My answer; pre-prod : do a test-shoot to know how the person behave around the camera, as well as building trust between the documentarian and the subject.
I’ll be honest, I was about a second away from scrolling past this video due to the “clickbait” like title. But i’m glad I didn’t! The contents took an immediately refreshing turn and I starting hearing the info that i’ve really been searching for lately. This is an awesome video that I will be saving to revisit time and time again. Thank you for providing this insight! I look forward to diving into your work. Cheers!
Austin, really enjoy your style of presenting ... I hung onto your every word ... and I pride myself as being a filmmaker...with something always to learn.... Thank you - your new subscriber
Thanks Austin! Access and opportunity are what documentaries are built on! Build trust with people and they will share their emotional truth with you. Something special happens when you get to the emotional truth with a person. Also, on a practical level, get lots of storage. True moments take a long time to find. You will shoot way more than you think if you are going to be rolling when the magic happens.
Awesome video with great information. I am currently in production of a documentary, and needed some insight and got some ideas from this video. I really like the filming in silence you talked about that’s a great idea. Also the deep thought or time for editing is so important. How do you feel about narration for a documentary? I am considering it but I just feel I might not need it, lol. Just maybe thinking too much. Anyway, thanks for the video and ideas.
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful. Narration can be a very useful tool in documentary filmmaking. It really just depends on what pieces you are working with. Maybe I can make a video about when to use narration in docs!
Many thanks, Austin. I definitely agree on the point of a powerful computer for editing. It is a main part of the film and photographiy gear, although after the picture taking action. And as file sizes grow, software demands increase and hence more powerful hardware is needed, too. Cheers.
Got a different list? What do you think is the most underrated documentary filmmaking tip? 🎥
My answer; pre-prod : do a test-shoot to know how the person behave around the camera, as well as building trust between the documentarian and the subject.
@@fireplaceinacozyroom2064 great answer 💪
Know the character's MOA and adjust your camera style to reflect that - so the viewer can feel what its like to be in that experience.
I’ll be honest, I was about a second away from scrolling past this video due to the “clickbait” like title. But i’m glad I didn’t! The contents took an immediately refreshing turn and I starting hearing the info that i’ve really been searching for lately.
This is an awesome video that I will be saving to revisit time and time again. Thank you for providing this insight! I look forward to diving into your work. Cheers!
Thank you for giving the click-bait titled video a chance :) So glad it was valuable for you! Rooting for you on your filmmaking journey
Austin, really enjoy your style of presenting ... I hung onto your every word ... and I pride myself as being a filmmaker...with something always to learn.... Thank you - your new subscriber
As someone who has recently found a major interest in creating documentaries this is golden 🔥
@@Sirjoemays hope the channel continues to bring you value!
This was rich! My favorite piece was the portion about boundaries and shifting of power. Whoa 😮👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
That was a great learning moment for me. Thanks for watching!
I think this is the best documentary advice I’ve heard all year!
Thank you 🙏🏽
@@DigitoralMediaProd awesome! So glad it was helpful 🙏
Good advice throughout.
Your choice of tripod and head says much of what I need to know about you. :)
@@petermclennan6781 hahah 😂
That power dynamic anecdote is really cool!
@@davidmorefield it was an amazing learning moment for me as I was just getting started in the journalism / doc industry 🙏
This is so good Austin! Keep it going...
This guy has the best videos. Keep it up!
This guy has the best comments!
Austin! Another great video!
@@handlelesz thank you!
Thanks Austin! Access and opportunity are what documentaries are built on! Build trust with people and they will share their emotional truth with you. Something special happens when you get to the emotional truth with a person.
Also, on a practical level, get lots of storage. True moments take a long time to find. You will shoot way more than you think if you are going to be rolling when the magic happens.
Great piece advice right there, Brian! Thanks for adding to this
Very grateful to have stumbled upon your work. I have a similar story with the soccer dream getting replaced by filmmaking !
@@ben_theredonethat94 welcome to the channel! Great to have you here ⚽️🎥
Awesome video with great information. I am currently in production of a documentary, and needed some insight and got some ideas from this video. I really like the filming in silence you talked about that’s a great idea. Also the deep thought or time for editing is so important. How do you feel about narration for a documentary? I am considering it but I just feel I might not need it, lol. Just maybe thinking too much. Anyway, thanks for the video and ideas.
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful. Narration can be a very useful tool in documentary filmmaking. It really just depends on what pieces you are working with. Maybe I can make a video about when to use narration in docs!
Many thanks, Austin. I definitely agree on the point of a powerful computer for editing. It is a main part of the film and photographiy gear, although after the picture taking action. And as file sizes grow, software demands increase and hence more powerful hardware is needed, too. Cheers.
@@aracnoloco cheers! Thanks for watching
Thanks for the reminder!
@@HGQjazz you got it!
Thanks. This is very inspiring.
@@johanwagner_sweden thanks for watching, Johan! Hope all is well in Sweden :)
Great tips. Thank you.
@@gregelgie thanks for watching!
thank you Austin
@@Otofunmii my pleasure!
Thank you brother 😊
@@HimalayasTravel thank you for watching!
Hey Austin, what's that brown bag you rest your camera on? It should be on your gear list.
I dedicated a full video to it! ua-cam.com/video/xsr85FkDGd8/v-deo.htmlsi=psFMSKW1bb7dQSfx
Thanks for the not sexy, sexy video. Super helpful tips. Much appreciated!
Haha thanks for watching!
wow.