Documentary-Type Productions
The work in setting up an unscripted, documentary-type production follows much the same pattern as for something scripted. Locations have to be found, crews and artists booked and travel, accommodation, catering, etc. arranged. There is, however, an additional aspect to setting up which might involve you to a greater or lesser degree.
Research
Research is the basis of preparation for much documentary filming and your taste for detective work will determine whether you enjoy being involved in documentaries.
The extent to which you are involved in the research depends on who you work for. If you are condemned to ‘minding the phone’ and typing the letters and given no scope in the preliminary research, you will understandably ...
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