History of Documentary Filmmaking
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What is a key consideration for journalists when deciding to publish information about private individuals?

  • The level of public interest in the story
  • The potential harm to the individual involved
  • The potential impact on their own reputation
  • The potential benefit to society at large (correct)

    • What type of documentary is focused on investigating a specific issue or problem?

  • Investigative documentary (correct)
  • Travel documentary
  • Celebrity documentary
  • Wildlife documentary

    • What was a characteristic of early television documentaries?

  • They focused on nature and wildlife issues
  • They were primarily focused on celebrity news
  • They were inefficient in their production procedures (correct)
  • They were highly produced with advanced recording techniques

    • What is the primary aim of public service programs?

    <p>To provide public service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of documentary is a fictionalized imitation of a documentary?

    <p>Mockumentary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a test used to determine whether a journalistic activity is in the public interest?

    <p>Impact test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of program is a morning news program an example of?

    <p>Breakfast television</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of shoddy reporting, according to the content?

    <p>Journalists' reputations may be jeopardized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to ask people for permission before filming them in a documentary?

    <p>To respect their privacy and avoid legal issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using graphics in documentaries?

    <p>To convey complex data in a more understandable way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of public interest encompass?

    <p>Issues related to health, livelihoods, quality of life, security, and government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When filming underage individuals, what is required?

    <p>Permission from the parents or guardians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using archive material in documentaries?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of journalism in a democratic society?

    <p>To provide citizens with the necessary information to participate in the democratic process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do reporters stand in front of the camera in documentaries?

    <p>To convey their emotions and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between a news magazine program and a news program?

    <p>The depth of coverage of the stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the public interest and ethical journalism?

    <p>They are interconnected and interdependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of documentary often uses a reporter standing in front of the camera?

    <p>Reports about catastrophic events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using image material in documentaries?

    <p>To provide visual evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a documentary program?

    <p>To present a variety of topics on current events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to obtain proof of consent from individuals in documentaries?

    <p>To avoid legal issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of journalism in a democratic society?

    <p>To provide citizens with the necessary information to participate in the democratic process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of public service broadcasting?

    <p>To provide citizens with the necessary information to participate in the democratic process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of media on society?

    <p>It has a significant impact on society, shaping public opinion and informing citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Journalistic Ethics

    • Journalists should not pry into regular people's private lives, as most people do not live in the spotlight.
    • The public interest is concerned with what is important to everyone in society, including health, livelihoods, quality of life, security, and government.

    Types of Documentaries

    • Historical, wartime, investigative, and event-related subjects dominated early television documentaries.
    • Modern television documentaries cover a wide range of topics, including celebrity, sporting, travel, economic, and nature issues.
    • Types of documentaries include mockumentary, news documentary, investigative documentary, travel documentary, and wildlife documentary.

    Public Service Programs

    • Public service programs are radio, television, and other electronic media channels whose primary aim is public service.
    • These programs focus on the "common good," including issues such as health, livelihoods, quality of life, security, and government.

    News Programs

    • News programs present a variety of topics, usually on current events, including interviews and commentary.
    • News magazine programs cover stories in greater depth than newspapers or newscasts, providing a deeper understanding of key events.

    Documentary Television

    • Documentary television became popular in the 1940s, influenced by earlier cinematic documentary filmmaking endeavors.
    • Early production procedures were inefficient, but modern techniques have improved the quality of documentaries.

    Privacy and Ethics

    • The public interest and ethical journalism are put to the test by the issue of privacy.
    • Journalists must consider the impact of publication on individuals and society, and ensure that they have consent before publishing material.
    • The privacy test involves examining the potential harm and benefit of publication, and ensuring that it is in the public interest.

    Graphics and Archive Material

    • Graphics, such as charts, tables, and graphs, can help to convey complex data in a clear and concise manner.
    • Archive material, including old photos and videos, is essential for stories about the past, and can help to compare current events to historical events.

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