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1 online resource (399 pages) |
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Preproduction -- Learning the filmmaking process -- Been there, done that -- DOC preproduction -- Brainstorming your idea -- The importance of research -- Been there, done that -- Interview subjects -- Types of documentaries -- Approach and storytelling -- Been there, done that -- The production plan -- Been there, done that -- Budgeting your doc -- Hot tip -- Been there, done that -- Hot tip -- Where to find prices -- Budgeting-a final word -- Been there, done that -- Choosing an equipment package -- Been there, done that -- A quick lesson in video tech -- What to look for in a camera -- The guide to the camera guide -- Documentary camera guide -- Why DSLR cameras are lame -- Why DSLR cameras are da bomb -- DSLR workarounds and fixes -- Anatomy of a DSLR franken rig -- Hot tip -- Understanding camera crop factors -- Comparative sensor sizes and crop factors -- The problem with 4K -- Buying vs. renting -- The down and dirty camera creed -- Hot tip -- Before you shoot -- The doc crew -- Good crew, bad crew -- Been there, done that -- Assembling a crew -- Been there, done that -- The crew meeting -- Feeding the crew -- Hot tip -- Location and logistics -- Shooting on location -- Location management 101 -- Sensitive location overview -- PR reps and media liaisons -- Been there, done that -- Hot tip -- Been there, done that -- Transportation considerations -- Hot tip -- Location releases and insurance -- Insurance issues -- Hot tip -- Image control and camera work -- Basics of image control -- Focus -- Exposure -- Zebra stripes and gain -- Color temperature -- White balance |
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Hot tip -- Shutter speed basics -- Shutter speed and movement -- Hot tip -- Manual vs. auto functions -- When to use auto functions -- Been there, done that -- Using the zoom control -- Handheld secrets of the pros -- Handheld camera positions -- Using tripods -- Set recording protocol -- Color bars -- Been there, done that -- The ABCs of production value -- Hot tip -- Lighting -- Hot tip -- Electricity and safety -- Lighting safety tip sheet -- How not to blow a circuit -- Lighting tools of the trade -- Interview lighting setups -- The key light -- Hair light and backlight -- The fill light -- Controlling light intensity -- Down and dirty DV gel guide -- Anatomy of an interview kit -- Hot tip -- Miscellaneous lighting tips -- Setting up lights in 5 easy steps 1 -- Lighting cookbook -- Sound recording -- Basic sound package -- Intermediate sound package -- Microphones-boom mics -- Quick tips for better booming 73124568 -- Good boom, bad boom -- Booming technique -- Microphones-lavs and handhelds -- Mounting a lav mic -- Hot tip -- The right mic for the job -- Recording sound levels -- Hot tip -- Why use a mixer? -- Using a field mixer -- Other mixer features -- Hot tip -- Sound rules to live by -- Location sound recording -- Location sound hazards -- Down and dirty DV cable guide -- Miscellaneous sound tips -- How to use sound blankets -- Composition and coverage -- Composition basics -- Composition tricks -- Lens focal length -- Telephoto and wide-angle lenses -- Don't just tell 'em, show 'em -- The visual language of docs -- Been there, done that -- Storytelling and cutaways -- Your b-roll is your "a" roll -- Hot tip |
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Been there, done that -- Depth of field demystified -- Hot tip -- Tips for shooting live events -- Interview prep -- All about interviews -- Final preparations -- Arriving at location -- Choosing interview backgrounds -- Hot tip -- Positioning and eyeline -- How do I look? -- Video clothing issues -- Fixing faces -- Hot tip -- Talent releases -- Been there, done that -- Briefing your subject -- Instructing subjects -- Hot tip -- Been there, done that -- Conducting interviews -- Asking questions and responding -- Form of questions -- Logical order of questions -- Been there, done that -- Hot tip -- Interview preparation and warm up -- Listening skills -- Responding to your subject -- Been there, done that -- The soapbox question -- Hot tip -- Monitoring technical issues -- Interview hazards -- Hot tip -- The wrap out -- Post-production -- The post-production process -- Viewing & taking notes -- Logging footage -- Transcripts -- Making a paper edit -- Putting together an editing system -- Been there, done that -- Who should edit your film? -- Been there, done that -- Stock footage and photos -- Been there, done that -- Film festival strategy -- Been there, done that -- Ways to work a film festival -- Been there, done that -- Glossary -- Index -- About the author -- Book and bonus website credits |
| 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 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Documentary films -- Production and direction.
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Video recordings -- Production and direction.
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Documentary films -- Production and direction
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Video recordings -- Production and direction
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781136065903 |
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1136065903 |
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9780240824444 |
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024082444X |
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