Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Saturday, 5 October 2013
Modes of Documentary: The Poetic Mode
Background:
The poetic mode of documentary first appeared in the 1920's as a reaction to conventional cinema movements. It incorporates many of the ideals and techniques shown in Russian montage cinema. It uses these techniques to move away from traditional continuity editing and instead creates meaning for an audience by linking together patterns of images, creating associations for an audience. Instead of having well rounded characters the poetic mode chooses to distance itself from its subjects, as seen in Night Mail (below). The postal workers in this film are not given names or introduced to us, we merely look upon them as they work, we do not share any emotive scenes with them instead emotion in the film is created by the poetry that matches speed with the train and personifies it.
Key Features:
The poetic mode of documentary first appeared in the 1920's as a reaction to conventional cinema movements. It incorporates many of the ideals and techniques shown in Russian montage cinema. It uses these techniques to move away from traditional continuity editing and instead creates meaning for an audience by linking together patterns of images, creating associations for an audience. Instead of having well rounded characters the poetic mode chooses to distance itself from its subjects, as seen in Night Mail (below). The postal workers in this film are not given names or introduced to us, we merely look upon them as they work, we do not share any emotive scenes with them instead emotion in the film is created by the poetry that matches speed with the train and personifies it.
The mode focuses on Codes
which emphasize visual associations, tonal or rhythmic qualities, descriptive
passages and formal organisation. It also favours mood, tone and texture.
Key Features:
- Montage
- Striking imagery
- Focuses on mood rather than story
Friday, 4 October 2013
Monday, 2 September 2013
Nanook of the North - Close Study
Close Study Scenes:
Work and Play:
Walrus Hunt:
Igloo Building:
Trading:
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