Types.

Fully Narrated - These include a direct mode of address and have a voice over the whole way through the documentary which is often referred to as 'the voice of God'. These were very popular in early documentary making. (Animal documentaries)

Fly on the Wall - These rely on observations which means that cameras are left to record, which allows the audience to make their own minds up on the conclusion as the control is given to the subjects more. (Caught on Camera - Police)

Mixed - These are a combination of interviews, observation and narration to create an argument. This is the most modern style of reporting as they have everything included.
Self Reflective - This is when the documentary is make for the creator, meaning that they may be on camera and included in it themselves. This is confusing for the audience as it draws attention differently. (Ross Kemp)

Docu Drama - These are reenactments of events that should have actually happened. They are exposition combined with fictional narrative. Critics say that they claim to represent truth, but actually only ever represent fiction. (Hillsborough 1996)

Docu Soap - Are these really documentaries? This is questioned because they don't investigate anything, they are cheap but popular with audiences, and are said to no explore anything, only eaves drop on conversations. (Airport - EasyJet)

 

Disneyfication - This is how TV is being dummed down to appeal for rates. Stephen Barnets say that it makes them 'glossier and safe'. He says that the 'quality of TV has had a dramatic decline' and that 'subjects such as political are given away to domestic relatied subjects'.