DVD, video, film

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Format for in-text citation

In-text citation example

Kangaroos: faces in the mob (1992) followed 60 grey kangaroos to determine their lifestyle…

OR

…kangaroos were filmed in situ (Kangaroos: faces in the mob 1992).

Format for reference list

Elements, punctuation & capitalisation

Director D (director) or Producer P (producer) (Year) Title of film: subtitle of film [media type], Name of Studio or Publisher, Place of Production.

Reference list example

Aldenhoven J and Carruthers G (directors) Kangaroos: faces in the mob (1992) [video recording], Green Cape Wildlife Films, Australia. 

Scott R (director) Bladerunner (2006) [DVD recording], Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Australia, Australia.

Style notes for this reference type

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  • Titles are italicised. Minimal capitalisation is recommended. Capitalise only the first word of the title and any proper nouns.
  • There is no comma or full stop between the title and date of recording. Commas are used to separate all other elements. The reference entry finishes with a full-stop.


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