Documentary Filmmaking and Storytelling

Why are stories considered fundamental to human existence?

• They are primarily used for entertainment.

• They are only important in modern society.

• They are a recent trend.

• They have been part of human life since ancient times.

What was Sandesh Kadur's first camera?

• A digital camera

• A professional video camera

• A smartphone camera

• A borrowed ancient Nikormat film camera

What is a key difference between photography and filmmaking according to Sandesh Kadur?

• Photography is about shots, filmmaking is about sequences.

• Both are about capturing moving images.

• Photography is about sequences, filmmaking is about shots.

• Both are about capturing still images.

What does Sandesh Kadur compare the learning process in filmmaking to?

• A walk in the park

• A mountain climb

• A river with rapids

• A straight path

What is required to prove oneself in the field of filmmaking?

• Immediate success

• Personal sacrifice and effort

• A large budget

• Famous connections

What are 'bails' as mentioned in the documentary?

• Urban landscapes

• Famous tourist spots

• Hidden wildernesses

• Deserted islands

Why is it important to document places like the Pemako?

• To sell them to developers

• To make them famous

• To protect them from potential threats

• To increase tourism

How can visual imagery transcend language barriers?

• By speaking multiple languages

• By using sign language

• By using subtitles

• By conveying messages without words

What has made documentary filmmaking more accessible today?

• High-end cameras

• Expensive equipment

• Advanced editing software

• Mobile phone technology

What is the ultimate goal of Sandesh Kadur's documentaries?

• To entertain audiences

• To generate empathy and protect landscapes

• To win awards

• To become famous