Look up the trailer for March of the Penguins on YouTube. This nature documentary was directed by Luc Jacquet and narrated by Morgan Freeman.
EXPLORE
1.
Tick the documentary techniques that you think this trailer used. Characters
Storyline
Convincing points/
arguments 2.
Having watched the trailer, do you think this documentary will be interesting? Explain your answer.
Interviews
Voice-over/ narrator
Music
Shots and angles
Lighting
Facts Expert witness
CREATE
In groups of four, brainstorm ideas for your own documentary. Remember, documentaries tell stories too. Here are some ideas to inspire you: l The life of a hurler l Devoted music fans l Youth clubs l Putting yourself in your parents’ shoes l Making yourself independent l Teenage life in your school
Make a two-minute documentary about one of your ideas from the brainstorm. Use different documentary elements to tell your story. You can use your phone or a camera to record. Editing software is available on iPhones or Windows Movie Maker to bring your story together.
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422 FIRE AND ICE 2
You must always ask a person’s permission to record them before actually doing so.
