TY - BOOK AU - Eckhardt,Ned TI - Documentary filmmakers handbook SN - 9780786460434 (softcover) AV - PN1995.9.D6 E24 2012 U1 - 070.1/8 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Jefferson, N.C. PB - McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers KW - Documentary films KW - Production and direction KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-189) and index; The documentary tradition and getting started -- The 12 basic elements of a documentary -- Design and aesthetics -- Researching and writing a documentary proposal -- Production equipment and decisions -- Your storytellers : interviews and conversations -- Shooting creative and effective b-roll -- Editing and postproduction -- Ethics, fair use, and the law -- Funding your documentary and connecting to your community -- Why we do it N2 - "A complete guide to all phases of documentary production, this is an essential handbook for student filmmakers and professional documentarians alike. Written in concise language and easy reference, the text provides a progression of real-world learning skills, including organization and design. Also itemized is the necessary equipment, with technical information for universal comprehension of equipment and application"--Provided by publisher ER -