Analysing Horrible Histories
Visual style: static camera; natural, realistic lighting; small sets
Sound & Music: informal, comedic dialogue; intro jingle; exaggerated sound effects on objects; voices echoing on walls
Structure: fast transitions, natural pacing
Scene types: realistic settings like military offices and trains; heavy dialogue; mix of education and comedy
Character types: narrator; stupid people in positions of power but sound smart with another character who speaks more straight forward but is actually smart
Inspiration: balance between comedy and educational; palatable to wide range of people, Cunk on Earth interview style, talking heads