http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html The Desktop Documentaries Blog keeps you up-to-date with all latest and greatest articles added to the Desktop-Documentaries.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us documentaries Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:40:02 GMT Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:40:02 GMT desktop-documentaries.com http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-store.html Check out the documentaries store to browse and get inspired Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:40:02 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/2010-oscar-nominations-documentary.html And the winnner is: 2010 Oscar nominations for best documentary Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:18:13 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/animoto.html Animoto is one of the coolest video tools on the market today Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:07:19 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/home-made-videos.html Get creative this Valentines and send your sweetheart a video valentines message. Click here for more homemade video ideas! Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:36:56 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Video-Contest:-Change-Your-Climate,-Change-Our-World U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced a video contest as part of the 2nd annual ExchangesConnect video contest. Submit for your chance to win an international exchange program. Deadline: January 12, 2010 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:52:22 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/basics-of-making-a-documentary.html Lights, camera, action! Here are the basics of making a documentary Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:55:28 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Make-a-video,-win-cash,-support-Kiva! $10,000 Kiva video contest. Think fast: Deadline is Dec. 15, 2009! Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:26:06 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/what-is-a-producer.html Ever wonder: what is a producer? Heres a quick description of the different types of producers in the video/film industry. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:02:28 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Win-$100,000-Nikon-video-contest Get creative and capture a "day in your life". Due December 15th, 2009 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:19:27 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/buying-a-camcorder.html When buying a camcorder, high definition isnt the only consideration if you want the best video quality. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:49:42 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/home-made-videos.html With the holidays fast approaching, home made videos can make the best gifts! Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:20:01 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Calling-all-student-filmmakers-and-artists GEICO launches safety belt video and poster contest. All students are invited to enter. Contest Deadline: January 15, 2010 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:08:36 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/flash-memory-camcorders.html Are flash memory camcorders better than hard drive camcorders? It depends! Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:52:20 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/camcorder-features.html Confused by techno jargon? Heres a list of essential camcorder features to get you started. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:46:18 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/choosing-a-camcorder.html Choosing a camcorder can be an exciting, but there's a lot to think about. Here are a few tips to keep things simple Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:53:10 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/types-of-camcorders.html A quick look at the different types of camcorders you can choose from for your documentary project Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:18:05 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Video-Contest-for-Ski-Bums Want to live in Canada and ski to your heart's desire? Enter this contest for a chance to live and ski for FREE for three months at the Sun Peaks Resort. Deadline: November 15, 2009 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:31:48 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/different-types-of-microphones.html There are many different types of microphones. Which one is best for your documentary project? Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:16:08 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/audio-basics.html Are you a beginner filmmaker in need of some audio basics for your upcoming documentary shoot? Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:04:04 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Is-Twitter-killing-Hollywood's-multi-million-$$$-movie-marketing-campaigns? This could be great news for the small independent documentary filmmaker. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:35:10 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Children-of-Fire-documentary I just received an e-mail from the director of this documentary announcing his team is on the final stretch to finish their film. It's an important subject that deserves attention. Way to go guys for nearing the finish line! Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:56:35 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/interviewing-tips.html Want to make great documentaries? Follow these top 10 interviewing tips to get the most of out your interview subjects. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:48:55 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/10mph.html Watch and learn, 10 MPH is one of those fun and creative documentaries that make you want to grab a camera and start making your own movie. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:01:41 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#The-second-most-important-question-a-filmmaker-can-ask Sure, the creative process is important, but don't forget the practical and business side of movie making. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:03:28 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Gems-from-the-golden-age-of-documentary This is a review of the Irish Film Institute's "Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival" happening this weekend. The review gives a great overview of some of the current cutting-edge documentaries out on the market today. