Article 2M5MJ On the "fakeness" of nature documentaries

On the "fakeness" of nature documentaries

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Rob Beschizza
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Few are scandalized by the BBC adding sound effects to documentary footage, as it's somewhat obvious and the intent is to bring the viewer to a truth that might otherwise be obscured. A lot of other storytelling magic is at hand, though, not all of it so ostentatious. Simon Cade illustrates some of the techniques, among which editing is among the most powerful.rWr6Cl6WT4M

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