The shut up and shoot documentary guide : a Down & Dirty DV production /

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 st...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Artis, Anthony Q. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA : Focal Press, 2014
Edition:2nd ed
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Table of Contents:
  • Preproduction
  • Location and logistics
  • Image control and camera work
  • Lighting
  • Sound recording
  • Composition and coverage
  • Interview prep
  • Conducting interviews
  • Post-production
  • Preproduction
  • Location and logistics
  • Image control and camera work
  • Lighting
  • Sound recording
  • Composition and coverage
  • Interview prep
  • Conducting interviews
  • Post-production
  • 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