Archival Storytelling: A Filmmaker's Guide to Finding, Using, and Licensing Third-Party Visuals and Music
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (997 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240809734 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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The authors have done an exceptional job in this regard by the careful interweaving of interviews with researchers, filmmakers and legal experts through the factual material.There is the strong sense of being in the presence of experienced filmmakers and researchers who accept that while there are standard practices, archival use and intellectual property laws etc. are contingent fields in which each case must be assessed and dealt with on its merits." -Bruce Sheridan, Chair, Film & Video Department, Columbia College"It's hard to imagine a more organized, comprehensive dissection of Byzantine material. Miller, Freelance Documentary and Dramatic Editor, Emerson College . The authors have produced a tremendous guide for all who use archival resources. Best of all, because of their effort, I believe more individuals will be able to access and properly utilize such material. It's an ongoing volley, the chapter engenders a road map through the split, the tension makes a good readThis authorative book belongs on every producer's shelf." -Loren S. Ward and many others.Additional praise for Archival Storytelling:"I've been making historical documentaries for many years, yet I learned new things from this book. Where do producers go for affordable stills and footage? How do filmmakers evaluate the historical value of archival materials? What do verite' producers need to know when documenting a world filled with rights-protected images and sounds?
"This is it. It will be the single best purchase your production company will make."-Ann Petrone, Archival Supervisor, The Fog of War"Here we have what I believe will swiftly become an essential guide for documentary filmmakers with an archive bias, and anyone thinking of becoming a film researcher." - James Smith, Archive Zones"Copyright and clearance is such a minefield for filmmakers who are frequently faced with the double whammy of complex legal rules and enormous licensing expenses. This book is a great resource because it surveys the entire landscape from ethical/creative considerations to fair use to changes in the digital age, and the focus is always on the importance of telling stories. Which is what it is all about after all!" - Shooting PeopleThe excellent new resource Archival Storytelling is really two books in one: a detailed how-to guide for filmmakers on the process of researching, a
"First book of its kind, very very helpful!" according to A. Hanawalt. I'm a documentary filmmaker currently producing a feature documentary about the history of urban planning. I'm going to be relying on use of a lot of archival material, so when I saw this book on the Focal Press site several months back, I pre-ordered and anxiously awaited its arrival.I was already familiar with the popular footage licensing archives and have spent many hours perusing material in the Prelinger collection at archive.org, and also quite familiar with other topics the book covers such as Fair Use and how E&O insurance comes into play - so I had the usual reservations . Matthew White said We Now Have a Definitive Book on Archive-Based Programming. Kenn Rabin and Sheila Curran Bernard have written an important book, one that will serve as the definitive text on archive-based filmmaking for years to come. The authors are among the most seasoned professionals in the field, and they generously share their deep knowledge of the subject. Film and video archives are a stimulating palette for filmmakers, although the enormous technical, legal, and research demands can be overwhelming. This book masterfully navigates these routines while keeping the focus on the creative process: a collaborative process that relies on researchers and. "Absolute MUST HAVE for all documentary filmmakers!" according to Bill C. Archival Storytelling provides an excellent roadmap through the landmines of documentary film making when you have to work with archival materials. In fact, it's rare in the film industry to find a single volume that provides in-depth, all-encompassing information of such an important aspect of film making.It's all here: Where to find archival films, how to find them, how to order them, how to use them, the facts about copyright, licensing, access, public domain, Fair Use, Fair Dealing, Errors and Omissions, International rights, the works! If you're making a film that relies on ar
She has taught at Princeton University and Westbrook College and recently joined the faculty of the University at Albany, State University of New York.Kenn Rabin is an internationally recognized expert on the use of archival materials in film storytelling. Her archival film credits include the series Eyes on the Prize, I'll Make Me a World, This Far By Faith, America's War on Poverty, and