Ross Kemp On Gangs

Ross Kemp On Gangs Analysis 

Ross Kemp On Gangs is a documentary based programme which is presented by Ross Kemp, it follows Ross interviewing and following the most dangerous gangs around the world. He engages readers by putting himself in situations with tension and a climatic feel. I watched an episode of 'Ross Kemp On Gangs' and found the following information on the video 'Gangs In Liverpool'.

Conventions

• Heavily interview based 
• Subtitled 
• Voice-overs used when appropriate 
• Archive footage when going back in time

Soundtrack

• Dramatic background music when building tension 
• Change of scene, music changes to more upbeat, showing switch in mood
• Music relevant to culture of location 
• Relaxed music when interview is more formal, less unpredictability

Editing 

• Fast paced editing when tensions rise
• When using archive footage slow paced editing
• When describing locations slow paced editing 

The use of archive footage helps provide the documentary with a different insight to the viewer.