Documentary Filmmaking: A Contemporary Field Guide (édition 2013)

Documentary Filmmaking is a practical handbook for the undergraduate or graduate-level documentary film course offered in departments of film/cinema or communication and mass communication. The book is designed as a compact, comprehensive, step-by-step guide to documentary creation from theinitial idea phase to post-production processes and distribution. This documentary handbook has significant pedagogical content in each chapter including a glossary, a detailed exploration of the chapter theme, a section offering options to consider, and summaries. These elements are supported byillustrations and examples from working documentary makers, producers, editors, and distributors.