1 - Find a worthwhile idea 2 - Research 3 - Story Structure 4 - Filming / A - Roll 4.1 - A - Roll Lighting 4. 2 - Filming / B - Roll 5. Audio 6. Making your source comfortable 7. Editing
I’ve been contemplating my path and what really inspires me. I’ve been trying to make it in the business world but that’s always left me with a hollow feeling. I want to create films and documentaries to tell a story for myself and others to enjoy. It always brings me joy. My journey began here.
I love this Jesse. I have been struggling with ideas on how to conduct a documentary and here is what I have found from you. I will soon embark on a 5 minutes documentary journey and I will share it with you once I am done. kindly drop in more comments here about tips on conducting a documentary. thanks.
Really great summary of the entire end to end process of successfully shooting a documentary. Finding interesting things about any person, B-roll planning and watching short documentaries is gold.Talking to people ahead of time before interviewing them is very wise. Thanks for sharing.
i have watched this video years before and now i am going back. this helped me started to shoot. i want to just add that it is more dramatic to shoot on the shadow side of the face. thanks btw.
this is very helpful for me, because my lecture doesnt teach this point about documentary film. I really upset to my lecture didnt give me any point of this, why do i pay a lot of money in college to learn about documentaries but get nothing, but i can get these lessons for free on youtube. thanks for the whole that u have give about fundamental.
Thanks for the video. I’m starting a documentary about the past 7 years of our journey to drive around the world. I hope your career has flourished over the past five years since making this video.
Thank you so much Jesse for sharing this awesome tips on how to make it possible. It's really helpful for me since I will be starting to make my own documentary channel 🎥
@@jetfu400 Yeah man, I wish I could post more, but client work takes up just about all of my time now a days. Every time it slows down and I think I might have some time, everything picks back up! One day hopefully, I can start posting more content. I still make sure I write back to everyone who took the time to comment at the very minimum.
@@JesseCervantes i have a question man.can i interview 7 people and fit them into the documentary? the topic is about their company and how they cope up to Covid 19. no narration is allowed. only their voice overs
@@jetfu400 Of course. There is really no rule to how many people can be in a documentary. I think the biggest thing to keep in mind, is make sure there is a solid story, and it doesn't turn into a bunch of people saying different thing, which could get confusing for the audience.
We got the idea already 👏🏽 what we are doing atm is research and I’m studying techniques to improve and become a well know page in the groundhopping world.
Thank you for sharing and creating this video for everyone to learn from. I created my first mini-doc last month and I'm always looking for ways to improve so thank you again for these tips.
I learned three things from your video. Thank you! I've already began my interviews. They have been halted by the state of our world, and so I'm going to try my best to stitch the a-roll (talking heads) I have...I only have half the interviews I planned so there is a lack of balance, and I hadn't gotten around to b-roll yet. But I have a deadline...
to the point anad helpful. no unneccessary ramblings about the channel or whatever. might not directly apply to what i was looking for since i am going to be shooting some sort of ad/educational video for my work in the upcoming days with my boss but some of the things i can definitely use.
I'm almost embarrassed to admit it, but I didn't realize you could filter vimeo videos by video length. That was an awesome tip. Thanks so much for this video, Jesse.
I would go with Blackmagic Divinci Resolve. You can download it on Blackmagic's website for free. I use it over Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut. Hope that helps!
@@JesseCervantes please reply my one question To use a voice sample of some other person from a UA-cam video do I need to get his permission or crediting him and providing video link is enough?
@@gauravnegi4312 Really it's appropriate and ethical to verbally/visually credit the footage/voice to the person so people don't assume it's you. While also providing video links as well so there is no confusion. That is only if you are using their voice/footage for fair use unless you have permission from the individual. Honestly, stuff like that is always fuzzy. Use your best judgment.
Just a quick feedback. You need to look at the camera when you are talking. You engage an audience by looking strait at them. Just look the way politicians do. None of them looks sideway while talking. Just a feedback.
I prefer if the subject (you) looks into the camera as it creates a nice connection with the viewer (me). when youre not looking in the camera I feel like I cannot see your eyes and I cant feel a full sense of trust!
👍🏾👍🏾 Thanks, Jesse, brother!! Currently just started filming a mini documentary, and your awesome information is very helpful. Best Wishes and a Great 2022 and beyond I wish you.
Good video. I think it would have been great if you showed one of your films in the beginning then break it down so we have a completed item to analyze.
Thank you! This isn't a normal video for me, but I had a lot of people wanting me to make something like this so I decided to go for it. Glad you enjoyed watching!
