Posts Tagged ‘documentaries’
The 6 Types of Documentary Films
The documentary genre of film is a woven part of cinematic history. We explore the different types and share characteristics and examples of each.
14 Video Editing Tips for Cutting a Documentary
From file management to lower thirds, these fourteen video editing tips will help you shape your documentary film.
Documentary Trends: Using Aerial B-Roll to Help Tell Your Story
Try these tips for using aerial B-roll and stock footage to help set the perfect mood in your genre documentaries.
Documentary Tips for Filming Undercover and Undetected
From hidden action cameras to improvised espionage tips, use this run-and-gun guide to filming documentary projects on the sly.
An Interview with “Assassins” Cinematographer John Benam
Cinematographer John Benam shares his experience filming the controversial Sundance feature documentary “Assassins.”
The Secrets of Making Money as a Documentary Filmmaker
Here are some insightful tips on how to pitch and sell yourself, land the best gigs, and actually get paid for documentary film work.
The Rules of Cinema Vérité Documentary Filmmaking
Learn the origin of the term cinéma vérité, the vérité tradition, and tips for creating your own cinéma vérité documentary projects.
A Guide to Shooting Interviews as a One-Person Crew
Need to shoot an interview for a film, documentary, or corporate video project? Here’s a step-by-step guide on making sure you get quality footage.
Documentary Tips: Capturing the Who, What, When, Where, and Why
Documentary film is only as good as its story. Consider the following filmmaking advice when capturing documentary exposition.
Production Tips: The Four Secrets of a Successful Documentary
A good documentary must tell a powerful story. Here are four tips to keep you on track, especially when the going gets tough.
The Story Behind Editing a Movie About Dungeons & Dragons
We got the stories behind how some of the classic Dungeons and Dragons artwork came to be — and making a documentary about it.
The 5 Best Places to Pitch Your Documentary Film Projects
In this industry roundup, we’ve collected five of the best places (and resources) to pitch your documentary film projects