The Documentary Film Makers Handbook: A Guerilla Guide
by Andrew Zinnes, Genevieve Jolliffe
Book Summary Information
Author: Andrew Zinnes, Genevieve JolliffeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-10
ISBN: 0826416659
Number of pages: 560
Publisher: Continuum
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- ISBN13: 9780826416650
- Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Book Review: Had Different Expectations
Summary: 3 Stars
I like the idea of this book. But I have to admit the low stars is because I kind of expected it to be something totally different. This is a collection of interviews with various documentary makers. And all though some were insightful, I found a many to be a bit repetative. Again, I expected a more indepth look at the creative process and more of a "how to" book then a collection of interviews. So upon first reading I was immediately bummed out. There are definately some worthwhile interviews in here that are insightful. But all and all, I think I could have found those interviews on line or in a magazine. If you are looking for more of a how to or instructional guide, you will be disappointed with this.
Summary of The Documentary Film Makers Handbook: A Guerilla Guide
Documentary films have enjoyed a huge resurgence over the last few years, and there's a new generation of filmmakers wanting to get involved. In addition, the digital revolution has made documentaries even more accessible to the general filmmaker. Documentary films can now be shot professionally using cheaper equipment, and smaller cameras enable the documentarian to be less intrusive and therefore more intimate in the subjects' lives. With an increasing number of documentaries making it to the big screen (and enjoying ongoing sales on DVD), the time is right for an information-packed handbook that will guide new filmmakers towards potential artistic and commercial success.The Documentary Film Makers Handbook features incisive and helpful interviews with dozens of industry professionals, on subjects as diverse as interview techniques, the NBC News Archive, music rights, setting up your own company, the Film Arts Foundation, pitching your proposal, the Sundance Documentary Fund, the Documentary Channel, the British Film Council, camera hire, filmmaking ethics, working with kids, editing your documentary, and DVD distribution.
The book also includes in-depth case studies of some of the most successful and acclaimed documentary films of recent years, including March of the Penguins, Born Into Brothels, Control Room, Dogtown and Z Boys, My Date With Drew, and many more! The Documentary Film Makers Handbook will be an essential resource for anyone who wants to know more about breaking into this exciting field.
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