I did a [[https://www.city-academy.com/documentary-filmmaking|Documentary Filmmaking course]] to learn about the styles and techniques.

I wanted to learn an alternative method of storytelling, plus some extra skills.

====== Defining a Documentary ======

> A version of reality for a target audience.

> Capturing reality for an audience according to the documenters perspective (agenda).

====== Types of Documentary (modes) ======

There are 6 types of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Documentary_mode|Documentary mode]]:
  - Expository
  - Observational
  - Participatory
  - Reflexive
  - Performative
  - Poetic

====== Interview Recording ======
For Expository, slightly different for Participatory and Performative:
  * Lighting
  * Camera angle/scene including:
      * [[http://digitalwriting101.net/content/composing-and-framing-video-interviews/|framing]]
      * [[https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-camera-shots/|Camera Shots]]
      * https://nextshoot.com/blog/top-tips-for-recording-an-on-camera-interview/
  * Sound recording

====== Interview Recording ======
  * Documentary Proposal
  * AV Script (Audio/Visual)

===== Related Information & Resources =====

Links:
  * [[video_editing:royalty_free|Stock Video]]
  * fatlama.com - gear rental
  * veed.io - online edit/subtitles creation
  * https://archive.org/details/movies
  * Documentary Magazine: https://www.documentary.org/about-us