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• Tutorials - What to Research In Order to Make a Great Documentary
  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…
• Tutorials - How to Get Access to Locations for your Documentary
  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,…
• Tutorials - Fundraising Secrets for Documentaries
  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…
• Tutorials - Showing How your Documentary Can Make Money By Making a Budget
  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'…
• Tutorials - Writing a Video Prospectus to Get Funding for your Documentary
  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…
• Tutorials - How To Fund a Documentary Using Grants, Investors and Donations
  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…
• Tutorials - How to Adjust the Pacing of your Documentary to Tell your Story Better
  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…
• Tutorials - How to Find the Story in Your Documentary
  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…
• Tutorials - The Different Styles of Documentary Storytelling
  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…
• Tutorials - Structuring your Documentary Story into Shots, Scenes, & Acts
  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…
• Tutorials - Interesting Storytelling Techniques for Documentaries
  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…
• Tutorials - Understanding Business Licenses & Legalities for Wedding Videography
  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…
• Tutorials - Wedding Videography: How to Prepare for Shooting the Ceremony
  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…
• Tutorials - Learn the Science Fiction Genre to Make a Sci Fi Movie
  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…
• Tutorials - Learn Western Genre Basics to Make Your Own Cowboy Movie
  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.
• Tutorials - Add Drama to Your Video Productions
  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.
• Tutorials - Learn how to Electrify Your Action Video
  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.
• Tutorials - Make Compelling Documentaries with Lighting and Editing
  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.
• Tutorials - Learn Horror Genre Basics to Make Your Own Scary Movie
  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…
• Tips and Techniques - How to Start a Wedding Video Business
  May, 2009
  Key things videographers should consider in order to succeed in the wedding video business.
• Tips and Techniques - Getting Location Access for Documentary Makers
  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.
• Tips and Techniques - Documentary Making Tips - Character Development
  April, 2009
  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
  April, 2009
  Learn about the key ingredients documentary makers use for successful documentary storytelling.
• Tips and Techniques - The History of Making Documentaries
  March, 2009
  The history of making documentaries. Everything from the Lumier Brothers in the late 1800s, to the birth of "Reality TV".
• Tips and Techniques - How 3 Types of the Documentary Genre Are Made
  March, 2009
  Learn about 3 of the more commonly known types of the documentary genre. They include: Observational, Expository and Participatory.
• Tutorials - Field Sound Recording with Lavalier and Shotgun Microphones
  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,…
• Tutorials - 4 Common Lighting Setups for Professional Video
  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…
• Tutorials - How to Set Up Lights and Microphones for Documentary Interviews
  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…
• Commentary - Growth of Documentary Videography
  September, 2006
  Viewfinder – with Matt York and Brian Peterson Matt and Brian discuss documentary videography and its growing interest among our viewers.