Jesse this is extraordinary...thank you so much for the help...may god bless you always...please let me know the audio mic you have used...the sound quality is magnificent...
Just thought abt making documentry film and all the points came into my mind which you talked/explained about and this video will help me...thnx much buddy👌👍👍
I would just use your phone, and some type of good audio system. Possibly a small lavalier mic. Like a Tascam DR-10L to record audio. You can make some insane stuff with that combo. Gives you a chance to focus on telling a good story instead of gear. Let me know if you have any other questions!
I chose to make a documentary for a school assignment (yep). I procrastinated. Is it possible to make one in a single night? But this is actually really helpful! Thanks! :D now I feel less panicky
Very insightful solid advice - very helpful and practical. I'm about to shoot my first short documentary and this has gone a long way to help me solidify my planning - thanks! Just sub'd. Looking forward to more on your channel. Cheers. With love from Atlanta.
1 - Find a worthwhile idea
2 - Research
3 - Story Structure
4 - Filming / A - Roll
4.1 - A - Roll Lighting
4. 2 - Filming / B - Roll
5. Audio
6. Making your source comfortable
7. Editing
Sir what is the b roll mean?
@@ayeshatariq8828 B-roll is a set of supplemental footage that is used to support or add depth/context to your subject
Their was b roll footage in the beginning of this video when it showed some guy walking in the forest.
Dear, can u describe the structure story and editing by premium promo
THANK YOU SO MUCH, this helps a lot.
I’ve been contemplating my path and what really inspires me. I’ve been trying to make it in the business world but that’s always left me with a hollow feeling. I want to create films and documentaries to tell a story for myself and others to enjoy. It always brings me joy. My journey began here.
Wow you just spoke what I was thinking! Cheers for a great adventure!!!!!!
Brother you've really helped a lot of future content creator for short films including me. Thanks for your insights.
Thanks, Brother! Glad I could help.
Did you become one yet ?
@@chirayu5425 Very funny. . . you rascal...
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Until that time. . .
@Mubdiur... I agree... Jesse DUN GUD...
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Until that time. . .
@@JesseCervantes hi I am Ashok Nagar wala
Whenever you're out researching "Remember, you're here for inspiration and not to plagiarize other filmmakers"
- Jesse Cervantes
Dec 11 2017
I love this Jesse. I have been struggling with ideas on how to conduct a documentary and here is what I have found from you. I will soon embark on a 5 minutes documentary journey and I will share it with you once I am done. kindly drop in more comments here about tips on conducting a documentary. thanks.
Very useful for all specially for the beginners. Thnaks for the effort.
Oh lalaa, this is the best I've ever seen so far... Greatings from the Philippines keep em coming bruh..
Really great summary of the entire end to end process of successfully shooting a documentary. Finding interesting things about any person, B-roll planning and watching short documentaries is gold.Talking to people ahead of time before interviewing them is very wise. Thanks for sharing.
This was great. I learned more from you in 6 minutes than I have in hours of other searches. Thank you.
Far Reach Engineering I’m glad to hear that! I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching.
i have watched this video years before and now i am going back. this helped me started to shoot. i want to just add that it is more dramatic to shoot on the shadow side of the face. thanks btw.
WOW. Straight to the point and extremely useful information. Thank you!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
this video was fire and made me more prepared for my documentary, thank you!
this is very helpful for me, because my lecture doesnt teach this point about documentary film. I really upset to my lecture didnt give me any point of this, why do i pay a lot of money in college to learn about documentaries but get nothing, but i can get these lessons for free on youtube. thanks for the whole that u have give about fundamental.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the video.
I’m starting a documentary about the past 7 years of our journey to drive around the world.
I hope your career has flourished over the past five years since making this video.
Thank you so much Jesse for sharing this awesome tips on how to make it possible. It's really helpful for me since I will be starting to make my own documentary channel 🎥
I think this is great information. Love it. I too am a local SLC filmmaker.
Thanks man! SLC is a great place to be.
You have an EXCELLENT style of clearly teaching / describing what you want the audience to know / learn. I've subscribed & will be tuning in!
this video is 2017 but it's still the best video about documentary tutorial out there. wow!
I appreciate that! Thank you! 🙌
@@JesseCervantes hey man, glad to know your still active on youtube. you don't upload much often though.
@@jetfu400 Yeah man, I wish I could post more, but client work takes up just about all of my time now a days. Every time it slows down and I think I might have some time, everything picks back up! One day hopefully, I can start posting more content. I still make sure I write back to everyone who took the time to comment at the very minimum.
