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I've been accused of being random so I'll put this in point form.<br />
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1.There are tons of resources available online on 'amateur film-making'. <br />
2.Avid is the premiere editing software out there, and they have a free downloadable version for Mac or XP. They also have tutorials available at their website. 3.Short historical docs are good practise ones using audio and non copyrighted photographs from the national archives. You can also think of doing audio docs to save money, there's also lots of info on that online.<br />
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4.If you are looking to be in The Corporation's league or Michael Moore's you will be disappointed. Moore had millions from previous films and distributors, while The Corporation had money from just about every distributor/government body that there is, mainly because he has a lot of clout from his earlier doc "Manufacturing Consent" and it was taken from a book that had recognized 'street value'. Aim more at "Supersize Me" level.<br />
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5. In a nutshell all it takes is money. You can 'sell' it to investors, and a good website can help with that, or you can 'sell' it to government bodies of various levels. .<br />
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6. Many are simply releasing them online where there is a potential for more exposure and money-but only to certain demographics. From emule I've downloaded several documentaries that I found to be better than either of those you mention, but neither had significant air play. One is "The revolution will not be televised" and the other "Orwell is spinning in his grave". There is actually another one that was interesting, but I can't remember the name of it, I believe it was done by Steven Spielberg's company and was about filmmaking, but you could download it from the site for about ten bucks. <br />
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7. You can also consider doing a Flash site if you want to 'compose it as you go' and make it an ongoing project. Canadian economics is a pretty broad topic though, so you may want to narrow it down or at least be more specific if you are here looking for help or ideas. <br />
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8. Search the NFB or other places because one often finds a documentary already in existent. NFB and CBC do a horrible job advertising their products, and doing a website directing people to an already completed documentary could save a lot of time. It depends WHY you want to do it, whether because you want to get into the industry and need an idea, or want to push a specific agenda. To push a specific agenda you can contact organizations who share your point of view, most won't have money, but may provide any number of resources, research, photos, etc.<br />
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9. My first advice would be to check out one of the many books on the subject from your local library, or a magazine or website. Camera crews are VERY expensive, and if you want government money you'll have to become an accountant because they provide money in good part to provide work for people in the industry. You can have the best idea in the world, but if you're doing it yourself then they probably won't even take you seriously. <br />
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OK...ok....ok:<br />
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Well maybe I can lend a hand here, or two, or three! <br />
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Broadcasting diploma and all.<br />
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Email me, let's [email protected].<br />
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I have some ideas, equipment, and know-how.<br />
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-RobF<br />
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PS - Thanks 4Canada for the heads up on this post!
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[QUOTE BY= robert_fisher] OK...ok....ok:<br />
<br />
Well maybe I can lend a hand here, or two, or three! <br />
<br />
Broadcasting diploma and all.<br />
<br />
Email me, let's [email protected].<br />
<br />
I have some ideas, equipment, and know-how.<br />
<br />
-RobF<br />
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PS - Thanks 4Canada for the heads up on this post![/QUOTE]<br />
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You're back.
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NSAy, sounds like a fantastic project, and you have a lot of great people listed, but I think you should also talk to William Krehm, economist, author of 'A Power Unto Itself, The Bank of Canada' subtitled, 'The Threat To Our Nation's Economy' COMER, Committee on Monetary and Economic Reform. <br />
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There is a website(www.comer.org) you can contact him, I don't know if you would be interested, but he certainly is a wise fellow and could probably shed some light on the business end of things.
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