This week, our class looked at the expository mode of film making – particularly in regards to the documentary. When tasked with coming up with a climate change topic that would fit well within this mode, immediately our thoughts turned to the business aspect – particularly mining.
We focused specifically on the company Adani, as this is a topic that most Australian’s are familiar with to some degree. We positioned ourselves as anti-Adani in our script, however we aimed to provide facts that perhaps the ordinary Australian may not be aware of – in regards to the real effects the company will have on the many aspects of our community. Our aim was to sway the audience to position themselves as anti-Adani, too. We adhered to the traditional aspects of the expository mode by being present as only a voiceover, and let the visuals emphasise what was being spoken.
If we were to continue working on this project long term, it would be beneficial to hear from the people we spoke about in the voiceover to personalise the documentary – such as the Traditional Owners Family Council or Queensland locals. It may also be worth being less literal in our visuals, and making use of more metaphorical imagery to illustrate our point. In saying that, the information embedded within the piece is well researched and would definitely be compelling if shown to a larger audience.