The Simpsons documentary analysis

Genre Analysis

The Simpsons Documentary

Camera:

• Visual montages to create a lot of B-roll footage in a short time
• The rule of thirds has been used in interviews
• Medium close ups have also been used within interviews
• Use of talking heads in interviews
• There are establishing shots that represent the Simpsons

Sound:

• It is driven by a narrator that we see throughout the documentary 
• Extensive use of audible montages
• The Simpsons theme tune is used a lot throughout the documentar
• An atmospheric drone to the sound bed

Mise en scene:

• The interviews are  internal with backgrounds that relate to the documentary 

Editing:

• Cross dissolves
• Use of cross cuttings between A and B roll footage
• Cut aways
• Fade to blacks
• Themes:
• The Simpsons
• Music
• Actors
• Special Anniversaries