Theory

• Upcoming Videomaker Webinar: Documentary Production

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  Julie Babcock - February 03rd, 2011

  

  Have you ever had an idea for a documentary, but just didn't know where to start? Videomaker's upcoming Documentary Production Webinar will help you obtain the knowledge you will need to organize your documentary, tell your story effectively, and improve your chances for distribution success.

• Showing How your Documentary Can Make Money By Making a Budget

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  The most important and time consuming part of any prospectus is the budget. Budgets help investors know why your documentary costs what it does. This is why we'll show you what goes into a professional looking budget and how to lower your costs so that your documentary gets the funds it needs.

• Writing a Video Prospectus to Get Funding for your Documentary

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  In order to get money for your documentary, a well planned prospectus is essential. It not only shows you've done your research and know your target market, it also shows that your documentary will make money. We'll give you some tips on how to make a prospectus that can impress your investors.

• How To Fund a Documentary Using Grants, Investors and Donations

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  How To Fund a Documentary Using Grants, Investors and Donations

• Acme Lighting & Grip releases new KOMET PIPE LIGHT

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  Derek Sine - January 17th, 2011

  

  Acme Lighting & Grip has announced the KOMET PIPE LIGHT. The PIPE LIGHT is designed for...

• Documentary Tip: Storyboarding with Index Cards

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  Julie Babcock - January 13th, 2011

  

  You've completed production on your documentary, and now you're ready to start post production. The only problem is you've got so much footage and archival elements it's hard to keep everything straight, let alone organize it into a cohesive story. An easy way to sort through your...

• Polar Bears are Camera Shy

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  Julie Babcock - December 30th, 2010

  

  Sometimes, as a documentarian, you have to get creative in order to capture your subject on camera.

• Upcoming Videomaker Webinar: Documentary Production

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  Julie Babcock - December 30th, 2010

  

  Have you ever had an idea for a documentary, but just didn't know where to start? Videomaker's upcoming Documentary Production Webinar will help you obtain the knowledge you will need to organize your documentary, tell your story effectively, and improve your chances for distribution success.

• Documentary Tip: Copyright Law and the Public Domain

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  Julie Babcock - December 17th, 2010

  

  In the field of documentary it's not uncommon to have to use copyrighted works such as photographs, music, historical footage and artwork. Copyright laws can spell serious problems for your documentary if not followed properly.

• Viewfinder: Depth of Field

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  Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00am

  

  Shooters using SLRs as video cameras have much more control over the quality of the images. Many people are ecstatic over these new cameras and what they are capable of.

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