Guerrilla 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.
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Guerrilla 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 …
Continue ReadingGuerrilla Documentary: Film News Crews Yourself.
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.
Continue ReadingThings to Always Include on Your DVDs
A good DVD contains certain components that you cannot go without.
Continue ReadingFinding a Good Profile Subject for Your Documentary Film
Documentary profiles are difficult, that’s why finding the best possible subject is crucial.
Continue ReadingGuerrilla Documentary: Hidden Costs
When you are working completely on your own you may ignore some of the most persistent costs.
Continue ReadingGuerrilla 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 …
Continue ReadingGuerrilla Documentary: Small & Light Cameras
When you are filming in sensitive situations you are going to need to choose a camera that will meet your needs but stay small in size.
Continue ReadingGuerrilla Documentary: Forget High Definition
High Definition may sound like a great choice to make your documentary film look amazing, but its limitations are still to constricting.
Continue ReadingGuerrilla 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 …
Continue ReadingUsing Extended Takes While Filming - Tips on Long Takes in Your Narrative Film - Making Movies
Long takes can do a lot for your narrative film, but they are as difficult as they are beneficial.
Continue ReadingGuerrilla Documentary: Usable Stock Visuals
At times when editing your documentary you may realize you do not have footage for a certain topic or event. In these times you may want to use stock …
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