IN THE MAKING OF: A Documentary

RESEARCH

Reading material

A) Types and Styles of a documentary

Documentary Types.pdf

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Topics covered:

1. The modes of documentaries

• The expository mode;

• The observational mode;

• The participatory mode;

• The reflexive mode;

• The poetic mode;

• The performance mode.

2. Characteristics and Deficiencies

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B) Introduction to Documentary - Bill Nichols

Bill Nichols - Introduction to document.

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Topics Covered:

1. How do documentaries differ from other types of film? (pg.20 - 41)

2. What gives documentary filsm a voice of their own? (pg. 42 - 60)

3. What are documentaries about? (pg. 61-81)

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C) Production Handbook - Brooklyn College Department of Film

2012_Production_Handbook_.pdf

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