Considering The Codes and Conventions of a Documentary.

In terms of a voice-over, I will have to make the voice over seem authoritative and I will also need to find a way of encouraging the the audience to feel as though the narrative has some sort of 'specialist knowledge.' For example, in Nick Broomfield's documentaries often include his opinions being depicted as correct, and what the audience should believe/follow.
Documentaries are generally regarded as being non-fiction and so the sole convention of a documentary is that all the events that the viewers are presented with are seen as being 'real'.
I will also consider visual coding when developing character roles in my documentary. For example, in terms of the mise en scene and developing a situation I will provide my actors with clothes which make them look suitable for particular roles.
In my project it will  also be important to include natural light and sound so as to add to the authenticity and the technicality of realism of the documentary.
To add more authenticity to the documentary, I will also want to include some archive footage and add further information which the film make cannot apparently obtain.

I will also stage some interviews with 'experts' in my project. In documentaries, interviews with experts are used to authenticate the piece of work and sometimes the opinions given will disagree with the message of the documentary. I will incorporate this aspect of documentary filming into my project in the way that I will interview some 'professional' surfers who 'grew up in Jersey' and I, as the narrator and director will be questioning the existence of Stinky Bay whilst providing evidence for it's existence. At the same time, the 'expert' will be challenging the message which is being given in the documentary.
I feel as though this would be a good idea for my project as it would add to the realism of the work.

In the way of text, I will use on screen words occasionally in order to establish an environment or to achieve time awareness for the viewers. This is a vast way to convey information when needed.

In terms of sound I will also need to take into consideration the use of non-diegetic sound. If I do use non-diegetic sound in my project i will have to consider what effects this will have upon my footage and what message it will portray. For example, on the documentary, 'Supersize Me', there was childish music in which undermined McDonalds. This is a factor which contributes to the message of the production.
I will plan what music, if any, that I will use to associate particular aspects of the documentary after considering how I want certain features to be portrayed.