Factual Programmes by Jon

jon_hall1 — 2026-02-24 11:26:21 UTC

https://padlet.com/jon_hall1/fac-prog-issues-and-debates-6wlzp8neq2mh

Use the pad let above to recap on our work from last week:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi0LLDTKNn4&t=341s

1.What is the concept?

2.Why do the film makers use that technique?

3.What effect does it have on the message?

4.In what ways is the message constructed?

The concept-LC

2026-02-24 11:28:38 UTC

The concepts description is taking a documentary to the next level using an 'innovative' hidden boulder camera despite weather or not it does much

technique

gra25002590 — 2026-02-24 11:30:37 UTC

the film makers use that technique to get multiple viewpoints and it is also more entertaining for the audience - erin

kyla

2026-02-24 11:30:48 UTC

the concept is to give off a real and in formative documentary about lions.

the film makers use this technique to have more footage to viusulise what tehya re talking about

chloe

chloerevill293 — 2026-02-24 11:31:27 UTC

the concept of the documentary is to use a secret cameras attached to a boulder to get different shots, as well as using camera men

OBJECTIVITY = aims to present facts without bias.

SUBJECTIVITY = acknowledges how the filmmaker shapes the narrative

chelsiemcparland — 2026-02-24 11:31:39 UTC

to get more shots of the surrounding areas

2026-02-24 11:32:02 UTC

It’s visibly clear that the production is constructed to appear more full filling than it realistically is, they use mixes of all camera operations: boulder, camera man or archive footage. All of which is used to make a story, if not looked at critically all the shots would make sense as simply to align with what Attenborough is saying in his voice over. But realistically the boulder will act as a cub, a lion or itself simply to convey the messages the documentary is intending on making. -Tobi

why?

2026-02-24 11:32:51 UTC

Filmmakers shape their footage to trick viewers into enjoying themselves.

concept

tiabrookes196 — 2026-02-24 11:33:30 UTC

the idea that a boulder is used to film the lions and show things never seen before

:D - Emma Rae

2026-02-24 11:33:30 UTC

The concept of this documentary is the idea that this boulder is going to see things that nobody has seen before...
To gain an audience that might be wondering on how lions live they're day to day lives up close.
It makes the documentary sound better than it actually is, because sometimes the filmmakers aren't even using the boulder. Most of the time, the shots are filmed from a camera from far away, and at some points the boulder is being used as a POV from the lion cubs?
The message was manipulated and constructed to be more interesting, because they got David Attenborough in to tell the audience that the boulder is cool, and that you should watch it. Also, specifically, since this is a nature documentary, the influence of David Attenborough would therefore make the documentary "better" than other ones.

The technique-LC

2026-02-24 11:33:47 UTC

The technique used is creative deception/focus, they created a centre piece in the hidden boulder camera that conveys to the viewer that this documentary is like no other because of how close the camera can get to and interact with the lions as well as some white lies in the 3000 hours of footage comment to make it seem more authentic despite it using little boulder footage and being filmed more or less like its so called contempories

Tom

2026-02-24 11:34:09 UTC

Even in a factual programme, a story and characters must be constructed. The cubs are shown as playful and unassuming, deliberate happy music placement of learning to swim. Constant fluctuation of outside shots from BBC Cameraman to give depth and sense of space of where we are, The Boulder is used in some moments as a “point of view” of the lionesses hunting.

"It's not falsehood and we don't keep it secret either,"

chelsiemcparland — 2026-02-24 11:34:49 UTC

to try and get more realistic shots, they use multiple camera angles to achieve the look of the documentary and to make it stand out against other documentaries. this helps tell the story

2026-02-24 11:35:53 UTC

Elements of reflexive mode- boulder cam is being presented as the lions pov almost, due to the fact they cannot strap a camera onto a lion, this is a substitute to the idea of sending a camera man is too dangerous, which emphasises the idea they are trying to construct- lions are aggressive and dangerous.

The effect- LC

2026-02-24 11:36:21 UTC

the effect it has is that people will be more easily convinced by the information because of its supposed authenticity, this keeps the viewer engaged to learn the material involved and more likely to watch more of the similar stuff

Questions- GS

2026-02-24 11:38:11 UTC

2. To make the audience more intrigued about how they have all this close up footage of the lions

3. It makes to documentary look better to the audience having all this close up footage

(I like kyla's photo)

Amir and Molly

2026-02-24 11:38:16 UTC

The concept is to film the Lions in their more natural habitat. The message is constructed to make it seem more natural and real when in reality it is a mix of multiple cameras and archived footage.

The film makers use these techniques to allow the person watching to gather more of an insight into what its actually like and feel more involved.

The effect makes it seem more real to the people watching it at home but the reality is its heavily constructed to present an initial idea

Connor

lew25003878 — 2026-02-24 11:40:46 UTC

The concept of the rock is to create new angles and shots that make the watcher think that the camera is in the view of another character / object or animal is this case.
Film makers use this technique as it helps them to get multiple viewpoints on a singular situation which it can make it more realistic.
The effect on the message is that it makes it more realistic and it helps the audience feel like they are the camera and that they are in the situation that is on screen.
The message was constructed and manipulated by having a popular name in the area of this documentary as it would make the audience think that everything that is being said is true when most of the information could be fabricated

cool link here

2026-02-24 11:44:34 UTC

emma :D

Objectivity vs Subjectivity-LC

2026-02-24 11:45:27 UTC

The Objectivity of Documentary's are the footage and the facts included, this documentary presented facts that were backed up by the natural lions behaviour, it showed how they hunted behaved etc. the subjectivity was how it was portrayed in its messaging, the power of editing is phenomenal and anyone can be fooled by class editing, The lions were given a sympathetic, anthroprophhised version of themselves, they are made to seem more human and relatable but the same footage could have been just as easily used to show them has savage uncaring beasts of prey

Kyla

2026-02-24 11:45:50 UTC

Objectivity is the quality of being impartial, unbiased, and free from personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations when judging or representing facts.

Subjectivity refers to the quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, opinions, or conscious experiences rather than external, objective facts.

objectivity VS Subjectivity

lew25003878 — 2026-02-24 11:46:10 UTC

objectivity is the quality of being objective, which refers to the principle of presenting information or narratives without bias or personal agenda.

Subjectivity is the quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes or opinions. in film this refers to the perspective or point of view presented in a film that is influenced by the thoughts, feelings and experiences of a particular character or characters.