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Four approaches to structuring micro-documentaries

Documentary, Filmmaking, Video, Video Production

A micro-documentary differs from a long-form documentary in terms of length, structure, and quite often, purpose. While most long-form documentaries tell a story with a classic three-act narrative structure, shorter documentaries require different strategies for structuring the viewer’s experience. Most often a micro-documentary will be 2 to 3 minutes in length, though some can be […]

Some quotes on documentary, cinema, and art that don’t fit in a tweet

Art, Documentary, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, The Media

Several years ago when I was working on my MFA at MassArt I began collecting quotes related to my thesis work, and here are some of my favorites, in no particular order.  Do you have any favorite quotes  on documentary, cinema, or art that do not fit in a tweet? Please share them with me […]

Twelve essential documentary shooting guidelines

Documentary, Photography, Video, Video Production

Good video is not the result of having the latest camera, support gizmo, etc. Ultimately conceptualization, good composition, smooth movement, and clean sound are the most important components of the shooting process. Here are twelve guidelines to assist your production practice and in your reflection on your results: 1. Do not keep your distance and […]

Smartphone Movie-Making Workshop Follow-up

Camera, Events & Screenings, Film Festivals, Filmmaking

On Saturday, November 8, 2014 I conducted a workshop at the Boston International Kids Film Festival at Tufts University, this is the follow-up I promised to post immediately after the workshop. I put together a handout  (PDF) for participants with a listing of software, gear, and resources for further study. Here are some notes from […]

10 reasons why making documentaries is better than making fiction films

Business, Documentary, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking

Peter Broderick, who helps filmmakers “explore uncharted frontiers and avoid dangerous pitfalls and predators,” gave a wonderful talk this morning at Sheffield Doc/Fest, one of the many gems in his presentation was his list of ten reasons why making documentaries is better than making fiction films: 10. Grants and Donors 9. Partnerships with non-profits and […]

New Forms / New Opportunities Panel (Sarah Wolozin & Natasha Giraudie)

Documentary, Events & Screenings, Interactive Documentary, New Media

”Open Plenary: New Forms New Opportunities,“ with panelists Sarah Wolozin (Director, Open Documentary Lab at MIT) and Natasha Deganello Giraudie (CEO, Micro-Documentaries in San Francisco), and David Tames (organizer and moderator), part of the Making Media Now 2013 conference on May 3, 2013 at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, presented by Filmmakers Collaborative.

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