Exploratory Study on the Narrative Strategies and Creative Features of Micro-documentaries in the New Media Environment

As a form of image transmission, documentaries truly reflect people’s lives and record the changes of society. In the era of great transformation brought about by new media, with the iterative update of communication media, the thinking and psychology of the audience are changing. An innovative form of documentary, the “micro-documentary,” is increasingly receiving widespread attention. This paper comprehensively discusses the background of the rise of micro-documentaries in the new media environment, their communication effects, and their developmental advantages. Through in-depth analysis of outstanding micro-documentary works, it reveals the similarities and differences in the creative integration of micro-documentaries and new media. The paper provides a feasible theoretical basis and a reference for the creative practice of micro-documentaries.