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Documentary Opening 1: (Worst roommate)
Before You Watch
Look only at the thumbnail and title. What are your expectations for the documentary? What are the connotations of the image, font, colour, or title? What do you expect to see or hear in the opening?	The thumbnail shows a blond lady with an expressionless face whos not wearing any makeup. Next to her says the title “worst roommate ever” This gives an impression that the picture of the lady shown is a mugshot. I expect that the documentary will narrate the criminal offenses that she's done. The look of lack of empathy creates an impression that she's not a good person. Because this is a true crime documentary, i expect that the narrator will be the roommate of the lady in the thumbnail that has survived an attempt of torture or homocide of some sort.
After You Watch
Who is the target audience? Why do you think so? Give one example of each and explain the meaning: Camera: Mise-en-scène: Editing: Sound:	I think the target audience would be teenagers to adult true crime lovers as the documentary follows a conventional documentary in terms of narration, visual and sound effects such as Cameras being medium shot and close up serving purpose of showing the audience small details such as facial expressions, or bruises zooming in, handheld serving the purpose of making the documentary a more immersive experience for the audience. Mise en scene such as dark lighting and lack of color creates a gloomy, tense and scary atmosphere,  cuts and bruises as well as hospital equipments from pictures shown gives the audience a picture of what happened to the narrator, raising questions and curiosity Many cuts were used, especially when switching from one image to another. They were used to create a dark atmosphere as they relate to each other. Theres also flashbacks which makes the documentary be more immersive for its audience For sounds, there was creepy music and sound effects that was used in order to intensify the documentary and engage the audience.
Would you continue watching? Why/Why not?

Worst roommates 

Documentary Opening 2: (What Jennifer did)
Before You Watch
Look only at the thumbnail and title. What are your expectations for the documentary? What are the connotations of the image, font, colour, or title? What do you expect to see or hear in the opening?	The picture shown in the thumbnail accompanied by the title “what jennifer did” gives the audience an impression that she has done something bad The color of the picture is monochrome and red, which gives a symbol of evil. The quality of the picture was also bad and old, which gives a creepy atmosphere. Half of the picture in the thumbnail was also a mugshot which tells the audience, giving them a hint that the person in the thumbnail has committed a crime, and judging from how it is all set up, it is safe to assume that it would be a violent crime. I expect to see a person committing a violent crime, possibly related to murder.
After You Watch
Who is the target audience? Why do you think so? Give one example of each and explain the meaning: Camera: Mise-en-scène: Editing: Sound:	I think the target audience for this crime documentary are teenagers and adults who generally enjoy the crime genre or darker genres with violence or heinous acts involved. This is a very suspenseful, gritty,and mysterious crime documentary which conforms to the target audience and it also has the conventions generally seen in these types of documentaries. This all together creates a  visually pleasing crime documentary which may have the vibe target audiences are looking for. Camera were used to develop the setting and characters and also to provide a more suspenseful atmosphere through the use of camera angles like close up and drone footages of the crime scene which is purposely done to allow the viewers to visualize the grittiness and seriousness of the situation and  Eerie discorded sound to enhance the atmosphere and amplify the gravity of the situation , this makes it more suspenseful and dark. Jump cuts were used from one scene to another in a non linear timeline which allows the viewer to grasp the situation in a wider point of view.
Would you continue watching? Why/Why not?	No, i am sensitive towards blood n violence

What jennifer did . 

Documentary Opening 3: (A Deadly American Marriage)
Before You Watch
Look only at the thumbnail and title. What are your expectations for the documentary? What are the connotations of the image, font, colour, or title? What do you expect to see or hear in the opening?	-My expectations for this documentary is that is would be a gritty crime documentary that involves a married couple -the image looks like its from the 90s which was an era where violent absurd crime were much more common , also the contrast between the husband and wife, with the husband looking like a mafia member compared to the joyful innocent looking wife. -i expect to see a violent feud between the the husband and the wife
After You Watch
Who is the target audience? Why do you think so? Give one example of each and explain the meaning: Camera: Mise-en-scène: Editing: Sound:	The target audience for this crime documentary are older teens and adults who enjoy violent crime drama, or possess an interest in these type of dark gritty documentaries or media , it is also directed towards audiences who have an interest in unhinged, violent dramas Close up shots of crime object which gives hints and amplifies the dread and the gravity of the situation. Uses dark color grading which enhances the tone and the atmosphere of the documentary. Uses quick cuts and multiple jump cuts to create fast paced  Discorded & eerie sound to enhance the atmosphere
Would you continue watching? Why/Why not?	No, i am not into dark, violent media , i am a bit sensitive towards people dying.

A deadly American marriage. 

Documentary Opening 4: (Boston Marathon Bombing)
Before You Watch
Look only at the thumbnail and title. What are your expectations for the documentary? What are the connotations of the image, font, colour, or title? What do you expect to see or hear in the opening?	-My expectations for this documentary is that is would be a gritty crime documentary involving terrorism, since there is the word bombing in the title, it is safe to assume that a bombing would occur due to terrorism There is a man with a gun and police siren light highlighting the background, this may connotate that the man in the background, which could be the terrorist  facing off against the police. I expect to see a bomb occur in a marathon based on the title of the documentary, i also expect there to be a lot of blood and violence, and perchance some casualties shown
After You Watch
Who is the target audience? Why do you think so? Give one example of each and explain the meaning: Camera: Mise-en-scène: Editing: Sound:	The target audience for this crime documentary are older teens and adults who have an interest in crime documentaries or who particularly enjoy violent, gritty dramas. Audiences who have an interest in terroriris  may also enjoy thus documentary as it is specifically designated towards an act of terrorism which was the bombing that occurred in a boston marathon. Close up shots of casualties which resulted due to the bombing, showing the dread and horror of the aftermath, this amplifies the gravity of the situation, showing the audience how dark and gritty the situation truly is Uses dark color grading which enhances the tone and the atmosphere of the documentary. Uses quick cuts and multiple jump cuts from one pov to another, showing us both pov also allows the audience to understand both parties involved in the situation, understanding their motives etc Discorded & eerie sound to enhance the atmosphere
Would you continue watching? Why/Why not?	No, i am not into dark, violent media , i am a bit sensitive towards people dying.

             Boston marathon bombing. 

Documentary Opening 5: (Puppet Master: Ultimate Conman)
Before You Watch
Look only at the thumbnail and title. What are your expectations for the documentary? What are the connotations of the image, font, colour, or title? What do you expect to see or hear in the opening?	My expectation for this documentary is that it would involve a conman and another party hunting the conman as the title suggests, this brings up the idea that multiple investigations will be done in order to catch this conman. There is a picture of a certain man in an investigation board, suggesting that the police, or the investigation force are trying hard in order to catch this man. I expect to see the victims of the conman and their experiences of what happened
After You Watch
Who is the target audience? Why do you think so? Give one example of each and explain the meaning: Camera: Mise-en-scène: Editing: Sound:	The target audience are older teen and adults who enjoy crime drama, specifically that which involves a crime that does not have any relation towards violence but rather another method of causing havoc towards the environment and the people. This involves conman, so audiences who are keen to watch a conman and how his actions has affected different people would surely enjoy this dark n gritty crime documentary. Medium shot of victims being interviewed, allows us to connect with the victim and understand their emotions after what has happened to them. Uses dark color grading which enhances the tone and the atmosphere of the documentary. Uses jump cuts from one victim to another, shows how many are affected by the conman's action Discorded & eerie sound to enhance the atmosphere
Would you continue watching? Why/Why not?	No I don't like crime documentaries, especially one involving manipulation

              Puppet master:hunting the ultimate conman.