Generic research: Bill Nichols

Bill Nichols: 6 modes of documentary
http://nofilmschool.com/2015/09/nichols-6-modes-documentary-can-help-expand-your-storytelling
This article explains what Nichols' theory is and what the 6 modes are.
The 6 modes are:


1. Poetic- Does not use continuity editing, instead arranges the footage to evoke meaning through tone and sound.
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2. Expository- constructs a certain point of view for the audience.
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3. Participatory- the subjects interact with the filmmakers via interview and other forms.
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4. Observational- uninterrupted filming.
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5. Reflexive- relationship between the filmmaker and the audience, as opposed to the subjects and the audience.
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6. Performative- a personified view over the lens, the audience seeing the topic from a subjective type of view.
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