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How To Make A Documentary
- NEW! Learn How To Make A Documentary | 7-Day Crash Course
- Key Features of Award Winning Documentaries
- What is a Mini-Documentary and How Do You Make One?
- How To Make A Mini-Documentary | Interview With Steffan Hacker
- Documentary Ideas (150+ ideas)
- Step-By-Step: How To Make A Documentary
- iPhone Movies
- One Man Film Crew
- Watch the "Making Of" A Documentary
- How To Choose A Documentary Title
- How Do I Get A Documentary Crew?
- How To Make A Family Legacy Documentary
Documentaries 101
- Documentaries 101
- Filmmaking 101: What Is Video Production?
- Journalism 101 | Filmmaking Ethics
- History of Documentaries
- What is a Producer?
- What is a Documentary?
- Documentary Production 101
- Analyzing Award-Winning Documentaries. What Makes Them Great?
- Basics of Making A Documentary
- How To Start A Film Production Company
Directing
- Directing The Documentary
- Documentary Directing: Pre-Production
- Documentary Directing: Production
- Documentary Directing: Post Production
- Documentary Directing: Avoid These Top 5 Mistakes
- Learn How To Interview Someone For Your Documentary
- 5 Cinematic Techniques for Making A Documentary More Impactful
Scriptwriting
- How To Write a Documentary Script
- Key Features of Award-Winning Documentaries
- Storytelling Techniques for Documentary Filmmaking
- How to Build a Basic Documentary Structure
- How to Write a Documentary Treatment
- Scriptwriting Services | Hire A Scriptwriter
Videography
- Top 10 Videography Tips
- Rule Of Thirds
- 15 Tips To Make Money With Your Video Camera
- Video Apps for Filmmaking
- How to Choose a Camcorder
- Filming Sports | How To Capture The Extreme Shots
- Stop Motion Video Animation
- How to spice up your on-camera interviews
- Freelance Video Production
- Audio Basics 101
- DSLR Audio: How To Rig Up Your DSLR Camer for Pro Audio
- How To Choose A Microphone For Your Documentary Project
- Lighting For Video: Three Point Lighting Diagram
- Video Lighting Techniques
Video Editing
- How To Edit A Documentary
- How To Choose Video Editing Software
- Video Apps for Filmmaking
- Choosing a Computer for Video Editing
- Easy Video Editing with Animoto
- Free Film Clips & B-Roll Footage
- Downloading Free Music For Videos
- Create Video "Mashups"
Documentary Fundraising
- Documentary Fundraising
- How To Write A Documentary Treatment/Proposal
- Documentary Fundraising Tool Kit
- Documentary Film Grants
- Documentary Funding for Your Documentary
- Documentary Budgeting, Budget Templates
- Documentary Proposal Template
- Raise Money with Crowd Funding
- Documentary Ideas | Pitch For Funding
- How To Throw A Fundraising Houseparty
- Documentary Fundraising Team
- Independent Film Funding
- Documentary Funding Ideas
- Is Direct Mail Dead for Filmmakers?
- What Is A Fiscal Sponsor?
- A Funder's Perspective | The Fledgling Fund
Filmmaker Profiles
- Interview with Documentary Filmmaker Kate Schermerhorn
- Interview with Filmmaker Jeffrey Farrell | IMAX Films, Discovery
- Interview With Documentary Filmmaker Kenton Hoppas
- Interview with Television and Video Producer Lisa Lubin
- Interview with Documentary Filmmaker Gail Freedman
- Interview with Documentary Filmmaker Shannon Cohn
- Interview with Multimedia Producer Steffan Hacker | Mini-Docs
- Interview with Documentary Director Jeffrey Karoff | Oscars
- Maximon Documentary | Filmmakers Robert Flanagan and Suzan Al-Doghachi
Distributing Your Film
- Distributing Your Film
- Where to Find Money for Your Documentary
- It's Showtime! Documentary Film Festivals
- Get Advice From A Real Distributor
- Distributing Your Film To Libraries
- Distributing Your Film To Universities & Specialty Markets
- Interview with Distribution Expert Jason Brubaker
- Who Buys Documentaries
- How To Find a Distributor for Your Film
- What's The Best VOD option for my documentary?
- How To Qualify Your Documentary for the Academy Awards
Copyright & Legal Issues
- Legal, Consent and Copyright Issues for Documentaries
- Acquiring music rights for your documentary
- Top mistakes of a first time documentary filmmaker
- Do I need an LLC for my documentary?
- Doubt On Interview Consent For Documentaries
- Video & Film Production Insurance
Filmmaking Gear
- Video Production Gear Check-List
- Digital Video Essentials for Documentary Filmmaking
- How to Buy a Camcorder
- Must-Have Features for Your Camcorder
- Choosing a Video Editing Computer
- Gift Ideas for Documentary Filmmakers
- Different Types of Microphones
- How To Choose The Best Camcorder
- Mini Video Cameras
- DVD Authoring Software
- Magic Lantern for Canon
- External Hard Drive
- Firewire
- Canon XF305 vs Canon 5D mk3
- Shooting Solo: A Low-Budget Filmmaker's Gear List
- Best DSLR Camera For Documentary Filmmaking
Reviews
- Documentary Reviews
- Camcorder Reviews
- Video Editing Software Reviews
- Documentary Fundraising Tool Kit Reviews
- Documentary Proposal Template Reviews
- Documentary Budget Template Reviews
- Documentary Fundraising Guide Reviews
- Review Desktop Documentaries
Best Documentaries
- Best Documentaries: 50 Docs To See Before You Die
- Top 10 Documentaries Of All Time
- Top Documentaries of 2008
- 2009 Documentary Oscar Nominees
- 2010 Documentary Oscar Nominees
- 2011 Documentary Oscar Nominees
- 2012 Documentary Oscar Winners Announced
- Documentary Channel Picks for Best Docs of 2011
- Watch Documentaries Online
About/Help
- About Desktop Documentaries
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- Find Filmmakers To Help You With Your Documentary
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Fun Stuff, Misc, Participate
- Making Home Made Videos as Gifts for Friends and Family
- How To Make Money Online With Web Videos
- Confessions of a Filmmaking Amateur
- Documentary Director Victor Kossakovksy’s 10 Rules of Filmmaking
- Holiday Gift Guide for Filmmakers
- Documentary Jobs
- What's New! Desktop Documentaries Blog
- Video Contests
- Submit Your Documentary
- Submit A Review
- Write An Article
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