Online Filmmaking Blog » broadcast http://www.misteridigital.com Filmmaking tips and knowledge for independent filmmakers about film pre-production, production, and post-production. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:12:23 +0000 en hourly 1 Television Documentaryhttp://www.misteridigital.com/2010/television-documentary/ http://www.misteridigital.com/2010/television-documentary/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:58:21 +0000 Cecep SWP http://www.misteridigital.com/?p=246 It is an adaptable form of nonfiction programming that has served various functions throughout the medium’s history: as a symbol of prestige for advertisers and networks, a focal point for national attention on complex issues, a record of the human experience and the natural world, and an instrument of artistic and social expression. Unlike [...]]]> It is an adaptable form of nonfiction programming that has served various functions throughout the medium’s history: as a symbol of prestige for advertisers and networks, a focal point for national attention on complex issues, a record of the human experience and the natural world, and an instrument of artistic and social expression. Unlike other programming, documentaries have typically been sustained for reasons other than high ratings and ad sales. Consequently, the health of the documentary form serves as an indicator of a network’s commitment to news and as a barometer of social, political, and economic dynamics.

A documentary is defined as a nonfiction report that devotes its full time slot to one thesis or subject, usually under the guidance of a single producer. Part of the fascination with documentaries lies in their unique blend of writing, visual images, sound tracks, and the individual styles of their producers. In addition to their particular contribution to the television medium, however, documentaries are notable because they have intertwined with wrenching moments in history. These characteristics have inspired some to describe documentaries as among the finest moments on television and as a voice of reason, while others have criticized them as inflammatory.

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