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Documentary filmmaking for archaeologists
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Documentary film maker Peter Pepe and historical archaeologist Joseph W. Zarzynski provide a concise guide to film making designed to help archaeologists navigate the unfamiliar world of documentary film. They offer a step-by-step description of the process of making a documentary, everything from initial pitches to production companies to final cuts in the editing. Using examples from their own award-winning documentaries, they focus on the needs of the archaeologist: Where do you fit in the project? What is expected of you? How can you help your documentarian partner? The authors provide
| Title |
Documentary filmmaking for archaeologists / Peter Pepe and Joseph W. Zarzynski. |
|---|---|
| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Publisher |
Walnut Creek, California : Left Coast Press, Inc. |
| Creation Date |
2012 |
| Notes |
First published 2012 by Left Coast Press, Inc. Includes bibliographical references and index. English |
| Content |
Contents Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Forming the Archaeologist/Documentary Filmmaker Team Chapter 2: A Brief History of the Documentary Film Genre Chapter 3: The Introduction of Home Video, Television, and Documentary Film making Chapter 4: Production Equipment and Screen and Standards Formats Chapter 5: The Popularity of Documentaries Chapter 6: The Stages of Documentary Film Production Chapter 7: Considering Making a Documentary-Your Idea and Title Chapter 8: Pitching a Proposal and Writing a Treatment Chapter 9: Developing a Budget and Securing a Contract Chapter 10: Shaping Your Archaeological Documentary Chapter 11: From Outline to First Script Chapter 12: Pre-production-Production Costs, Funding, Assembling the Crew, Compiling the Shot List, and On and On Chapter 13: The Art of the Interview and B-roll Chapter 14: Work Following the Interviews and B-roll Chapter 15: Choosing the Narrator and Other Voice Talent Chapter 16: Shot Making Chapter 17: Shooting Reenactments for Your Documentary Chapter 18: Using Still Photography, Historic Film Footage, Illustrations, Maps, Historic Newspapers, and Animation Chapter 19: Post production and Editing Chapter 20: Thoughts on the Beginning and the End of Your Documentary Film Chapter 21: The Digital Revolution and Its Role in Documentary Film making Chapter 22: Television, Theatrical Release, Finding a Distributor, Self-Distribution, and Other Outlets Chapter 23: Promoting Your Documentary Chapter 24: Documentaries in Miniature Chapter 25: Creating Your Trailer Chapter 26: Conclusion Appendix 1: Sample Documentary Proposal Appendix 2: Documentary Treatment Appendix 3: The Lost Radeau Video Script Appendix 4: Simplified Sample Budget Outline Glossary References Index About the Authors |
| Extent |
1 online resource (231 p.) |
| Language |
English |
| National Library system number |
997010720722105171 |
MARC RECORDS
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