Directing the documentary 6th ed.

Author

• Rabiger, Michael

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New York: Focal Press, 2015

Language

English

ISBN

9780415719308

Series

Subject(s)

• DOCUMENTARY FILMS-PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION

Notes

. . Index: p. 521-535

Abstract

Directing the Documentary, Sixth Edition is the definitive book on the form, offering time-tested principles to help you master the craft. Ideal for documentary courses as well as aspiring and established documentary filmmakers, this book has it all, with in-depth lessons and insider perspectives on every aspect of preproduction, production, and postproduction. Focusing on the hands-on work needed to make your concept a reality, this new edition covers it all, from the fundamental to advanced elements of directing and more. It includes dozens of projects, practical exercises, and thought-provoking questions, and provides best practices for researching and honing your documentary idea, developing a crew, guiding your team, maintaining control throughout the shoot, and much more.
This new edition features:
• A two-stage cinematic learning process: camera observation skills, then advanced storytelling
• Dozens of real-world exercises and case studies to demystify production processes and enhance your skills
• Easy-to-comprehend guidance in the creative, technical, and artistic aspects of directing
• Fresh coverage of the latest filmmaking technology
• Expanded sections on grant writing and fundraising, emphasizing proposal and pitching skills
• A self-assessment of your interviewing skills and expanded coverage of narration-writing
• A companion website (www.directingthedocumentary.com) that includes handy production checklists and forms, updated projects, exercises, and video examples
In Directing the Documentary, Sixth Edition Michael Rabiger combines expert advice on the storytelling process and technical aspects of documentary filmmaking with sound commentary on the philosophical underpinnings of the art, providing the practical and holistic understanding you need to become a highly-regarded, original, and ethical contributor to the genre.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxxv, 535 p.

Dimension

26 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Book I: Observing --
Part 1: You and Your Ideas; 1 You and Film Authorship --
2 The Nature of Documentary --
Part 2: Documentaries and Film Language; 3 Documentary History; 4 Constructing Reality; 5 Story Elements and Film Grammar --
Part 3: Preproduction; 6 Developing story ideas; 7 Research; 8 Developing and pitching a short documentary; 9 The crew --
Part 4: Production; 10 Capturing sound; 11 Lighting; 12 Camera; 13 Directing --
Part 5: Postproduction; 14 Creating the first assembly; 15 Editing for refinement; 16 Editing from fine cut to festival --

Book II: Storytelling --
Part 6: Documentary aesthetics; 17 Point of view and storytelling; 18 Dramatic development, time and story structure; 19 Form, control, and style; 20 Re-enactment, reconstruction, and docudrama; 21 Values, ethics, and choices --
Part 7: Advanced production issues --
Part 7a: Advanced preproduction; 22 Advanced research; 23 Advanced story development and proposal; 24 Advanced technology and budgeting; 25 Preparations before directing --
Part 7b: Advanced production; 26 Optics; 27 Advanced cameras and equipment; 28 Advanced location sound; 29 Organization, crew, and procedures for the larger production; 30 Advanced directing; 31 Conducting and shooting interviews --
Part 7c: Advanced postproduction; 32 From transcript to assembly; 33 Creating narration; 34 Using music and working with a composer; 35 Editing refinements and structural solutions --
Part 8: Work; 36 Developing a career; 37 Starting up on your own.

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