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October, 2010
Research is an integral part to making a story deep, credible, and accurate. As such, we will show you both how to form revealing questions and what sources…
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May, 2011
Getting access to the right locations can lend your story credibility and interest. To make it a little easier for you get into the places you need to shoot,…
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February, 2011
When getting money from investors just isn't enough, fund-raising is the next best option. There are many people who can't fund an entire documentary but can…
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February, 2011
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'…
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January, 2011
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…
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January, 2011
No documentary can be made without money. That's why it's important to know the different sources that are available to fund it. We show you what's available…
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November, 2010
Though a story may be fresh, driving, and compelling, if it is too linear or too long, you risk losing the interest of your audience, We will show you how to…
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November, 2010
Finding the right angle on a story can be as hard as finding a needle in a haystack. However, knowing your limitations and some factors that affect their…
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October, 2010
There are many ways to tell a story. Whether you are planning to participate in your documentary, motivate people to act on a cause, or merely allow your…
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October, 2010
Structure is the spine that gives a documentary organization and meaning. We will help you start off on the right foot by showing you some common ways to make…
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September, 2010
No matter what part you have in a documentary, good storytelling is key as it connects everything together. We will show you how Story Basics work together in…
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May, 2010
You may think that shooting weddings is all about the ceremony, but there is a lot more involved than meets the eye. We will go over the legalities associated…
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April, 2010
You may thinking that shooting weddings is all about the ceremony, but there is a lot more involved than meets the eye. We will go over meeting with the…
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March, 2010
We show you how to create your very own Science Fiction videos. By looking at the history, match lighting, post production green screen work, framing and set…
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March, 2010
We take a look at the Western Genre. Learn the steps to creating your very own western video as we examine how to shoot it, edit it and stylize it.
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March, 2010
Want to create your very own Drama? We show you how, as we examine how to create a visual design, draw out time and edit for emotion.
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March, 2010
We take a look at the Action Genre. Learn the steps to creating your very own action video as we examine how to shoot it, edit it and stylize it.
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February, 2010
We show you how to make professional looking documentaries. Find out how to shoot, edit and stylize stories that center around real life and real emotion.
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February, 2010
We show you the ins and outs of the Horror film genre. Everything from the history, to how to shoot it, to the unique dark silhouette lighting style. We teach…
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May, 2009
Key things videographers should consider in order to succeed in the wedding video business.
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April, 2009
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.
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April, 2009
Documentary making tips on how to develop characters that keep your audience interested in the story.
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April, 2009
Learn about the key ingredients documentary makers use for successful documentary storytelling.
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March, 2009
The history of making documentaries. Everything from the Lumier Brothers in the late 1800s, to the birth of "Reality TV".
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March, 2009
Learn about 3 of the more commonly known types of the documentary genre. They include: Observational, Expository and Participatory.
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June, 2011
Audio plays many roles in a documentary. To help you make your audio sound great, we'll be looking at the proper ways to use microphones, how to monitor sound,…
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May, 2011
Though great lighting does require some artistic prowess, even the first-time video enthusiast can get great results. To help you make professional looking…
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May, 2011
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…
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September, 2006
Viewfinder – with Matt York and Brian Peterson
Matt and Brian discuss documentary videography and its growing interest among our viewers.