Rational vs. Irrational Structuring

n approach to documentary structuring that balances two distinct types of decision-making. The 'rational' element involves logical story needs, such as plot progression or providing necessary information ('I haven’t seen the bird for a while. It’s time to know what’s going on there.'). The 'irrational' element is based on the editor's intuitive, emotional, and rhythmic sense, guided by their 'stomach feeling' about when the audience needs a shift in tone, a moment of uplift, or a change in pace.