Posts Tagged ‘documentary’
Documentary Filmmaking 101: Effectively Researching Your Topic
Research and documentary filmmaking go hand-in-hand. So what resources can you use to find the most accurate information for your next project
7 Reasons Your Film Didn’t Get into a Major Film Festival
Didn’t get your project into a major film festival this year? Here are 7 reasons why — and how you can change that next year.
7 Reasons Why You Need a Producer for Your Documentary
Getting ready to shoot a documentary film? Here are seven reasons why you absolutely need a producer to help guide your project.
Documentary Filmmaking Tips for Shooting Subjects in Motion
Here are five creative tips and tricks for documentary filmmakers looking to capture footage of their subjects in motion.
Rock Rubber 45s: Documentary Tips for Working with Archival Footage and Assets
We spoke with Bobbito García and his team about how they sorted decades of archival footage to create the autobiographical documentary Rock Rubber 45s.
Revive Your Footage With Resolve 15’s Automatic Dirt Repair and Dust Buster Tools
The imperfections are part of the charm of archival footage. However, sometimes they can be a bit much. Resolve has the solution.
Does Documentary Filmmaking Always Have to Be Serious?
Documentaries, as a form of journalism, often cover important, serious topics. But is this all that the genre is capable of?
Interview: Filmmaker Bradley Olsen and His FCPX Documentary “Off the Tracks”
In a new documentary, Off the Tracks, Bradley Olsen explores why Apple made those fateful decisions when designing Final Cut Pro X.
7 Reasons You Should “Script” Your Documentary Projects
In this article, we present some industry tips on how to “script” your documentary project before you actually dive into production.
Tips from the Team Behind the Ruth Bader Ginsberg Sundance Documentary
The team behind RGB shares insights into how they built their all-female leadership team — and breaking into the documentary-editing industry.
SXSW Arts: Meet the Interactive Documentary Connecting the World
We explore French artist and filmmaker Hervé Cohen’s “Life Underground,” a hybrid art installation documentary collaboration with Tonian Irving.
The Comprehensive Guide to Pitching Documentary Projects
From the elevator pitch to the budget, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to create the best documentary pitch possible.