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              Ken Burns
              May 19, 2012
              David Strauss

              [Video] The Making of Inspiring Documentaries

              Ken Burns is somewhat of a a legend when it comes to stories and film making. His documentaries cover some fantastic issues within the U.S. and have a fine tension throughout the film which keeps his audience captivated. In this short interview by Redglass Pictures, Ken shares what he feels the key elements of a captivating story are. How do you think his idea of that “extra element” applies to what you shoot or edit?

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              • http://www.facebook.com/mjtraynor Michael J Traynor

                Very nicely done.

              • http://www.facebook.com/people/Marek-Planc-Plancak/1138013057 Marek Planc Plancak

                amazing.

              • http://WWW.LIFEASCINEMA.BLOGSPOT.COM SEAN SHIMMEL

                Worthy. Sobering. Sweet.

              • http://twitter.com/martinbeebee Martin Beebee

                Brilliant. Finding that extra, transcendent, element (personally, and in the final edit) seems to be the challenge — the ability to move beyond the stringing together of pretty/disturbing/compelling/thoughtful images to communicate something greater than the parts.

              • http://profile.yahoo.com/H3N2AAX42CFI5VF26MKMDYYKOE Nicholas

                Beautiful!

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