Learn everything you can about your documentary subject. Sometimes the story lines are obvious, sometimes not. Do a lot of digging and follow leads. This is where you put on your reporter hat. Gather facts and search for leads on interesting characters and story lines.
a bird's eye view. a bird's eye view. 1. A view looking down at an object or area from a high elevation. As much as I'd love to go to the observation deck of the Empire State Building and see New York City from a bird's eye view, I'm afraid that my acrophobia will prevent me from enjoying the experience.
Full Definition of EAGLE EYE. 1. : the ability to see or observe keenly. 2. : one that sees or observes keenly. 3. â eagleâeyed \ËÄ-gÉl-ËÄ«d\ adjective. See eagle eye defined for English-language learners.ADVERTISEMENT.ull Definition of EAGLE EYE. 1. : the ability to see or observe keenly. 2. : one that sees or observes keenly. 3. â eagleâeyed \ËÄ-gÉl-ËÄ«d\ adjective. See eagle eye defined for English-language learners.