PROPS, COSTUME AND CHARACTER

Props We will not use any props in our documentary such as a microphone or

any other object that represents the subject of our documentary. This is because we do not think it is necessary to put across the theme and subject of our film.

If we were to use a prop we would probably use an apron or a gardening trowel. We would choose these items as they represent suburban village life and domestic activities.

Props are not frequently used in documentaries. In performative documentaries such as ours when the presenter is seen, the presenter themselves, their character and their costume are usually enough for the audience to gain a sense of familiarity in the programme.

Costume We will dress our presenter in casual, stylish clothes. We will do

this so that our target audience will be able to identify with him. We will not show Charlie looking radical with any piercings or dyed

hair, or wearing a hoodie for example, as our audience also consists of older people who live in villages, and who we do not want to put off with an outrageous or intimidating looking presenter.

Character The characters in our documentary will depend on who we chose to

interview. We already have some local characters in mind who we think will work well in our documentary, such as members of the village gardening club.

Charlie is friendly and confident, which is why we decided that he would be our presenter. This is because we need our presenter to try and become a part of the community in the village and so he needs to be approachable as well as able to approach others and lead conversations.