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Chapter 1 Documentaries are narrative and informative forms of storytelling that give the audience valuable information on a subject matter. Most often these documentaries are long and filled with many facts. The process of creating a documentary starts with pre-production. A story begins with an idea then branches to some conflict and conclusion. The subject draws the audience through factual evidence told through real life interviewees. There is always a structure in the making of a documentary. There may be script writing involved depending on the director's needs. The documentary is highly focused in its subject and includes real life accounts of the parties involved. Filmmakers often get caught in tools such as shot angles and editing. The focus should be on the purpose and true story of the film instead of the technology. Chapter 2 Some storytelling terms that are included for docu...