Interview subjects

Documentaries are about real people in real places doing real things. Documentaries were the first films ever made.

Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects

Now more than ever, it's possible for one person to venture into the world and capture great video. By following a few simple guidelines, you too can be an on-the-fly guerrilla filmmaker!

For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?

Football, baseball, hockey, tennis. Swimming, cycling, running and lacrosse. Sports shooting is an art unto itself, and every sport has shooting hurdles to jump.

Learn how to set the stage so that your subjects behave naturally in front of the camera.

Considered an art form by many, documentary video production has its own special challenges and rewards. In this second of three parts on how to make a documentary, we'll explore how to plan your approach, find your subject and begin the process of bringing your vision to fruition.

How to use Cinéma Vérité techniques to make compelling documentaries

It might not be 60 Minutes, (more like 15 minutes!) but if you want to make your interviews shine like Ed Bradley's on CBS, read on!

There's more to recording good interviews than meets the ear.

Interview Audio

More and more families are realizing the benefits of video family histories. By combining those old photos and some simple interview techniques, you can make family keepsakes for future generations.

Few people are comfortable when they face camcorders. This article explains how you can put Nervous Nellies and Difficult Dans at ease and encourage their best performance regardless of their expertise.

Our subscribers give advice, and share lessons learned in their videography experience.

Need to shoot an important interview? Learn the craft of staging interviews for the camera by following these expert techniques.

Video histories can be a unique and profitable way to record life's precious moments.

Great advice on how to make a low budget documentary.

The secret to staging remote interviews without a network television budget.

Hickory-dickory-doc, how come I keep hearing that clock? Tips for muffling those troublesome background noises when shooting interviews around the house.

Make your guests feel at ease so they’ll open up and give you engaging interviews.

When it comes to video interviews, audio is king.

Instructional videos are popular with videographers and viewers, but without a clear approach you can feel lost

Discover how to capture the personal insights of people in your life who have interesting stories to tell.

Directing isn't as easy as it looks. Here are some practical tips.

Good interviews require good audio. Here are some practical tips to help you get great sound.

Five Tips for Better Interviews

You can shoot a television-style interview with a single camcorder and a little creativity.

Even in a small office studio, you can attain a variety of looks and moods for your video.