Writing, directing, and producing documentary films and videos /
Rosenthal, Alan.
Writing, directing, and producing documentary films and videos / Alan Rosenthal. - 3rd ed. - Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, 2002. - xvi, 392 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-382) and index.
able of Contents
Preface to the Third Edition ix
Preface to the Revised Edition xi
Preamble: Preface to the First Edition xv
Introduction 1 (8)
Part One. From Idea to First Draft
Clearing the Decks 9 (10)
Getting to Work 19 (14)
Writing the Proposal 33 (17)
Research 50 (9)
Shaping the Film 59 (23)
Beginning the First Draft 82 (14)
Completing the First Draft 96 (33)
Part Two. Preproduction
Budget and Contract 129(15)
Preproduction Survey 144(19)
Part Three. Production
The Director Prepares 163(12)
Directing the Interview 175(13)
On Location 188(11)
Part Four. Postproduction
Editing 199(20)
Writing the Final Narration 219(35)
Finishing the Film 254(11)
Part Five. Special Cases
Cinema Verite 265(11)
Documentary Drama 276(21)
The History Documentary 297(10)
Family Films 307(22)
Industrial and Public Relations Films 329(13)
Staying Alive 342(21)
Conclusion
Problems and Challenges 363(12)
Appendix: Budget for a One-Hour Documentary, 375(6)
Peace Process
Selected Bibliography 381(2)
Index 383
A comprehensive guide for documentary filmmakers at all stages. In this third edition, in response to technological advances and the demands of cable television stations, Alan Rosenthal reconsiders how one approaches documentary filmmaking in the 21st century. Foregoing theory and hardware, Rosenthal tackles the day-to-day problems from initial concept through distribution, emphasizing the research and writing approach. He offers examples of interviewing, narration writing, and the complexities of editing. The text explains how to write, direct and produce the documentary, whether film or video. This third edition also covers nonlinear editing techniques, a complex budget example and its analysis, and a chapter on "Staying Alive", which details how European and US stations approach documentary and how the Internet can help filmmakers find new markets. A new chapter has been added to stress the growing genre of family films.
0809324482 9780809324484
Documentary films--Production and direction.
Documentary films--Authorship.
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Writing, directing, and producing documentary films and videos / Alan Rosenthal. - 3rd ed. - Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, 2002. - xvi, 392 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-382) and index.
able of Contents
Preface to the Third Edition ix
Preface to the Revised Edition xi
Preamble: Preface to the First Edition xv
Introduction 1 (8)
Part One. From Idea to First Draft
Clearing the Decks 9 (10)
Getting to Work 19 (14)
Writing the Proposal 33 (17)
Research 50 (9)
Shaping the Film 59 (23)
Beginning the First Draft 82 (14)
Completing the First Draft 96 (33)
Part Two. Preproduction
Budget and Contract 129(15)
Preproduction Survey 144(19)
Part Three. Production
The Director Prepares 163(12)
Directing the Interview 175(13)
On Location 188(11)
Part Four. Postproduction
Editing 199(20)
Writing the Final Narration 219(35)
Finishing the Film 254(11)
Part Five. Special Cases
Cinema Verite 265(11)
Documentary Drama 276(21)
The History Documentary 297(10)
Family Films 307(22)
Industrial and Public Relations Films 329(13)
Staying Alive 342(21)
Conclusion
Problems and Challenges 363(12)
Appendix: Budget for a One-Hour Documentary, 375(6)
Peace Process
Selected Bibliography 381(2)
Index 383
A comprehensive guide for documentary filmmakers at all stages. In this third edition, in response to technological advances and the demands of cable television stations, Alan Rosenthal reconsiders how one approaches documentary filmmaking in the 21st century. Foregoing theory and hardware, Rosenthal tackles the day-to-day problems from initial concept through distribution, emphasizing the research and writing approach. He offers examples of interviewing, narration writing, and the complexities of editing. The text explains how to write, direct and produce the documentary, whether film or video. This third edition also covers nonlinear editing techniques, a complex budget example and its analysis, and a chapter on "Staying Alive", which details how European and US stations approach documentary and how the Internet can help filmmakers find new markets. A new chapter has been added to stress the growing genre of family films.
0809324482 9780809324484
Documentary films--Production and direction.
Documentary films--Authorship.
070.18 ROS
