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Documentary Fundraising

Top 5 tricks for documentary fundraising.

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The Migrant Workers of Plant City - An American success story?

Documentary idea: I work as an employment counselor in Plant City, Fl. I am employed by a government agency (Hillsborough County). My agency is Department

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Mana Bala (Send a Bullet) - Review

First-time filmmaker Jason Kohn makes a courageous and largely successful attempt to weave together the stories of many Brazilians from different walks

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Documentary Storytelling Techniques

Learn the different storytelling techniques that can help you create powerful and dramatic documentaries.

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My Mac G5 is Dead

It is sad to say, but my Mac G5 has edited it's last documentary.

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Audio Basics

Are you a beginner filmmaker in need of some audio basics for your upcoming documentary shoot?

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Camcorder Reviews

Filmmakers share camcorder reviews and personal experiences with camcorders. You can share too!

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Backpack Journalism Project

Just came across a great program called Backpack Journalism Project at American University. Very impressive and worth a look.

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Documentaries 101

Ready for documentaries 101? Here’s a quick overview of the wonderful world of documentary filmmaking.

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Lighting for Video

If you’re ready to add some flare to your documentary footage, check out these simple and easy tips for lighting for video.

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