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Documentary

RULES FOR DOCUMENTARY FILM

  • Create a documentary film based on Nga Haka me nga Waiata o Ngati Porou
  • All documentaries must be no longer than 5 minutes 30 Secs including credits. Entries over this time limit will be disqualified.
  • Films must be supplied on a) Mini-DV tapes or as b)  HIGH QUALITY  QUICKTIME OR AVI FILES downloaded onto DVD, MEMORY STICK or External Hard-drive.
  • If you export more than one film to a mini-dv tape, please label the order the films appear in correctly.

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What is a documentary?

A film or television program, presenting scientific, cultural , political, social, or historical subject matter in a factual and informative manner. And often consisting of visuals or interviews, accompanied by narration.

How to make a documentary?

Brainstorm ideas for your kaupapa.

    • Pick one you are really interested in and then come up with a ten point plan. Ten points related to that kaupapa.
    • From those ten points come up with your interview questions and script.
    • Think about WHO WHAT WHERE WHY WHEN & HOW and who you are going to interview.
    • Create a story board. On one side have your script, on the other side draw the visuals.
    • Use your story board to help you shoot your doco film.
    • Be inventive and creative when filming your shots.
    • If you dont have enough time or budget to film what you need, try and think of other ways to obtain what you want ( photos from an archive, radio broadcasts, recreations)
    • To create narration or voice over for your documentary watch the visuals you have filmed and write down information you can use.

Examples of documentaries.

  • The Story of Ruatepupuke about the wharenui Ruatepupuke which now resides at the Field Museum of Chicago.
  • Maori TV, TVNZ, The Documentary and History channels and TV 3 always have good documentaries on. For shorter example of documentaries watch, Native Affairs or Marae on MTS.

Helpful Links:

http://documentaryfilms.suite101.com/article.cfm/make_your_own_documentary_film

www.channel4.com/fourdocs/guides/index.html

www.adobe.com/education/digkids/lessons/documentary.html

www.adobe.com/education/digkids/intro_video/index.html