We’ve tried to bring in industry leaders for ProTrack 2008. Basically we looked for the cream of the crop. Well, looks like we found them.
Barry Hampe recently released the second edition of his book “Making Documentary Films and Videos.”
(He has a session on Friday afternoon, October 31, called “Three Essentials for Making a Documentary.”) We thought that was pretty cool; a recognized expert and author brings his expertise to ProTrack. Well Barry’s cred just jumped a notch, at least in my book.
The International Documentary Association recently reviewed his book and here’s what they said.
Hampe includes a treasure trove of information that he saves for the nine appendices at the end of the book, including recommendations for equipment, information on budgeting, actual sample treatments, a sample script and a great filmography that I am using to guide my Netflix queue. He also tells us how to get in touch with him, personally, to continue the dialogue—a rare opportunity from an author. But Barry Hampe knows the importance of building relationships with your audience. He is demonstrating by example. All of this adds up to why this has become my new number one book for aspiring documentarians.
Cynthia Close is executive director of Documentary Educational Resources.
Not bad.
So, have you registered for ProTrack yet?
