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.
An examination using the eyes; a look: used binoculars to get a better view. b. Field of vision: The aircraft has disappeared from view. 2. a. A scene or vista: the view from the tower. b. A way of showing or seeing something, as from a particular position or angle: a side view of the house.