by David Tames | Feb 26, 2018 | Documentary, Gear, Production
When you’re starting out making videos the best camera is the one you have and these days, most of us carry a smartphone, so it’s the best place to start. Here are seven tips that will help you make a better video using a smartphone. 1. Study the fundamentals of...
by David Tames | Dec 2, 2017 | Documentary, Process
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...
by David Tames | Apr 13, 2017 | Documentary, VIdeos
Justin Boyd: Sound and Time (Mark and Angela Walley, 2013, 8:39) is a particularly good example of a short documentary profile with the perfect balance between engaging b-roll and well-shot interview footage. This documentary brings together gentle camerawork,...
by David Tames | Apr 12, 2017 | Documentary, Featured, Process
Some documentary media makers do interviews while others prefer to observe people and eschew formal interviews (in the traditions of direct cinema and cinéma vérité). Some documentary makers do formal interviews while others prefer informal interviews or simply...
