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Guerilla Documentary: Using Newspaper Clippings

Newspapers are a great way to show context and generate B-roll.

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Dec 23, 2008 to
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Guerilla Documentary: Group Interviews

Group interviews tell more about the characters then they do about general topic or issues. To do one effectively you need to know when it is right and what methods to use to get the correct type of footage.

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Dec 18, 2008 to
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Guerilla Documentary: Prison Interviews

People do not always behave legally, and so you may have to head toward the prison for your interview. This takes special consideration to get in and question your subject.

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Nov 29, 2008 to
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Guerilla Documentary: Don't Turn Off Your Camera

Though many people might insist that you turn your camera off, never stop rolling!

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Nov 26, 2008 to
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Guerilla Documentary: Chasing Your Subject

Following someone as they run away can be used in your documentary, but you need to prepare well and know what your purpose is.

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Nov 25, 2008 to
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Guerilla Documentary: Making a Studio in Your Apartment

When you are making your documentary you usually will not have the money to acquire a professional studio for your video interviews, but you can make a comparative one in your living room.

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Nov 25, 2008 to
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Guerilla Documentary:Videotaping News Crews

Instead of going after costly news footage, try filming the actual news crews while they are reporting and getting the same footage as they do.

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Nov 24, 2008 to
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Guerilla Documentary: Hidden Costs

When you are working completely on your own you may ignore some of the most persistent costs.

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Nov 17, 2008 to
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Guerilla Documentary: Getting Your Releases Early

When dealing with volatile subject matter, you may want to get the releases from your subjects early on in case they attempt to relinquish their consent.

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Nov 16, 2008 to
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Guerilla Documentary: Entering and Exiting the Premises

If you are intending to enter a location with a camera you have to understand that you may not be warmly welcomed. An efficient plan for entering and exiting may be needed to get footage when on private property.

Published by Shane Burley (23,536 pts

) on Nov 14, 2008 to
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