Documentary Filmmaking Techniques

noun a television or online series that documents real events or people

adjective describing a type of series that documents real events or people

• The docuseries provided a comprehensive look at the history of the civil rights movement.
• I binged watched that docuseries about famous landmarks last weekend.
• That docuseries about conspiracy theories had me hooked from the start.
• The docuseries acted as a window into the lives of the rich and famous.

noun a type of camera setup used in reality television where the camera is mounted in a fixed position

adjective describing the type of rig used in reality television production

• The documentary was shot using a fixed-rig camera setup to capture authentic moments.
• I love watching reality shows filmed with a fixed-rig setup, it feels so real.
• The fixed-rig footage of the concert was lit!
• His emotions were like a fixed-rig camera, capturing every detail of his heartache.