Rock ‘n’ Roll ExposedThe photography of Bob Gruen

Documentary Analysis

Narrative Structure

Mixed- it involves interviews with various camera sizes whilst incorporates conventional cut aways

Non-linear- it’s not in chronological order as events occur when its relevant with the speakers words

Closed- no unanswered questions after the documentary is over

Single strand- it focuses on one particular topic (Bob Gruen’s photography)

Themes- The change in pop culture Punk in society

Camera WorkShots within interviews• Interviewees eyes line up with the intersects of the screen’s thirds (whether it

be a medium close up, a close up or a big close up) which follows conventions• The interviewee is conventionally positioned off centre therefore slightly to the

left or right of screen, and looking away from the camera• Two cameras filmed Bob Gruen as two angles were portrayed within the same

interview. Connotes him being the centre of attention in the documentary as the media surrounds him with cameras.

Camera movements with the archive material•Tilt up and zoom in to illustrate the band’s outfits in a photograph•Panning left/right presenting settings and other photographs form Bob GruenThis is to make the photographs look more visually interesting to the audience rather than a static shot

Sound

No voice over spoke throughout. Instead, just the interviewees answers were heard whilst relevant cut aways of photographs were presented. A voice over was unnecessary as the everyone else involved had adequate answers for the audience’s queries.

Music of the band’s who were being spoken about at the specific time. Each song became slightly louder once the interviewee had stopped speaking to avoid silence within the documentary.

Editing• Conventional cut aways in between an interview• Digitised images (the 3D photograph of Green day at a concert, New

York Dolls in red outfits sat on bins)• Each cut away was introduced with a white, grainy flash. Connotes a

flashing camera, relates to topic of documentary (photography).

Mise En Scene• Background/set of Bob Gruen’s interview was dark with purple and orange lights. Simple set so the audience is drawn

to Gruen and not distracted however still gives a visually interesting image surrounding him.• Music studio set with the interview with Blondie. Gives further information of her background as she was involved in the

music industry.• An interview set in a bar. Connotes the bands getting drunk. Audience’s perception of bands to be fun and not too

serious. Punk is represented as being relaxed and don't take themselves too seriously.• Lighting focused on Gruen’s face. Centre of attention, documentary focuses mainly on him.

Archive material• Bob Gruen’s photographs of different punk bands (most black and white, older

images portraying his experience, perceived as a “legend”)

GraphicsOpening- jittery style, connoting film being rolledName of interviewee and relevance to topic in a slightly smaller size (some didn't have relevance to topic and some interviewees were punk stars therefore assumes audience know who they are by their image and name alone.-Simple white writing with a neon glow, connotes electric punk style - Each title for interviewee was illustrated on a brown film strip, connoting filming bands/ Gruen’s photography