9Solo Shooting: Documentary and Television
There are a far greater number of cinematographers working in documentary and television than in all other areas of film production combined. Whether producing documentary, entertainment or news footage, this chapter provides guidance by looking in detail at how to manage equipment, workflow, sound and lighting, as well as how to assess optimal camera settings when working alone.
The chapter looks closely at different documentary forms; how to shoot for them and how to interact appropriately with contributors to create the desired program type. These ‘modes’ of shooting underlie the structure of the majority of documentary and television production worldwide.
Whether you work alone at the start of your ...
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