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Capturing reality [videorecording] : the art of documentary / a National Film Board of Canada production ; produced in association with Super Channel, Documentary, Writers Guild of Canada ; producer, Michelle Van Beusekom ; director & writer, Pepita Ferrari.

Contributor(s): Language: English Summary language: French Publication details: [Canada] : National Film Board of Canada, c2008.Description: 2 videodiscs (ca. 337 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): DDC classification:
  • 791.43 CAP 2008
Cast: Interviewees, Jennifer Baichwal and 37 other documentary film directors.Summary: An exploration of the complex creative process that goes into making documentary films. Features interviews with 38 directors and 163 clips of scenes from classic films plus a bonus disc with over four hours of additional filmmaker interviews.
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Media Resources Taylor's Library-TU 791.43 CAP 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available SOMAC,09030,02,GR 1000526763

Special features: Filmmakers; Topics (Getting started -- Exploring the genre -- Planning & preparation -- Relationships -- Truth, perspective & ethics -- The shoot -- Sound -- Editing -- Final thoughts & anecdotes)

A foreign film (Canada)

Bonus disc includes over 4 hours of additional content.

Interviewees, Jennifer Baichwal and 37 other documentary film directors.

An exploration of the complex creative process that goes into making documentary films. Features interviews with 38 directors and 163 clips of scenes from classic films plus a bonus disc with over four hours of additional filmmaker interviews.

DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation; Dolby surround.

English and some French with English subtitles, with optional French subtitles version.