Since we have been assigned our groups for project 4 (producing a 10 minute documentary on a given theme) I have set forth to look up useful information until our first meeting this Thursday. It is a fresh start with new people and I`m looking forward to this new (sprained) `joint venture`.
I went looking for reading material to the library today, and started the hunt for useful video links. Here are some of the first findings:
Coverage: interview related shots, and B roll (a visualisation of some of the things your subjects talk about or reveal about themselves during the interviews. Ratio 30:1.
In the case of subjects that are not present on camera, use photos, stock footage, alternative methods of visual representation for what the dialogue or voice-over is conveying.
Memo: scripted, unscripted? Voice-over? I have a vague feeling that people would not be too keen on voice-overs, mainly because someone needs to write the script for it...which is something I`d be really interested in trying though (together with all the research that goes into....wooohooo!).
Release forms: make every person that makes an appearance or a statement in your documentary, sign a release form that gives you permission to use their contribution. If they don`t sign it, don`t include the footage in the final edit!
Location release: has to be signed by the person in charge of the location you are filming on. IMPORTANT: you don`t (generally) need any permission to film in a public space...
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