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How To Approach Documentary Shooting

by Mark Bone

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Published 20 Aug 2020

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@danielladieu81694 years ago Some weeks ago, i was severely injured in a car crash. I am in my beb, waiting for recovery. I am 59, i' m not a videographer, nor a serious photographer, . ...Expand
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@pierrezapata904 years ago Putting that interview in the middle is certainly a great tip. Not only warmed up but also the insight to shoot more later. Great tips as usual!
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@guitarsoloinc4 years ago Thanks for not wasting any time in your videos! Love how concise this video was! 2
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@YourStoryStudios4 years ago Broll, interview, broll is a very helpful sandwich! Thanks for sharing. 5
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@colemowery4 years ago I' ve never had any interest in documentary filmmaking, but i have to film one next semester for a class at university. Now i am looking forward to . ...Expand 5
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@TheOrlandoGuy4 years ago Another great filming technique and work flow process dropped in 5 minutes - and a great promo for the class to boot! Marketing genius! 2
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@danyalvisuals4 years ago Not only are you a great teacher. I love the radiant positive energy too. 2
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@DerekSalyer4 years ago I love this term for a shooting schedule, the sandwich method. You rock, mark! I love learning so much about documentary film making from you. If you ever do another master class, i will try my best to sign up for that one! 1
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@omnegusmedia258last year Another point about the interview in the middle; if it goes on a bit longer than anticipated, you don' t find yourself rushing the subject. Learned . ...Expand
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@gusto5194 years ago Hey mark, thanks again, loved the note about filming interviews mid day to avoid overhead lighting.
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@leiladilling4 years ago I hope i dont forget the 3pm time for my place on your course. In just the two months that i have been watching your videos, have learnt so much. 1
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@ClassicPolly4 years ago I cannot emphesise enough how important this tip is. Had to learn this one (as i am sure many have before me) the hard way, lterlly all projects became . ...Expand 2
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@theDanDeleon4 years ago This is actually a really good tip! Glad i clicked. Thanks! 1
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@pratikgoud14 years ago Your videos make me wanna grab the camera and start filming. 5
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@TedNemeth4 years ago Thank you! I have my first real doc shoot in nepal next month. All your videos have helped tremendously. I play them every morning while making coffee . ...Expand
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@joepvanuden39134 years ago Wooww this sandwhich technique is something ive never thought about. Thanks!
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@MagnetiqLabs4 years ago Amazing tip mark! You already shared so much secrets on your channel! 1
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@bryceambrose99134 years ago As always, your advice is top notch, informative and well received. I have done the sandwich method every chance i can but like you said, when not possible . ...Expand
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@davidp1584 years ago I have to admit that i like thisconcept. I have typically shot interview first and b-roll second. As you state in the video, the can inform what b-roll shots to seek out. However, your comment about grabbing b-roll at start of the day also makes sense. Now i have to convince clients and crew to consider this approach. Thanks for the suggestion. ...Expand
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@Michal_Kedzierski4 years ago My 17th birthday is on the 26th so im gonna try and get my parents to get me enrolled for this course for my birthday: 5
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@RandomRotation3 years ago That' s very good advice! Whenever possible i do it that way too. And the results are much better than when i have to hurry to get to the interview part. Cameras and the unknown person behind them can be scary sometimes. ...Expand
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@umefoto4 years ago Hello,
thanks for all your tips. I have learned so much and developed my mindset when it comes to film. Thanks for everything!
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@aaronballantyne4 years ago Damn it mark! I came here to turn off notifications because it was distracting me from work and then you go and drop this 5 min gem of a video.
notifications are staying on i guess. Keep crushing it dude! 1
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@mauricioli39014 years ago Thank you mark for sharing, hope to achieve great level on documentary shooting, thank you. 1
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@zanharu4 years ago These are wonderful tips. Thank you so much! 1
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@m.kellycuts25404 years ago Je ne peux pas manquer un seul de vos vidos.
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@AtomicPixel4 years ago I think this applies to all forms of video, so thanks for sharing! I find the b roll first also allows you to get the creative juices flowing so youre i great stuff as always brother!. ...Expand 1
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@derrinrguitar80114 years ago Brilliantwait to try theapproach, thanks bro. Kia kaha (stay strong) from nz.
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@RiseHigh4 years ago Damn that is gold!
can' t wait for the course! 1
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@CreateGreg4 years ago What you shoot? Hehe as simple as it sounds but it' s truth and shooting with b-roll to start with is a great idea. Ill apply it next time shooting. Thank mark! 2
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@ingridwoode4 years ago I purchased the course last night! Im having trouble finding the video that talks about release forms in depth. I thought it was in the pre-production s . ...Expand
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@nicolas.guilbert4 years ago Very nice! I' d love to watch " no country is an island" has it been released yet?
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@saligraphy4 years ago I watched " no country is an island" on yes tv on sunday, brother it was a great documentary. I hated the commercials between though. 1
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@florianropers4 years ago Thanks again for another great video. The sandwich approach is a very useful takeaway.
looking forward to the masterclass - do you think it id="hidden15"s attainable for europeans such as germans with the time difference and a bit rusty english skills?. ...Expand 1
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@markkut4 years ago In documentary shooting, how much of these shots are pre-planned and directed as opposed to just being there in the moment and capturing whatever happens?
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@mediaapexproduction52454 years ago Stoked for the doc course! Question: can you ballpark the course price at all, i know there is a marketing strategy happening here totally understand. . ...Expand
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@samvargas87604 years ago Ojal toda esta informacin, est en espaol. Saludos desde colombia.
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@CottonmouthMedia4 years ago Well now i just want a sandwich! Great tip mark. 1
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@lukemccarthy43414 years ago How much is this class. I think this class has value and im willing to pay, but im nervous to see the get rich quick tactics youre employing, only a l is this going to cost a lot. As a long term supporter i want to help you out, but this feels like its going to be a lot. ...Expand 3
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@ellenwinter41284 years ago The diy telepromter haha so funny did it work? 1
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@Sinanimre4 years ago I just spent 10 minutes double checking what time will be 10 am est at paris. 1
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@pruett894 years ago Its so funny that these tips seem to obvious once you know them - but its hard to know until you know.
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@nealhope89224 years ago Here im trying to loose weight and you shove a sandwich in front of me at this time.
on a serious note, im planning a short and this showed up at the right time! Thanks man!
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@markbone4 years ago
Sales are now open, just a few spots left! We will be closing sales once he hit our capacity. 9
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@benbrown92664 years ago Where can we watch some of your documentaries?
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@wescortez4 years ago I' m in hawaii, 10am eastern would be 4am hawaii time?
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@ellenwinter41284 years ago wohoo huuuge i pretty sure mark notice it while cutting ;)
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@SemanticallyObscured4 years ago Hes got 69k his name is now mark boner.
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@KadianArtworks4 years ago Wasnt watching yet, but let me guess:
-how to make a film?
-get a course.
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@SteveHultay4 years ago Have people sign up for early bird, but give no price, then say, over 50 applied but only 500 will be accepted. So 4, 500 people are going to be told tough luck? Sounds very scammy. Youtube should be notified of this. 2
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@ttracemusic3 years ago And you can have a sandwich for lunch.
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@scottcarey119810 months ago Ffs! Consider talking as much as helen keller in your videos.