frame scene.


to help expand on the topic of the documentry, there are others to help explain their view (e.g. parents).


usually shows a timeline on how and when the subject started, (e.g. danny explains when he first got his bike and how his passion started).


shows the social perspective (e.g. how free running became so popular within a decade)


explains how people are inspired and motivated to achieve their passions and talents.


when using clips from other media elements, it is referenced onscreen.


refers to the past (how something started, who started it, when and why it started).


shows examples and methods of the topic.


the narrator explains what is happening in the scene/story, ensures it relates to the past and topic.


explores concepts around the world


skip, cuts and edits to scenes from landscape, performance and interview


subtitles of name and details written below every character


as each protagonist changes, it says the life story of the character and how they are involved within the topic of the documentary


at the end of the documentary it shows the final product or outcome of what the documentary was based on.


dramatic background music and different scenes help set the feel and tension of the scene.


sums up the characters in a context together and it relates it to the topic of the documentary. it also gathers up the information and portrays a message to the viewers or releases a inspirational speech and message.