Conventions of Anthroplogical Fim, From BBC's TRIBE

Camera

·         Low Angles

·         Depth of field

·         Scene setting shots

·         Medium Close ups

·         Handheld on the whole

Lighting

·         Night Vision

·         Minimal Natural Lighting

Narrative 5 points

1 Knowledge

2 Issues

3 Daily Life

4 Language

5 Location

·         Largely Linear except from the start where we are introduce to the tribe through snnipets of later dialogue

·         Adoption by a tribe member

·         Reflection of his day to the cameraman

·         An understanding of the five points and a design of my own to promote the 5 points in “otherness” and the unknown will be crucial

Dialogue

·         No scripted dialogue

·         Ethnic music in parts for atmosphere