Andy Glynne subjects the whole documentary process to scrutiny with advice ; Developing your concept ; Funding ; Writing pitches and treatments ; Interview technique ; Narrative ; Writing commentary ; Dealing with ethical issues ; Camera technique ; Sound ; Lighting ; Post-production, editing and grading ; Marketing and distribution ; Film festivals. The history of documentary This NEW Edition has additional interviews with industry insiders and award-winning filmmakers, and up-to-the-moment technical information on the latest cameras and equipment and a fully updated resource guide with contact details of current commissioning editors.
As someone starting to use a video camera more seriously I found this book extremely useful, not just for all the lessons, tips and examples, but in the way the interviewees would explain something in a few words that gelled the knowledge being imparted in the chapter.
The book goes from planning all the way to selling your documentary, and is one I highly recomend to anyone who wants to learn more about the craft.