The Visual Language of DocumentaryShots, Sequences, and ScenesThe Frame and CompositionDimensions of the FrameShot Composition and the Graphic Qualities of the FrameClosed and Open FramesDeep Frames and Flat FramesReceding Planes, Overlapping Objects, and Diminishing PerspectiveHorizontal and Diagonal LinesDeep and Shallow FocusShadowsBalanced and Unbalanced FramesRule of Thirds, Looking Room, and Lead RoomShot SizeShot Size and Character IdentificationCamera AnglesHigh and Low AnglesFront to Back AnglesThe Horizon LineCamera MovesPivot MovesZooming In and OutDynamic MovesThe Moving Frame and PerspectiveMotivation and the Moving CameraAdjusting Your ShotShooting with Editing in MindCollecting Visual EvidenceCovering Observational ScenesFilming Group InteractionsWalking and Talking, Showing and TellingEntering and Exiting the FrameThe Long TakeStylized Expressive SequencesInfographics and AnimationConclusion