@@JesseCervantes i have a question man.can i interview 7 people and fit them into the documentary? the topic is about their company and how they cope up to Covid 19. no narration is allowed. only their voice overs
@@jetfu400 Of course. There is really no rule to how many people can be in a documentary. I think the biggest thing to keep in mind, is make sure there is a solid story, and it doesn't turn into a bunch of people saying different thing, which could get confusing for the audience.
Very helpful, thank you so much for this video
Glad I could help!
Excellent video. Very informative.
Thank you!
I appreciate it! 🙌
We got the idea already 👏🏽 what we are doing atm is research and I’m studying techniques to improve and become a well know page in the groundhopping world.
Short and super informative. Just how I like tuts to be! Thanks man!
Thanks for watching!
Love how you laid it all out! Great advice thank you!
Thank you for sharing and creating this video for everyone to learn from. I created my first mini-doc last month and I'm always looking for ways to improve so thank you again for these tips.
That is awesome! Let me know when you release your mini-doc. I would love to see it. Glad I could help a bit.
This was so helpful, thank you so much! I’m going to follow your advice and shoot my first documentary ever about me and China
Glad I could help! Good luck with your documentary.
I learned three things from your video. Thank you! I've already began my interviews. They have been halted by the state of our world, and so I'm going to try my best to stitch the a-roll (talking heads) I have...I only have half the interviews I planned so there is a lack of balance, and I hadn't gotten around to b-roll yet. But I have a deadline...
Good luck!
Thanks so much for this EXTREMELY helpful. Exaxtly what I was searching for
to the point anad helpful. no unneccessary ramblings about the channel or whatever. might not directly apply to what i was looking for since i am going to be shooting some sort of ad/educational video for my work in the upcoming days with my boss but some of the things i can definitely use.
Awesome! Thanks for watching
Thanks for this video! I have a project in school and this video really helped me! 👊💯
thanks a lot iam a Ugandan journalist in eastern region but today i woke up in mindset of doing documentary
Thanks I’m working on my documentary now
Thank you so much Jesse, this will come in handy for a sort documentary I'm shooting for a client
I am glad it's going to help you out!
Jesse! I found this video because I'm doing some research on this. Awesome tips homie!!
I'm almost embarrassed to admit it, but I didn't realize you could filter vimeo videos by video length. That was an awesome tip. Thanks so much for this video, Jesse.
Hahah with so many options, it can be easy to miss! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Hey man greetings from South Africa great video , very clear and straight to the point you most def got a new subscriber. Keep warm
Thank You! I would love to go to South Africa one day.
Perfect! Thumbs up for the clear guidance
Thank you so much this helps me a lot i am also filming short documentary to a pottery for our group project
Glad I could help!
I am a student, preparing for a History Fair to make a documentary.
*What free editing software is best for this?*
I would go with Blackmagic Divinci Resolve. You can download it on Blackmagic's website for free. I use it over Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut. Hope that helps!
Hitfilm express is a super good free video editing software too
this is literally me rn ITS DUE TMR AHAHHAB
@@JesseCervantes please reply my one question
To use a voice sample of some other person from a UA-cam video do I need to get his permission or crediting him and providing video link is enough?
@@gauravnegi4312 Really it's appropriate and ethical to verbally/visually credit the footage/voice to the person so people don't assume it's you. While also providing video links as well so there is no confusion. That is only if you are using their voice/footage for fair use unless you have permission from the individual. Honestly, stuff like that is always fuzzy. Use your best judgment.
Thanks for creating this and providing so much value - I am embarking on my first documentary and the first thing I did was watch this video!
Awesome! Good luck. Documentary filmmaking can be very rewarding! Send me a link to the final video when you finish.
Jesse Cervantes will do!
I love this. Thank you. Short.precise.informative. Perfect
this was really helpful thanks.. now to go look for someone or something interesting
Did you ever find a subject to make a doc on?
Just a quick feedback. You need to look at the camera when you are talking. You engage an audience by looking strait at them. Just look the way politicians do. None of them looks sideway while talking. Just a feedback.
Absolutely brilliant and clearly depth of experience coming through in such a short video. I hope to make my own short film soon. Many thanks Jesse! 🙏
!hanks man! Appreciate it!
EXTREMELY USEFUL!!! needed to shout that
Thank you!! Glad I could help.