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:04:00 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/six-degrees-of-separation.html Watch this compelling BBC documentary about the Six Degrees of Separation, exploring the urban myth linked to actor Kevin Bacon. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:46:48 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Video-Contest-for-Wine-Lovers If you love wine and are creative with a video camera, this contest may be for you. Everyone who submits a video gets a prize. Deadline: August 31, 2009 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:14:55 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/rule-of-thirds.html Follow these rule of thirds for framing great looking shots. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:06:40 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#David-Lynch-Presents-Interview-Project I posted this in an earlier blog, but a friend of mine sent out an e-mail to all his "artsy" friends, which I guess includes me, and reminded me that David Lynch's interview project just launched this week. (David Lynch is the director of such classics as "Blue Velvet", "Wild At Heart" and "The Elephant Man"). I just watched the first interview. It's cool. As my friend describes it, the subjects are mostly "eccentrics" and vagrants... and it's interesting to hear these stories, as these people so often have no voice at all. Check it out. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:06:56 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Go-RVing-launches-video-contest Love RVing? Love your pet? This video contest could be for you! Win $500-$1,000. Contest runs through July 10, 2009. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:48:16 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/video-contests.html Video contests can be great fun and can bring in some extra cash! Mon, 25 May 2009 19:16:00 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/web-videos.html What do some of the best web videos have in common? Top 5 tips for making your video go viral. Mon, 25 May 2009 17:49:30 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Michael-Moore-latest-doc-gets-release-date He's made three of the top six highest grossing documentaries -- "Fahrenheit 9/11," "Sicko" and "Bowling for Columbine." This time, he's tackling the economy. Mon, 25 May 2009 02:02:22 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#IndieGoGo-raises-$100,000-for-filmmakers Looking for funding for your next movie or documentary? Wed, 20 May 2009 03:20:17 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Calling-All-Student-Video-Producers Make a great video about auto safety and win a $5,000 college scholarship. Contest starts May 27, 2009. Wed, 20 May 2009 03:09:31 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Come-Clean-4-Congo-video-contest ENOUGHProject is sponsoring a video contest on YouTube to help raise awareness on the connection between the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the world's demand for electronic products - especially cell phones. Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling, actress Sonya Walger from "Lost," and Oscar-nominated director Wim Wenders will judge the contest. Wed, 20 May 2009 03:04:29 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Good-Enough-for-an-Oscar This article in the London's Financial Times takes a look at how companies are maximizing the documentary medium. Wed, 20 May 2009 02:51:04 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Documentaries-for-good The Independent Filmmaker Project collaborates with the United Nations Department of Public Information bringing together filmmakers and others to discuss pressing global issues. Although it's too late to attend the forum held in mid-May 2009, the documentary trailers alone are worth watching. Sat, 16 May 2009 19:15:23 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Spring-2009's-Hottest-Documentaries Check out this list of best docs by Canada's independent news outlet Rabble.ca Sat, 16 May 2009 18:52:02 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Filmmaker-Interview:-The-Garden Filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy on his Oscar-nominated documentary "The Garden". Sun, 10 May 2009 14:49:51 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Convert-VHS-to-DVD The hard truth is that those vhs tapes you've got stashed away in the closet are dying. What to do? Sun, 10 May 2009 14:36:26 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#JibJab-Founders:-Online-Video-Success-doesn't-depend-on-advertising Read an exclusive book excerpt from digital media expert Scott Kirsner and listen in on an un-cut video interview with JibJab co-founder, Gregg Spiridellis. Sun, 10 May 2009 14:29:51 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#David-Lynch-Launches-New-Online-Documentary-Series-on-June-1 Filmmaker David Lynch is presenting Interview Project, a 121 part documentary series, which will air on his website, davidlynch.com, with a new episode premiering every three days for an entire year. Sun, 10 May 2009 14:10:54 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#How-filmmakers-are-building-fan-bases Looking to build an audience for your next documentary? Listen in on this April 2009 panel discussion at the Independent Film Festival of Boston. Sun, 10 May 2009 13:51:29 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Naughty-Dog-Video-Contest Think you've got the naughtiest dog in America? Capture the naughtiness on video and you could win free dog training to transform the "winning" dog from naughty to nice. Sun, 10 May 2009 13:42:51 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Become-a-video-chef-and-win-$4,000 If you see yourself as the next Rachel Ray, this is great practice and could win you a few bucks in the process. Sun, 10 May 2009 13:32:41 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#The-Documentary-Doctor Need help sorting out the story structure of your documentary? Check out this online lecture from the Documentary Doctor, Fernanda Rossi. Sun, 10 May 2009 13:25:35 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Your-Wedding----Now-a-documentary More couples are opting for a more cinematic approach to capture that special day. Sun, 10 May 2009 13:07:55 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Stock-Footage-Wanted The marketplace for stock footage is booming. Knowing the video quality needs and who to contact is just the beginning. It's your time to get a piece of the pie. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:06:25 GMT http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/documentaries-blog.html#Share-your-ideas-for-building-an-audience-and-selling-your-stuff From blogging to booking tours, check out this new Power Tools Wiki created by Scott Kirsner of CinaTech. Get great ideas and contribute your own. Thanks Scott! Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:01:19 GMT