The documentary moviemaking course : the starter guide to documentary filmmaking / Kevin J. Lindenmuth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lindenmuth, Kevin J., 1965-

Series:

Professional Media Practice

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Documentary films--Production and direction.

Documentary films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (145 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Methuen Drama, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

More filmmakers are employed in making documentary films than any other genre. Thanks to the user-friendly equipment available today, it is no longer an area that requires a film-school background to get started. This book shows how you can begin making your first documentary movies - from researching and defining your theme, style, and the treatment that will drive your film, to organising the production and, ultimately, getting it seen by a wider audience. Following the simple practical advice, tips and easy steps in this book will get you started today. · Learn how to choose your subject an

Contents:

section 1. Finding a subject and style

section 2. Equipment and tape format

section 3. Pre-production

section 4. Shooting and coverage

section 5. Editing and post-production

section 6. Publicity and distribution.

Notes:

"A Quarto book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-19466-X

9786613194664

1-4081-4477-8

OCLC:

742333605