Publisher's Synopsis
More filmmakers are employed in making documentary films than any other genre. Thanks to the user-friendly equipment available today, it is no longer an area that requires a film-school background to get started.
This book shows how you can begin making your first documentary movies - from researching and defining your theme, style, and the treatment that will drive your film, to organising the production and, ultimately, getting it seen by a wider audience. Following the simple practical advice, tips and easy steps in this book will get you started today.
· Learn how to choose your subject and decide on your storytelling style
· Create an outline/structure for your documentary and research and plan your material
· Find out the essential equipment you will need to buy or rent in order to shoot and edit
· Discover cinematic and editing skills to pull all your material together.
· Understand how to budget and finance your project
· Find out the logistics of shooting interviews, footage and other source materials
· Create a trailer and get your work seen through festivals and publicity
· Learn about the wider world of distribution
