Posts Tagged ‘documentary’
How to Animate Glass Textures on Videos in After Effects
In this video tutorial, learn tips and tricks for animating textures on your videos in After Effects. Includes free glass textures!
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.
Best Cinema Cameras for Your Next Documentary
No matter what genre of documentary you’re working on, here’s a look at some outstanding documentary cameras on the market.
Quick Tips: 5 Rules for Making a Short-Form Documentary
Follow these basic rules, tips, and tricks to keep your short micro-documentary projects fast, fun, and informative.
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.”
Finding Comedy in the Real World with “How to with John Wilson”
Discover how the popular new HBO docuseries explores the worlds of both comedy and documentary at the same time.
How Music Helped to Motivate This DIY Coronavirus Documentary
A chat with the filmmakers of Affected: The Story of Us on how they were able to put the soundtrack first to render their emotions. Dive in!
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.
Make Your Documentaries Matter with Awe-Inspiring Material
We sat down with Joanie and Steve Wynn and Jeff Sandmann for some insight into making meaningful documentaries — and how to find motivation.