Structure of a documentary

Narrative structure

Open-narrative structure which has loose ends that are not tied up at the end.
Closed-there is a definite conclusion to the narrative
Linear structure-follows chronological order
Non-linear-things are not in time order e.g flashbacks
Circular structure-ends where it starts, goes back to the beginning

Visuals
Television is a visual medium so the programme needs to be visually stimulating.

Stock footage-Archeive material, street sceens, open countryside, closeup of faces-this is footage you have just incase you want it.

Interviews-an interview can be held anywhere, but the mis-en-scene effects the meaning

Vox Pop(voxpopulis)- grab people off the streets and film people answering all the same questions and when editing put in the best. This is often a good way to start and to get a good representative of the audience.