Some Thoughts on SHOOTING REALITY – By David Appleby
(Pictured: David Appleby (right), with Steve Ross and Allison Graham, shoots an interview for At the River I Stand.)
Documentary
Documentary filmmaking articles: finding a subject, research, interviews, shooting b-roll, ethics, editing real stories and distributing documentaries. Documentary directors, cinematographers and editors share how they capture and shape true stories for the screen.
Short Form Documentary Editing: The Map
Get to the Point Fast, While Using Cultural Shorthand to Simplify the Message by Melissa Ulto Editing compelling short form
Bridge Work: Paying the Bills While Pursuing Your Passion
by Tim Smith At some point in my life my momma said there’d be days like this, but I’m pretty
Pitching to Film Investors: A Glass of Water with William F. Vartorella
Interview conducted by Jody Michelle Solis Top 3 Things Investors Want to See Vartorella Tips: Top 3 Things Investors
Casting Your Documentary: How to Choose Your Subjects
Written by Jonathan Moore I remember what they tell me about Tamara. And it isn’t good. I’m preparing to shoot
Documentary Research: In Search of the Truth
by David Kaminski Never Take Something As Simple As a Person’s Name for Granted. Recently, I discovered that my
GET CLOSE: Documentary Filmmaking
by Rustin Thompson There is a kind of meditative awareness that takes over when I’m shooting close to my subjects,
Director Ben Wu Discusses Shooting Docs On DV
#FlashbackFriday #FBF Do you remember our Conversation with Ben Wu? Ben Wu, whose short student films have screened at various
“Deliver a Strong Audio Mix for Your Documentary” by Bryant Falk
A Layered Approach by Bryant Falk There are many types of movies to shoot, edit and ultimately sound design and
Audio Techniques for Documentary By David Appleby
DOCUMENTARY How to Capture Good Location Sound By David Appleby As with all recording, good audio demands that you
Making It: A Passion Project
A DeSales University Senior’s Quest by Jean Carlos Falcon DeSales University TV/Film Senior, Class of 2018 Filmmakers all seem
Joerg Wagner Captures the Wild Ride: Bikes, Speed, and Adrenaline
Writer/director Joerg Wagner talks about the making of his 9-minute experimental documentary, Motodrom, which won Honorable Mention for Short Filmmaking