For all the artistry that goes into making a documentary, successful productions always rest on a sound technical foundation. “We talk so much about
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Check out the new report of findings from IDA's 2019 Tools of the Trade: Documentary Equipment Survey, providing a robust narrative about the optimal tools of the trade for making your best work.
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This article is intended for documentary filmmakers who, for reasons of access or budget, work alone, or nearly so. Hiring a professional sound person
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I recently completed the score for a wonderful film of which I was proud to be part. The filmmakers and I collaborated for months, working each cue
Steven Bognar on shooting with multiple cameras.