One of the best ways to learn filmmaking is to watch films. All filmmakers can learn from the classics – techniques, storytelling, and style. This post is about some of the best movies to learn filmmaking and how you can get the most out of them to build your filmmaking skills and enhance your filmmaking […]
Interview for Documentary: Full Guide for Filmmakers
Making a documentary film is a time-consuming and complex process. You must understand the filmmaking process from start to finish and have access to the resources and equipment you need to make a compelling film. Learning how an interview for documentary (or other types of video production) works is an important part of the process. […]
The Best Places to Watch Documentaries (Free and Paid)
As a documentary filmmaker and enthusiast, I often find myself searching for the best place to watch my favorite films. In this blog post, I’ll share with you my personal recommendations for the best streaming services and websites to watch documentaries. Whether you’re a seasoned vet or just getting into docs, I hope this information […]
How to Set Up for Video Editing
Video editing is complicated. Unless you are already a video editor using a program like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro, most video editing tools are a mystery to most people. From compression settings to storage considerations and much more, it can be overwhelming. To create great videos, all the elements have to work together, […]
Tips for Perfect iPhone Cinematography
In recent years, the iPhone has become very popular in the film industry. Many types of videos are shot with it and there are many different uses for these phones. There’s a lot to know about using the iPhone and I’ll try to teach you everything I know in this article. iPhone Cinematography Is Now […]
How to Write a Documentary Script (Fully Explained)
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “documentary”? I can almost guarantee it’s not “screenplay.” Unfortunately, when most people think of documentaries, they think of a bunch of footage thrown together in a meaningful order, with voice-overs and music added at the end. In reality, a documentary script needs […]