I prefer if the subject (you) looks into the camera as it creates a nice connection with the viewer (me). when youre not looking in the camera I feel like I cannot see your eyes and I cant feel a full sense of trust!
I partially agree, but looking into the camera most of the time gives a staged feel that's unatural.
So helpful for someone just getting started! THANK YOU 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Great Advice!
Amazing tips, from basic to advanced. Thanks 💐☺️
Thanks for watching!
👍🏾👍🏾 Thanks, Jesse, brother!! Currently just started filming a mini documentary, and your awesome information is very helpful. Best Wishes and a Great 2022 and beyond I wish you.
I appreciate all the knowledge. Well put together and like you said, “straight to the point” earned a sub
Thank you Jesse for the tips, I will be using some of them the next time I film!
Glad I can help!
You helped me alot with our upcoming project thank you thank you thankyou
Awesome!!! I had never done a short documentary and this will help me a lot!
thank you so much. I learned much..
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing idea. I'm planning to make a short film documentaries in the future and it's a big help for me ♥️
Its worth to watch your video , I may have things to ask in the future.....
Thanks mate! I'm getting ready for my first documentary and your tutorial helped me a lot! THX
Thanks for all the tips very helpful and well produced
Good video. I think it would have been great if you showed one of your films in the beginning then break it down so we have a completed item to analyze.
Great point about b-roll. I've been making my fishing trips into small documentary films.
Awesome! I am about to post a fishing video here real soon. Stay tuned!
good to hear and watch it
Very valuable tips and ideas.Thanks a lot Jesse.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's useful
Excellent video! There is a wealth of great info here. Thanks!
A lot of great information, I will have to rewatch this a few dozen times
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching.
Thank you, this is very helpful. I am working on my first documentary.
very informative! thank you so much this helped a ton!
Glad to help!
Just starting out - great video! I wish I'd have watched this many videos ago :P
Thank you! This isn't a normal video for me, but I had a lot of people wanting me to make something like this so I decided to go for it. Glad you enjoyed watching!
Jesse this is extraordinary...thank you so much for the help...may god bless you always...please let me know the audio mic you have used...the sound quality is magnificent...
Thank you for the kind words! I used a Tascam DR-10L - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y1RBX7F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great tips that I will use in an upcoming project. Thanks! Subscribed!
Thank you!
Great tips in there, thanks for the video!
Thanks a lot .
My friend you are terrific! Thank you so much
Thanks for watching!
Nicely done. Very well explained.
Thanks man!
Thank you! This was so informative
thank you so much, im leaving with a bunch of great advice!
Holy sh*t dude! This is exactly what I need right now.
Thanks heaps ! 🤙🏼
Thank You! Glad it's going to help you out man!
This video is very insightful. Thank you so much.
Definitely deserve a thumbs up keep on it man !
Very helpful for a student like me! Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Just thought abt making documentry film and all the points came into my mind which you talked/explained about and this video will help me...thnx much buddy👌👍👍
Thanks, man!
Good video and good advice I really needed this video I want to shoot a Documentary but I don't know where to start.
Glad I could help!
Amazing , you have explained very well. Thanks
Thank you! Thank you! And thank you. This is super helpful.
Glad I could help!
Man thank you a lot, it’s a really right to the point video🤝
Thanks!
Amazing video. Thank you
Brilliantly explained! thank you for sharing your time and talent...
Thank you!
Lehi Utah right here buddy
Hey Jesse, thanks for these tips! what equipment would you recommend for a beginner wanting to make mini documentaries on their own?
I would just use your phone, and some type of good audio system. Possibly a small lavalier mic. Like a Tascam DR-10L to record audio. You can make some insane stuff with that combo. Gives you a chance to focus on telling a good story instead of gear. Let me know if you have any other questions!
I love this movie.
Thanks so much for sharing sir
Really helpful
I chose to make a documentary for a school assignment (yep). I procrastinated. Is it possible to make one in a single night?
But this is actually really helpful! Thanks! :D now I feel less panicky
This is really helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Great work bro. You are wonderful and inspiring keep up good work
Very insightful solid advice - very helpful and practical. I'm about to shoot my first short documentary and this has gone a long way to help me solidify my planning - thanks! Just sub'd. Looking forward to more on your channel. Cheers. With love from Atlanta.
Thai is an amazingly useful video. TQ so much.
Thank you for watching!
This was a phenomenally helpful video. Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching and the kind words!
Thanks for some great tips Jesse.
Thanks for watching!
Great video man! Love it!
Thanks man!
This was a super helpful and informative video - thank you so much for sharing 😊