Introduction to Documentary Production: A Guide for Media Students

by Searle Kochberg

Overview

Introduction to Documentary Production is designed for students who are approaching documentary production for the first time. The book is written in an accessible style by media staff at the University of Portsmouth, UK, all of whom have backgrounds in media production or journalism. The book covers the making of documentaries from concept through production to post-production and includes close readings of documentary makers' intent and target audiences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781903364376
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Publication date:	01/01/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Searle Kochberg is course leader of the BA Moving Image program at the University of Portsmouth. His fellow contributors are colleagues at the University of Portsmouth with industry portfolios as follows: Jane Young (director), Damian Toal (editor), Janice Kearns (production manager), Ron Geesin (composer), Colin Denahy (technical manager), William Garrison (director), Marie Womack (journalist).

Table of Contents

Structure and Script
Narrativity and Intent in Documentary Production
Audiences and Documentary
Production Management
Documentary Cinematography
Creative Sound
Digital Technology and Programme-Making
Editing in Non-Fiction and Documentary Film