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Tips and Tricks - Words From The Pros

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:30:57 PST

Recently, Videomaker was invited to a special reception honoring this year's documentarians nominated for Academy Awards. For this week's "Tips & Tricks" segment, Jennifer has some words from the pros on the trials and tribulations of documentary making.

Behind the Lens

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT

With some producers that inspire us.

Directing the Documentary, 5th Edition

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:19:39 PST

NEW! Directing the Documentary is the definitive and comprehensive book on the form, offering timeless principles that will improve your work. Ideal for documentary courses as well as aspiring and current directors, Directing the Documentary covers all phases of preproduction and production. The emphasis is on the hands-on work needed to make your concept a reality, and to that end dozens of projects, exercises, and idea-provoking questionnaires are included. Covering both the fundamental basics and advanced issues in documentary production, the book includes researching and honing a documentary idea, developing a crew, directing the team, and maintaining control throughout shooting.

The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide - A Down & Dirty DV Production

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:19:39 PST

This book is for people who are done talking about the films they want to make and are ready to shut up and shoot!

Videomaker's Documentary Production (DVD)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:19:39 PST

From the editors of Videomaker, we bring you some of our best documentary tips and techniques.

Documentaries Then and Now

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:19:39 PST

Whether you're recording your daughter's wedding or shooting tape of your mule ride to the bottom of the Grand Canyon -- if the aim of your video is to say “T…

Making Documentary Videos: The Interview

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:19:39 PST

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

Video Editing - Plan A: B-roll

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:19:39 PST

If you are a documentary filmmaker, and this definitely includes you wedding videographers (yes, you are definitely documenting something), B-roll should be on…

Tips and Tricks - 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 Tricks - Fair Use & Copyrights

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:49:34 PDT

We take a look at what is and isn't allowed to use, when creating your documentary.

Tips and Tricks - Access Challenges 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 Tricks - 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 Tricks - Documentary Storytelling

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:19:51 PDT

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

Tips and Tricks - The History of Making Documentaries

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PDT

The history of making documentaries. Everything from the Lumier Brothers in the late 1800s, to the birth of "Reality TV".

Quick Focus

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Call for Entries, Romeo Theater, Veterans' Voices, Rootclip, Cast This!, Videomaker Events

Tips and Tricks - Get a Show onto Current TV

Sat, 19 May 2007 04:30:18 PDT

In our Tips & Tricks segment, Jennifer interviews documentary filmmakers Andrew Burke and Morgan Paar about how to get a show onto Current TV.

Producer Profile: Behind the Lens

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Viral Video Phenomenon: Kip Kay

Independent News and Media Makers

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

A Passion to Inform .With digital video, it is so much more accessible for people to tell these stories.

Quick Focus

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Quick Focus

Videomaking Worth Sinking Your Teeth Into And Other True-Life Tales of the Fiction Set

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