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    The document discusses different approaches to documentary filmmaking such as narration, reenactments, interviews, and cinema verite. It contrasts the styles of direct cinema, which aims to intrude as little as possible, and cinema verite, which allows more interaction between the filmmaker and subjects. The document also covers documentary pioneers like Robert Flaherty and the historic documentary work of Ken Burns.

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    The document discusses different approaches to documentary filmmaking such as narration, reenactments, interviews, and cinema verite. It contrasts the styles of direct cinema, which aims to intrude as little as possible, and cinema verite, which allows more interaction between the filmmaker and subjects. The document also covers documentary pioneers like Robert Flaherty and the historic documentary work of Ken Burns.

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    The document discusses different approaches to documentary filmmaking such as narration, reenactments, interviews, and cinema verite. It contrasts the styles of direct cinema, which aims to intrude as little as possible, and cinema verite, which allows more interaction between the filmmaker and subjects. The document also covers documentary pioneers like Robert Flaherty and the historic documentary work of Ken Burns.

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    Documentary

    Documentary
    » “Those films that that deal with
    historical, social, scientific, or
    economic subjects, either
    photographed in actual
    occurrence or re-enacted,
    and where the emphasis is
    more on factual content than
    on entertainment.”
    »» Academy
    Academy of
    of Motion
    Motion Picture
    Picture Arts
    Arts and
    and Sciences
    Sciences
    Approach to Storytelling
    » Narration (Fahrenheit 911)
    » Reenactments/recreations (The Civil War)
    » Animation (Bowling for Columbine)
    » Filmmaker as part of the story (Paper Chasers)
    » Interviews (Fog of War)
    » Confessionals to Camera (Blue Vinyl)
    » Archival Footage (Eyes on the Prize)
    » Archival photos (4 Little Girls)
    » Cinema Verite (Kurt and Courtney)
    » Direct or Natural Cinema (Grey Gardens)
    Cinema Verite
    vs.
    Direct Cinema
    Direct or Natural Cinema
    » Becomes popular during the 1960’s

    » This style is: you film EVERYTHING

    » The object is to intrude as little as possible in


    order to capture the spontaneity and
    uninhibited flow of live events
    Criticism of
    Direct or Natural Cinema
    » Some feel that if the camera is not
    hidden the participants are still
    aware of it

    » If your event is boring you don’t


    have a film
    EX.
    EX. “American
    “American Movie”
    Movie” trailer
    trailer
    https://vimeo.com/9733536
    https://vimeo.com/9733536
    Discussion
    Do you think it’s easier to
    produce a documentary or a
    fiction film?

    Why or Why not?


    Cinema Verite
    » The filmmaker PROVOKES an event

    » This style permits and even encourages


    interaction between the subject and the
    director.

    » This style is not about being fair.


    Discussion
    Can a documentary filmmaker be
    objective? Or does the very act of
    selecting topics and deciding how
    they should be portrayed become a
    personal statement by the
    filmmaker?
    Robert Flaherty
    » Some believe to be the founder of
    documentary filmmaking
    » His style is about culture and looking at
    different lifestyles.
    » In 1915 began filming Nanook of the
    North, which is a story of an Eskimo
    life. It was released in 1922.
    Ken Burns and
    Historic Documentaries
    » Like a biography it is a catchall term for films
    about an event that happened in the past.
    Example: World War II
    » In Historical Documentaries, you are at the
    mercy of old archival footage, photographs,
    drawings, and re-creations.
    » Ken Burns uses authentic materials of
    photos, folk music, present day locations, and
    the words used by people of that time.
    Basic Steps of Documentary Pre-
    Production
    » Brainstorm ideas and develop goal(s)
    » Research story
    » Choose interview subjects
    » Choose equipment package
    » Make a budget
    » Write a production plan
    » Hire Crew
    Items Needed for Your
    Documentary
    » A one page treatment of your concept.
    » One paragraph biography of your talent
    » Shot Sheet/Shooting Schedule
    » Dual-Column Script
    » Log
    » Completed Project

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