Documentaries for Dummies
Before I started making documentaries, I had no idea what I was getting myself into!
Actually, I sort of did since I worked as a TV news reporter. But I can tell you that making movies is a whole different ball game than reporting the news. When you're making movies, it's all about the storytelling and getting people to FEEL something.
| "Make visible what, without you might perhaps never have been seen."
--Robert Bresson, French film director |
I'm guessing you have found this website because:
- You have a great idea for a documentary, but have no clue where to start.
- You have a clue where to start, but are researching the tools (camcorders, video editing software, lighting kits, etc) needed for the job.
- You’ve been shooting footage like crazy and are now in need of some scriptwriting or video editing guidance.
- You have a finished film (congratulations!) and are trying to figure out what to do next -- Film festivals? Web sharing sites? DVD distribution? Sell your film to a broadcaster? Marketing and Promotion? (Believe it or not, this part can be harder and more time consuming than making the documentary!).
No matter where you are in the process, my goal is to offer tips and advice to hopefully get you over the challenges and humps that come up along the way.
(If you're wondering why a documentary is referred to as a "film" or "movie", Aha! Good question. Time for Documentaries 101)
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