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Chris Ward · August 9th, 2004, 06:47 PM

Beginning August 29th, I will be teaching a 4 week hands-on documentary filmmaking workshop in Rockport, Maine. For more information contact me or go to www.theworkshops.com

James Darren · March 31st, 2005, 06:58 AM

Hi all,

Can anyone please recommend any good books on documentary & reality style filmmaking?

I was thinking of buying "Making Documentary & Reality Films" by Barry Hempe & maybe "Writing, Directing & Producing Documentary Films" By Alan Rosenthal. Can anybody recommend these titles or any other books?

Also are there any good online documentaries or DVD's to watch?

Thanks!

Christopher C. Murphy · March 31st, 2005, 07:10 AM

"Making Documentary & Reality Films" is really good, I have that one.

Michael Wisniewski · March 31st, 2005, 09:52 AM

If you're going to only buy one, I recommend Directing the Documentary by Michael Rabiger

I have both Rabiger's and Hempe's books. After helping out on two local documentaries, I prefer Rabiger's book. It's much more detailed and comprehensive. I find myself referring to it more as time passes, even for non-documentary projects.

The two books do compliment each other, because of their different styles. Rabiger's book is a text book written by a talented film teacher. In comparison, Hempe's book is more of a series of anecdotal lessons from the field.

Dylan Couper · March 31st, 2005, 10:05 PM

We dun have a forum jus' fer book learnin' so I be movin dis post dere.

Bob Costa · April 1st, 2005, 02:53 AM

OTOH, Hampe's book is a good, easy to read overview. I didn't fall asleep once. I like to start easy when learning a new topic.

Markus Bo · October 30th, 2005, 01:55 AM

Hello,

I decided to improve my knowlegde on documentary, read some books and I work already as a tv(VJ) journalist for a long time. But I want to put some emphazise on documentary and therefore I am looking for a one or two weeks course (planning, structure but no basic cam or editing introduction) in USA or Europe. Anyone can recommend a course?

Markus

Matt Helme · December 25th, 2005, 11:19 PM

I was wondering if anyone here from New Jersey is a member of the International Documentary Association? I so i would like to stay in touch. E-mail Matt Helme at dcinema2134@yahoo.com

Vincent Sanchis · January 12th, 2006, 05:34 AM

Hi
I am currently teaching 'documentary making' at University level.
Is there anyone who knows about a dvd course about 'documentary making'?
I am looking for something like 'action-cut filmmaking' dvd course, but focused in the documentary environment. I think it will be very helpful for improving my current teaching style.
Thanks in advance.

August 9th, 2004, 06:47 PM	#1
Chris Ward Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New England Posts: 68	Documentary Workshop Beginning August 29th, I will be teaching a 4 week hands-on documentary filmmaking workshop in Rockport, Maine. For more information contact me or go to www.theworkshops.com

March 31st, 2005, 06:58 AM	#2
James Darren Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 235	Documentary training? Books, etc. Hi all, Can anyone please recommend any good books on documentary & reality style filmmaking? I was thinking of buying "Making Documentary & Reality Films" by Barry Hempe & maybe "Writing, Directing & Producing Documentary Films" By Alan Rosenthal. Can anybody recommend these titles or any other books? Also are there any good online documentaries or DVD's to watch? Thanks!

March 31st, 2005, 07:10 AM	#3
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	"Making Documentary & Reality Films" is really good, I have that one. __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

March 31st, 2005, 10:05 PM	#5
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	We dun have a forum jus' fer book learnin' so I be movin dis post dere. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

October 30th, 2005, 01:55 AM	#7
Markus Bo Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ingelheim (Rheinland-Pfalz) Posts: 140	Documentary training?????? Hello, I decided to improve my knowlegde on documentary, read some books and I work already as a tv(VJ) journalist for a long time. But I want to put some emphazise on documentary and therefore I am looking for a one or two weeks course (planning, structure but no basic cam or editing introduction) in USA or Europe. Anyone can recommend a course? Markus __________________ Freelance full service reporter www.boehnisch.de

March 31st, 2005, 09:52 AM	#4
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	If you're going to only buy one, I recommend Directing the Documentary by Michael Rabiger I have both Rabiger's and Hempe's books. After helping out on two local documentaries, I prefer Rabiger's book. It's much more detailed and comprehensive. I find myself referring to it more as time passes, even for non-documentary projects. The two books do compliment each other, because of their different styles. Rabiger's book is a text book written by a talented film teacher. In comparison, Hempe's book is more of a series of anecdotal lessons from the field.

April 1st, 2005, 02:53 AM	#6
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	OTOH, Hampe's book is a good, easy to read overview. I didn't fall asleep once. I like to start easy when learning a new topic.

December 25th, 2005, 11:19 PM	#8
Matt Helme New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Amboy New Jersey Posts: 22	International Documentary Association I was wondering if anyone here from New Jersey is a member of the International Documentary Association? I so i would like to stay in touch. E-mail Matt Helme at dcinema2134@yahoo.com

January 12th, 2006, 05:34 AM	#9
Vincent Sanchis New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oldenburg, Germany Posts: 23	Documentary Dvd Training Hi I am currently teaching 'documentary making' at University level. Is there anyone who knows about a dvd course about 'documentary making'? I am looking for something like 'action-cut filmmaking' dvd course, but focused in the documentary environment. I think it will be very helpful for improving my current teaching style. Thanks in advance.