Documentary Analysis

Tomb Raider: Lara Croft

Type of Documentary

Fully Narrative, with self reflexive elements

Narrative Structure

The structure of the documentary is linear as it documents the evolutionary process of Lara Croft discussing the creation and the effect

that she had on an audience. It also documents how the game developed into a

film, leaving an open ended resolution as the character Lara Croft still exists today.

Mise-En-Scene

Interview is shot with game footage being played behind, it is being played from a projector which some of the projection is on the interviewers face. This

supports the whole technology theme of the documentary,

other interview backdrops are in front of a bunch of

computers.

Camerawork

• The rule of thirds shot is used mainly when filming these interviews. Using close up shots

or a medium close up. • The use of a tripod is evident in the filming of

the documentaries. • Over the should POV shot used when showing

a gamer playing the game; Tomb Raider

Sound

• The documentary uses voice of god narration.• Trance music is used creating a quick paced

ambient atmosphere, with the music being Tech sounding it ties in with the theme of the

game.

Archive Material

The documentary uses game footage and film clips of the tomb raider series.

Editing/ Graphics

The editing style in this documentary is fast paced which is reflective of the content shown

in the documentary.

Graphics• Green screen was used behind interviews.• Lower third (lower case font was used)