There are certain elements that make a camera very appropriate for documentary filmmaking, and certain drawbacks that doc filmmakers need to be aware of before purchasing. Here is a list of criteria to keep in mind when you’re evaluating a camera for documentary filmmaking: 1. Audio Options – XLR Inputs?Read More →
What is the best camera for documentary filmmaking available today? Documentary film cameras come in a wide range of features, form factors and prices. Here are some of the top doc film cameras on the market today, each presented with sample footage: What are the best professional documentary film cameras?Read More →
Lavaliere microphones (or lapel mics) are an instrumental part of every documentary filmmaker’s toolkit. Because film subjects can be mic’d up with wireless lavs, the camera can be quite a distance away and still get great sound. Here are some of the best lavaliere microphones for documentary filmmakers: Documentary FilmRead More →
Above: the Canon C100, listed below. Looking for the best video camera to shoot a documentary film with? We’ve got some of the top documentary film cameras being used to shoot docs today. Below you’ll find a mix of DSLR cameras with large sensors, traditional video cameras with XLR inputsRead More →
There are many odds and ends that can help make your documentary filmmaking go smoother. These range from clips, ties, specially-made cases, and other accessories. LaCie Rugged Hard Drive (Check reviews & prices) Documentary filmmakers often find themselves in remote places with unpredictable weather and lots of great footage. SoRead More →
Choosing a lighting kit for conducting documentary interviews is an important task, and if you’re going to be shooting sit down interviews, your production values depend on it. Size, weight, and wattage are both factors for many filmmakers to consider when picking out lighting gear because unless you’ve got aRead More →
Choosing good quality audio gear to use for your documentary film is very important. Finding the right microphones and sound accessories can be challenging because there are many to choose from. There are two categories of microphones that documentary filmmakers typically use: shotgun microphones (highly directional mics mounted on boomRead More →
DSLRs have many potential advantages for documentary filmmaking. They’re very light: they can be carried around all day and the media cards they record on are cheap and small. They also can produce quite pleasing video and you can even blend into a crowd like a tourist wearing one aroundRead More →
