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 the fundamentals all the way to advanced elements of
directing. 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.
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