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Tutorials - Getting the Best Answers in any Documentary Interview

Tue, 17 May 2011 08:44:37 PDT

With a little preparation and knowledge, interviews can actually be one of the most thrilling portions of making a documentary. To help you prepare, we show…

10 Tips for Great Interviews

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST

Following basic interview techniques and tips and knowing when and how to use them keeps your project moving forward. This story offers 10 video interview…

Book of Forms - Release Forms (eDoc)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:36:57 PST

Videomaker's Complete Book of Forms contains 91 essential forms to make shooting and producing video easier. The following is one section of the Complete Book…

Interviewing Tips

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Whether you're interviewing your family for grandma and grandpa's 50th anniversary, the CEO of a business for a training video, or even a politician for a news…

Interviewing Your Parents

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Imagine talking to your ancestors - the ones who "crossed the water", "traversed a continent", "built a dynasty" to get you where you are today. What would you…

Six Tips to Directing Talent

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Most people aren't pros trained to appear on camera, so you need to learn successful tricks to getting your "talent" to say and do what you want - even without talent.

Tutorials - How to Set Up Lights and Microphones for Documentary Interviews

Tue, 10 May 2011 13:35:58 PDT

To help you get started with your documentary interviews, we show you the equipment you'll need, give you some tips on making a room look good, tell you what…

Interview Styles

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST

Interviews on TV are quite common, and not just during the news. Interviews are so popular, entire shows are built around the idea of one person asking another…

Directing the Documentary, 5th Edition (Print)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:36:57 PST

Directing the Documentary is the definitive and comprehensive book on the form, offering timeless principles that will improve your work. Ideal for documentary&…

Producing a Documentary Part 1 (eDoc)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:36:57 PST

Learn how to move your story from dream to distribution! Do you have a compelling story to tell? Planning is the first step to creating your documentary and we'…

Producing a Documentary Part 2 (eDoc)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:36:57 PST

From dream to distribution Part 2! Explore your vision. In this second part, we'll take a look at details such as casting, shooting, sound, and more. Written…

Mastering the Documentary Interview (eDoc)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:36:57 PST

This overview explores the different types of interviews commonly used in documentaries and tips & techniques for successfully shooting them.

Documentary Interviews: Shooting on Location (eDoc)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:36:57 PST

When you get involved and direct powerful interviews and shoot compelling video, you have the makings of a great Cinéma Vérité style documentary.

Moving Performances (eDoc)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:36:57 PST

Performing starts with movement and smooth moves on camera that demand some tricks of the trade. When normally graceful people get on-camera, they can turn…

Interview Lighting (VOD)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:36:57 PST

This Video On Demand highlights how to light and set up a mullti-cam interview with easy to follow step-by-step instruction.

Charity Video

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

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

Videotaping Sporting Events

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

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

Video Camera Shooting Tips

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:01:16 PST

Short but sweet, this video discusses camcorder controls, tips for better composition, and many more basic camera-operating tips to keep in mind while shooting.…

How to Stop Bad Interview Audio from Sinking your Video Production

Sat, 01 Mar 1997 00:00:00 PST

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

Sound Reasoning: Interview Audio

Wed, 01 Feb 1995 00:00:00 PST

Interview Audio

Routes to Roots: Easy Video Family Histories

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 PDT

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…

Make 'Em Look Good: How To Coach On-camera Subjects

Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 PST

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&…

Crafting Skillful Interviews

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 PST

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

Projects That Pay: Personal Histories: Video for Future Generations

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 PST

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

Low Budgets and High Hopes

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Great advice on how to make a low budget documentary.

Special F/X: (Sort of) Via Satellite

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

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

Book and Tape Reviews

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Footage: The Worldwide Moving Image SourcebookComplete Camcorder Troubleshooting and RepairThe Essential TV Director's Handbook

Quiet in the House!: A (Floor) Plan for Better Audio

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 PDT

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

Seven Tips for Impeccable Interviews

Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 PDT

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

Record Crisp Interview Audio for a Better Production

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 PST

When it comes to video interviews, audio is king.

Instructional Video: It's All About Approach

Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 PST

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

Video Profiles: Stories Waiting To Be Told

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 PDT

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

Interview Techniques

Sat, 01 Jul 2000 00:00:00 PDT

The art of the video interview.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

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

Sound Advice: Audio for Interviews

Thu, 01 Feb 2001 00:00:00 PST

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

Take 5: Five Tips for Better Interviews

Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Five Tips for Better Interviews

Shooting an Interview TV-Style

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 PDT

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

Light Source: One Location, Five Different Looks

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 PDT

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

Light Source: Three-Point Lighting in the Real World

Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 PST

It's not just a theory: check out these pragmatic three-point lighting tips in action.

Sound Advice: Interview Audio

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 PST

Tools and techniques to create high quality audio for your interviews.

Interviewing for a Job

Mon, 01 Oct 1990 00:00:00 PDT

Tutorials - Best Lighting Arrangements for Great Interviews

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:05:15 PDT

Tutorial on how to light and set up a multi-cam interview with easy to follow step-by-step instruction

Documentary Interview Tips

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT

The key to a good documentary interview is to listen. Maintain eye contact with your subject. Do not look down at your notes or settle for generalizations.

Tips and Techniques - Tips for How to Win a Video Contest

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:04:45 PDT

Essential guidelines and tips to follow in order to win a video contest.

Tips and Techniques - How to Start a Wedding Video Business

Mon, 04 May 2009 10:52:13 PDT

Key things videographers should consider in order to succeed in the wedding video business.

Tips and Techniques - Getting Location Access for Documentary Makers

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:27:13 PDT

Gaining access to people or places is one of the main challenges documentary makers face when making their movies. These tips should help you find your way.

Tips and Techniques - Documentary Making Tips - Character Development

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:57:23 PDT

Documentary making tips on how to develop characters that keep your audience interested in the story.

Tips and Techniques - Story, Character and Access in Documentary Storytelling

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:19:51 PDT

Learn about the key ingredients documentary makers use for successful documentary storytelling.

Tips and Techniques - Use Lavalier or Handheld Microphone to Get Good interview Audio

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:50:39 PDT

Jennifer and Mark demonstrate some techniques for getting good sound during an interview.

Directing Documentaries

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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

Tips and Techniques - Make Lower Thirds and Bugs for Corporate Videos

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:18:15 PDT

John introduces us to tips from our DVD series, with a look at style, types making effective lower thirds and bugs; including good Style and animation…

Tips and Techniques - How to Make Interviews Interesting with Single Camera Set-Up

Sat, 05 May 2007 01:21:21 PDT

In our Tips & Tricks segment, Jennifer demonstrates a couple quick interviewing tips.

Moving Performances

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

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

Shooting an Interview

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

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!

How to Make a Documentary - Part 1

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

Few other communication forms have the power to reveal a unique perspective, capture imagination and even motivate change. In this 3-part series on how to make…

How to Make a Documentary Part II

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

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…

Making Documentary Videos: The Interview

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

How to use Cinéma Vérité techniques to make compelling documentaries