The shut up and shoot documentary guide : a Down & Dirty DV production / Anthony Q. Artis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Artis, Anthony Q., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Documentary films--Production and direction.

Documentary films.

Video recordings--Production and direction.

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (399 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, MA : Focal Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

So you want to make a documentary, but think you don't have a lot of time, money, or experience? It's time to get down and dirty! Down and dirty is a filmmaking mindset. It's the mentality that forces you to be creative with your resources. It's about doing more with less. Get started NOW with this book and DVD set, a one-stop shop written by a guerrilla filmmaker, for guerrilla filmmakers. You will learn how to make your project better, faster, and cheaper. The pages are crammed with 500 full-color pictures, tips from the pros, resources, checklists and charts, making it easy to find what you need fast.--From publisher.

Contents:

Preproduction. Getting the idea ; Getting the money ; Getting the gear ; Getting the crew

Location and logistics. Managing locations ; Location logistics ; Other location issues

Image control and camera work. Image basics ; Beyond the basics ; Other camera consideration

Lighting. Safety and tools ; 3- and 4-point lighting

Sound recording. Sound tools of the trade ; Recording techniques ; Other sound type stuff

Composition and coverage. What it look like? ; More visual storytelling tools

Interview prep. Before the interview ; Making them look good ; Working with subjects

Conducting interviews. Interview questions ; Interview techniques

Post-production. Preparing to edit ; Editing issues ; Getting it out there.

Notes:

Previous edition title: The shut up and shoot : freelance video guide : a Down & Dirty DV production, 2007.

"Any budget. Any camera. Any time."--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780240824444

024082444X

9781136065903

1136065903

9781136065897

113606589X

OCLC:

891384933