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The evolving nature of food is affirmed using the evidence presented through visuals, varying sources and expertise of individuals, in the documentaries Supersize me and Food Inc. To begin with, the use of varying visuals is exhibited in the camera angles that the documentary possesses, manipulating the way the viewer sees the subject. Furthermore, the documentaries contain data that is backed up by multiple sources, assuring the reader of the validity of the information being presented. Additionally, their information is further ascertained using interviews from people who are experts in the subject matter and factual statistics that favour their argument. Overall the documentaries provide valid and well supported ideas that convince the viewers that the presented subject matter is significant.
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Firstly, the use of several camera techniques in Food Inc. contrasting with the limited variety observed in Supersize me are vital to the perception that the viewer attain. For example in Super size me the commonly utilizes the camera technique is the medium shot and tracking when following the main character, Morgan Spurlock, around. This shows that the Morgan Spurlock and his actions are vital to the message of this documentary. Whereas in Supersize me multiple camera angles and techniques are evident. The viewer sees close ups of components that constitute of a market before seeing the full-fledged setting; Also included are reverse angle shots of the pigs in the pen to provide the viewer with the pigs perspective and tracking when moving through the factories conveyor belt. In addition primary and secondary sources are used to fortify the message being out forth. Food Inc. prominently focuses on secondary data from statistics and gathered evidence from factories and factory

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