Summary of codes and conventions of documentaries

*Images relating to/illustrating the points made in the documentary.
*Voice over/presenter.
*Interviewee looks at camera with a space next to them (looking space).
*Graphics/visuals.
*Documentary type suits the TV channel and audience.
*Music matching genre and audience.
*Use of archive material.
*Talking head interviews.
*Vox pop- interview in the street.
*Narrative structure
*Appropriate mise en scene (signifies something).
*Hand held camera work (for drama and involvement).
*Cutaways.
*Factual and informative.