I did a 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 Documentary mode:
- Expository
- Observational
- Participatory
- Reflexive
- Performative
- Poetic
Interview Recording
For Expository, slightly different for Participatory and Performative:
- Lighting
- Camera angle/scene including:
- Sound recording
Interview Recording
- Documentary Proposal
- AV Script (Audio/Visual)
Related Information & Resources
Links:
- fatlama.com - gear rental
- veed.io - online edit/subtitles creation
- Documentary Magazine: https://www.documentary.org/about-us