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Documentary Storytelling, Second Edition: Making Stronger and More Dramatic Nonfiction Films

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Outstanding Resource

By Thomas Speicher "Viking One" - March 12, 2007

Whether a practitioner of the craft or someone who enjoys viewing non-fiction films, Documentary Storytelling is an invaluable resource. Sheila Curran Bernard's award-winning experience in the genre shines in this extremely practical book. From casting to treatments to editing, Bernard covers all the basics in great detail. But what distinguishes this book is her dedication to storytelling, a concept often lost with the technical wizardry available at our fingertips. Bernard's breakdown of the three-act structure and comparison of the narrative spine to a train offer wonderful lessons for novices and reminders for experienced filmmakers. Her analysis of existing documentaries illuminates the three-act structure. Bernard's main points are reinforced at the end of the book, thanks to a series of interviews she conducted with experienced documentarians. The reader is left with a practical how-to guide to make documentaries, as well as the critical skills to analyze non-fiction... read more

Required Reading For Any Level

By Sprague Theobald - January 20, 2008

While there are many good books on the subject of producing documentaries, Sheila Curran Bernard's "Documentary Storytelling" has done what I feel no other has managed to do; she discusses the principles, practical aspects and basic story telling structure of writing and producing documentaries in great depth, yet as though she were talking to a good friend. No lectures, no "the world according to me" (although well she could, as her track record is beyond impressive), just straight talk about the craft of producing documentaries and what we all should continue to seek out and ask ourselves as we continue to chip away at the art form. She rounds out the book with several informative interviews with recognized film makers and here too; no preaching, simply shared experiences and insights. As I said, there are many good books on the subject, all of which I refer to from time to time, but "Documentary Storytelling" is the one I keep beside my bed and in my kit. From the casual viewer to... read more

This is a "must read" book!

By Hank Castello "Hank Castello" - December 6, 2008

I can't imagine a better book for the beginning documentarian. The author grasps and teaches that video is only a medium and quality depends on the content which must tell a story. So many people seem to think they just need to point their camera, watch exposure and white balance, etc. and they can edit out a good documentary, forgetting that it all hinges on having a good story and telling it well.

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