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| Document Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Chris Palmer |
| ISBN: | 1578051487 9781578051489 |
| OCLC Number: | 471815959 |
| Description: | xxiii, 223 p., [16] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Contents: | Movies that can change your life -- State of the art : the many faces of wildlife filmmaking -- How did we get here? : a brief history of the business -- Behind the camera : how wildlife films are made -- The money chase : finding funds without selling out -- Cult of personality : the celebrity connection and presenter-driven shows -- Audience abuse : staging and other deceptions -- Too close for comfort : what filmmakers do for the "money shot" -- Nature porn and fang TV : the temptations of sex and violence -- Sins of omission : leaving conservation behind -- Doing it right : profiles in ethical entertainment -- The way forward : how wildlife films can make a difference. |
| Responsibility: | Chris Palmer ; foreword by Jane Goodall. |
Abstract:
Palmer, a veteran producer and film educator, looks past the headlines to uncover the pervasive and troubling trend toward sensationalism, extreme risk-taking, and even abuse in wildlife films.
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"A well-reasoned yet passionate argument for changing wildlife filmmaking practices and creating ethical guidelines, this is an accessible and engaging read." --"Library Journal"
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