In an ideal world we would all have a ninja-class boom operator with us on all of our documentary shoots, but short of that we often place a …
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Four approaches to structuring micro-documentaries
A micro-documentary differs from a long-form documentary in terms of length, structure, and quite often, purpose. While most long-form …
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Some quotes on documentary, cinema, and art that don’t fit in a tweet
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 …
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10 reasons why making documentaries is better than making fiction films
Peter Broderick, who helps filmmakers “explore uncharted frontiers and avoid dangerous pitfalls and predators,” gave a wonderful talk this …
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Seven videos shot with an iPhone
Great work does not always require a fancy camera, sometimes the iPhone is a better choice when you need to maintain a low profile. There are lots of great examples on Vimeo and YouTube of iPhone videos, here are seven examples.[Read more...] about Seven videos shot with an iPhone
The 2013 Summer Documentary Film School at MassArt
If you are looking for an intensive and focused introduction to the process of making documentary films this summer, I encourage you to investigate the Summer Documentary Film School at MassArt. I believe this is one of the best intensive education options available for emerging documentary makers.[Read more...] about The 2013 Summer Documentary Film School at MassArt