I have included this ' Wife swap ' episode produced by channel 4 as it is a very well know TV series that is in a documentary style but also has a entertaining reality TV style which makes it a very interesting example to look at.
The basis idea behind Wife Swap is two wife's swap for a given amount of time.The objective is to show the two wife's in a different household environments.
Each program starts with the same style narrative.They use a voice over explaining the families and the members involved.The voice over is carried out by a male, with a simple monologue. Although the content of theses programs is generally of lower class individuals.This type of viewing experience is very successful with educated working class audience.
The types of Camera shot and angles used are normally set up capturing the actions although the shots are simplistic.They include a range of shots including long shots, medium shots, shots that show the character in there home environment,which is a aspect of mis en scene.
The objective of theses programs is to show the families there bad ways and as a conclusion they have one final talk together to come to a successful result.In the certain program the conclusion is a successful result.
The reasons this is a relevant documentary to are studies is that there is deliberate conventions that present certain atmosphere.The ideas behind this production is to produce entertainment elements and the enthuses is not on presenting facts but to solve issues.The main goal for this style of program is to create drama between each family in stereotypes ways.
What factors we want to take from this example ?
- Entertainment values
- Editing and sound
- The way the program has a fast start to grab the audiences attention.
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