This is THE Text on Documentary FilmmakingJuly 2, 1999 6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is probably the best book on directing and producing a documentary film that I've come across. A lot of books on filmmaking seem to be written by people who've never really made any films but can rehash what others have written on the subject and sell their advice. Rabiger's text is different, this is a text written by a seasoned documentary filmmaker that makes every chapter an insightful and useful reading experience. It may price a bit more than other documentary texts but it's worth the money spent in what you'll learn over the other books
A Documentary film makers Bible!February 7, 1999 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This guide gives an excellent, step by step, overview of film making in general. It examines in detail the three stages of production and gives good examples of useful forms for the organization of production. The pre-production section was most valuable. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the making of documentary films.
Excellent general text on documentary makingJanuary 14, 1999 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although structured as a textbook, there is a great deal of advice and basic information for the independent filmmaker as well. Particularly helpful is advice on choosing a crew and on stages of post-production, that area filmmakers are most likely to underestimate in terms of time committment and importance!
