Short Documentary Planning

After researching several styles of Documentary filmmaking, I figured that the observational apporach would be most suited as it would allow the audience to observe and and take in most information at a non bias viewpoint. Therefore, in a sense, educating the audience and spectator - informing them more about the disease and its affects on others. Therefore, to enable this approach to be effective I decided to do several interviews to give it a professional outlook. I decided it would be best to interview a GP who would be able to give a medical definition of Alzheimers and a proffesional opinion on its effects. In my planning I had viewed several other A2 documentary films an dobserved that, in fact, only one interview was used. Therefore to enhance my documentary and to add extra dimensions to it to contribute to the observational and informative approach I decided to include a few other documumentaries. Preferably from social workers/ my Grandad and/or someone close to Joy. I decided to merge these interviews and use footage of Joy in the home over the top of of these interviews to give the audience an insight into how my Grandma lives.

 Equipment Used For the actual filming of the documentary I used two Canon DSLR camera, a 60D and 650D. Using two DSLR's allowed me to use multiple angles whilst filming, therefore, hopefully not boring the audience! In terms of lenses, I used an 18-135mm Canon lens, a Sigma 20mm Wide lens and a Canon 50mm Lens. These lense's allowed me to capture different types of footage adding other dimensions to the film. In terms of sound recording, I used the RODE Videomic Pro, attached to the body of the Camera. This sound recording device is a shotgun Mic, allowing me to record sound from directly in front of the camera. Therefore this is most suited for documentary filmmaking. In terms of editing software, Isued Final Cut Studio 2 which is proefsional industry standard therefore allowing me to edit the film proofessionally with the best software available. Moreover, improving the overall quality of the film and post production process.