Documentary Filmmaking for the Digital Age

"Documentary Filmmaking for the Digital Age" is a filmmaker's story - a look at how the author, with no formal training taught himself to make an independent documentary film that appealed to a wide audience. Instead of spending countless hours in the classroom and wasting energy on film school politics, Michael Wranovics undertook the ultimate educational experience: he went out and made a film that works. More than a simple narrative and anecdotal look at the making of "Up for Grabs" (a documentary about the legal battle over rightful ownership of Barry Bonds's 73rd home run ball), it discusses the technical and theoretical aspects of making documentary films. Through instructional words and images, it demystifies the filmmaking process and equips readers with the tools they need to make their own magnum opus. Using his own personal stories, the author imparts lessons in an engaging tone, making documentary filmmaking accessible to the average reader.