Documentaries in Journalism: Resources about Filmmaking
Featured Books about Filmmkaing
Introduction to Documentary, Third EditionCall Number: eBookISBN: 9780253026347The third edition of Bill Nichols's best-selling text provides an up-to-date introduction to the most important issues in documentary history and criticism. Designed for students in any field that makes use of visual evidence and persuasive strategies, Introduction to Documentary identifies the genre's distinguishing qualities and teaches the viewer how to read documentary film.
The Art of the Documentary by Call Number: PN1995.9.D6 C86 2005g; eBookDirectors, editors, cinematographers, and producers behind today's most thought-provoking nonfiction films reveal the thought processes, methods, and collaborations that have guided their efforts- from project conception to developing, producing, shooting, editing, and releasing some of the finest documentary films of recent decades.
Documentary Film: a Very Short Introduction by Call Number: PN1995.9.D6 A94 2007; eBookThis concise guide takes readers along the diverse paths of documentary history and charts the lively, often fierce debates among filmmakers and scholars about the best ways to represent reality and to tell the truths worth telling. Includes an overview of central issues, examines key subgenres, and discusses ethical and practical considerations.
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