Although you are making 'reality', the truth is that most documentary makers admit you are making an edited version of reality. You are making a story. And if necessary helping along your material to make it more interesting.
So, do the same rules that apply to storytelling for say your stop motion animation, that of character, world, conflict and resolution?
Absolutely. At least, I think so. Without them, you run the risk of the story being boring, or purely informational, which is fine if you are making an informational film, like a training video for fire service, or something for McDonald's in how to flip burgers correctly.
Here's a short doc which is a good case in point. Its of a master guitar maker. Its shot very nicely.
Question is, is it a good story?
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