Film Making Techniques

Actuality footage – footage from eye witnesses of the event happening in real time.

Chill footage – neutral shot of location/ setting, to establish whats happening before an event.

Reconstructions – a creative production decision which involves reconstructing a reality or event rather than filming it as it occurs spontaneously.

Process footage/ Reflexivity – focuses on the relationship between the filmmaker and the audience, pushing viewers to reflect on their perceptions and re-analyse their notions of truth – shows the process of the film making (BTS)

Noddy shots – a type of camera reaction shot used in recorded news or current affairs interviews. They consist of nods and other similar “listening gestures” made by the interviewer.

Infographics – graphic visual representations of information, data, or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly. e.g graphs

Superimpositions – Text/ visual guides on screen used to explain thing on screen. e.g name of location/ person.