"It’s an intimate and insightful glimpse into both the art and craft of docs and a must-read for filmmakers serious about creating non-fiction work."

Filmmakers Alliance Magazine

"This is a must-have book if you have even a passing interest in documentary films. We’re giving it a permanent--and prominent--home on our bookshelf.”

Camcorder & Computer Video Magazine

Have you noticed the renaissance of documentary filmmaking going on around you? Some are inspired by the work of legendary directors and cinematographers such as the Maysles brothers, D.A. Pennabaker & Chris Hegedus, Errol Morris, or Ken Burns. Others follow their own idols or simply set their own course. Inexpensive video camera equipment and video editing software have helped fuel this new wave of truth-tellers, bringing the tools of the craft within reach of amateurs and students, as well as independent journalists and filmmakers on a budget.