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Book Synopsis

Andy Glynne subjects the whole documentary process to scrutiny with advice on:

  • Developing your concept
  • Funding
  • Writing pitches and treatments
  • Interview technique
  • Narrative
  • Writing commentary
  • Dealing with ethical issues
  • Camera technique
  • Sound
  • Lighting
  • Post-production, editing and grading
  • Marketing and distribution
  • Film festivals
  • The history of documentary

With additional interviews with industry insiders and award-winning filmmakers who contribute their tips,tricks and advice, as well as layouts for budget spreadsheets, release forms, contracts and more...



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Everything you ever wanted to know about the nuts-and-bolts, from idea development to screening, is here -- Quentin Falk * Academy Magazine *
Essential reading... Endlessly fascinating... Five Stars * Empire Magazine *
the books speak the international language of film and can be enjoyably read straight through but are priceless as sources of reference - all the while funny, insightful, and realistic...They're like filmmaking courses bound and at a fraction of the cost -- Ben Malczewski * Library Journal - Starred Review *

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      Publisher Creative Essentials
      Published 22 November 2012
      ISBN-13 9781842433652
      978-1842433652
      ISBN-10 1842433652
      Also in:
      Documentary films

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Andy Glynne subjects the whole documentary process to scrutiny with advice on:

      • Developing your concept
      • Funding
      • Writing pitches and treatments
      • Interview technique
      • Narrative
      • Writing commentary
      • Dealing with ethical issues
      • Camera technique
      • Sound
      • Lighting
      • Post-production, editing and grading
      • Marketing and distribution
      • Film festivals
      • The history of documentary

      With additional interviews with industry insiders and award-winning filmmakers who contribute their tips,tricks and advice, as well as layouts for budget spreadsheets, release forms, contracts and more...



      Trade Review
      Everything you ever wanted to know about the nuts-and-bolts, from idea development to screening, is here -- Quentin Falk * Academy Magazine *
      Essential reading... Endlessly fascinating... Five Stars * Empire Magazine *
      the books speak the international language of film and can be enjoyably read straight through but are priceless as sources of reference - all the while funny, insightful, and realistic...They're like filmmaking courses bound and at a fraction of the cost -- Ben Malczewski * Library Journal - Starred Review *

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