JESY NELSON 'ODD ONE OUT' BBC 3 DOCUMENTARY
Summary of documentary
Jesy Nelson, a member of the famous
girl-band Little Mix, opens up to what she had to deal when cyberbullying took
a huge toll on her life. She reveals the impact online trolls had on her mental
health as she goes on a journey of rehabilitation. During this documentary, she
also meets other victims of cyber abuse.
ANALYSIS
Industry
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This documentary was produced and broadcasted by
the BBC.
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Broadcasted on BBC One
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The BBC is a public service broadcaster, which
is funded by the UK’s national TV licence.
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Because of this, they have a remit to stick to
in order to keep the wide appeal of the public satisfied, to ‘’inform, educate, and entertain.
Audience
Looking at this documentary, I would say that this is primarily
aimed at 15-30-year olds because of its main topic about social media and cyber
bullying and how this impacts one’s mental health. In today’s society, mental
health is becoming less of a taboo subject and is widely spoken about.
I found this article on the BBC ‘Media Centre’ page which
also states that their target demographic with “3.3 million viewers, a
55% uplift from overnight viewing with 964k 16-34s”
For the set brief, the chosen demographic is 16-25-year olds
and therefore the topic of social media is very relevant for middle to upmarket
demographic.
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‘ABUSED BY MY GIRLFRIEND’
Summary – Tells the story of Alex Skeel, a 23-year-old man from Bedford, who was severely abused by his girlfriend, Jordan Worth. This documentary consists of observational filming with various police accounts, providing a raw and personal view of Alex’s life and how a teenager romance became violent and abusive.
“By sharing his story, Alex hopes to challenge assumptions about violence and masculinity in relationships, and to empower victims of domestic violence to come forward”
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NUDES4SALE
Summary – This documentary follows the new phenomenon of selling indecent pictures and videos for cash, in particular looking at the site OnlyFans. A reporter, Ellie Flynn, investigates how thousands of young people are making a living by selling nudes online. One of the girls interviewed is called Sasha, who has a history of mental health issues and tries to turn to the local council to help her find suitable accommodation but becomes homeless.
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JOHN GRIERSON
John Grierson was a Scottish documentary maker. He was considered a pioneer within the film industry and often considered to be the “father of British and Canadian documentary film”
As a director, he was very much influenced by the Soviet cinema and Robert Flaherty’s poetical style.
In a 1926 review of one of Flaherty's films, he coined the term "documentary" to describe the dramatization of the everyday life of ordinary people.
Grierson used non-professional actors instead of actors in order to create a more 'authentic' reality and also made use of extensive location shooting. He was always keen to make a film with distinctively 'British' characteristics, which he saw as moderation and a sense of human importance, which is seen in his pioneering documentary Drifters.
Grierson did not believe that documentary film was just a public report of the activities of daily life but as “something more magical.” “It is a visual art which can convey a sense of beauty about the ordinary world."
BILL NICHOLS
Bill Nichols is an American film critic who was best known for his pioneering work as founder of the contemporary study of documentary film.
- Poetic mode
- Expository mode
- Observational mode
- Participatory mode
- Reflexive mode
- Performative mode
Structure of a documentary
A documentary structure usually depends on the subject matter of the film, but in general, a documentary is made up of the "three-act structure."
Act One
The beginning of the documentary needs to capture and engage the audience. In the first act you establish and set the tone for the whole movie and create curiosity in the viewer's mind to make them want to keep watching. Within this section, you want to set up some kind of problem or unusual situation that keeps the audience intrigued. The beginning is more or less a teaser for the whole documentary. It sets up the questions that the rest of the movie will answer.
Act Two
Act 2 is divided into numerous scenes that build on each other to reveal your story. These segments do not necessarily go in chronological order.
Act Three
The last act brings some kind of resolution to the questions and conflict established at the beginning of the film.
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How do media producers use language to communicate meaning?
Mise-en-scene
- Location
The setting is an extremely vital aspect that media producers use in order to communicate meaning. This can establish a specific overall atmosphere of the documentary itself.
For example - In the documentary "Odd One Out", the first location is set in Jesy's home - creating a very personal and intimate atmosphere as she reveals what her life was like.
- Costume
Costume can help represent a character or establish a situation for the audience without the use of commentary. In criminal documentaries, the audience understand who the prisoners are from their clothing, e.g orange jumpsuits.
In "Abused by My Girlfriend" the lack of clothing worn by Alex at the start, suggests he is vulnerable and damaged - making the audience feel sympathetic towards him.
- Lighting
Lighting can also create a certain ambience, setting the tone for that specific scene. Warmer lighting is used to enhance the scenes positivity and joyful atmosphere, where darker more cooler hue is used to convey sadness or seriousness.
- Camera angles/shots
Camera shots are probably the main technique used to communicate meaning.
Low camera angled shot = shows authority and dominance
High angled shot = inferior, suppressed
Wide shot = actor's expression and surroundings can be seen
Close up shot = focuses on the actor's emotion and expression
Long shot = establishes setting and surrounding
POV shot = making the audience feel included, that they are a part of the film
Over the shoulder shot = personal, inclusivity
Tilted shot = uneasy, uncomfortable situation
Music/Speech
Non-diegetic music can evoke dramatic feelings from the audience. It heavily sets the tone for films and is used in documentaries frequently to heighten the atmosphere.
How do media producers use digital convergence to link their products?
Digital convergence is primarily seen through websites. Easter eggs are the most commonly used, which is shown in the Jesy Nelson website on BBC 3. On their website, the BBC 3 logo has an easter egg which links back to the main website. This could encourage audiences to explore the main website and their other documentaries.
Other links are presented on the website such as social media platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and their other apps such as BBC iPlayer. This promotes an active audience where the audience is able to speak back to the producers (Jenkins).
Brand identity is maintained through the use of colour, which can be seen through every website. Netflix uses the colours red and black, and BBC 3 pink and white, which is maintained throughout their websites.
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