4 Easy Steps to Film a Short Documentary

What are the essentials to a documentary, and how are they achieved? Today, Griffin shares his experience making documentaries and breaks down the 4 basic and fundamental components to documentaries!

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[dukebozikowski]

1. Interview (aka SOT)
2. Voice over
3. B-roll
4. Natural Sound Break (ambience) but record it yourself

[brentwpowell]

Truth to the whole B-roll “shoot more than you think you need” idea. I always wished I had more options to cover up interview edits.

[vistisfilm]

I saw this video and I thought wow, I'm so glad Indy Moguls back

[SCOTTpilgrimist]

This is by far the best iteration of Indy Mogul yet. So much high quality content, full of useful information and high production value. Thank you, guys

[kareemhayes]

I really like how you simplified this for the audience. I’m moving into the documentary space and this was very helpful.

[hoggmedia]

Also, one of the details I HAD TO LEARN was "record the air space you're in before shooting interviews.. " I've had moments of pure silence/no audio before a question was asked and it really made me focus on that as I watched it. But I edited that part by adding the space/air sound clip and BOOM. covered up that awkward silence. These are simple tips for us who are shooting this style. Thanks for the tips

[SamLucas]

I love that 3 of the 4 tips for documentary film making is about the audio. The video shows the story but the audio tells the story and provides the context for the film.

[tiyanalynn]

Wow this was FABULOUS. I’m moving abroad, and during covid times, I want to make a personal docu of my family to look at when I’m homesick. This really helped me start to get some ideas! I’m really excited now, thanks for the knowledge and inspiration 😁

[gaylepilgrim]

Thank you for making this overview for Beginner Producers!

[fz.maelainin]

This is by far the most helpful video I've seen on documentary filmmaking!

[houseofceremoniesinc]

I feel I'm ready to go and I have never done any kind of documentary. Thank you for making this so simple.

[Dangerouslyoptimystic]

This video has been on my watch later for a while and at first I didn’t want to watch it because I’m not currently going to film a documentary- or anything at all- but I found myself totally engaged with every moment of this video. You know what you’re doing and I love your advice.

[StravaigingMTB]

I find shooting B-Roll and getting useful stuff is a time earned skill. I often start a documentary project as a dual photo/video project, with the photography element being used to help define the visual look and tone of the doc that I am making. As the project matures the photography usually falls away and it becomes a pure video project. Great tuition as always Hammond thanks for sharing.

[AllThingsFilm]

I've always wanted to make a mock-umentary. Now, I have the 4 basic elements I can incorporate to make it more convincing. Even if it is tongue in check. Thanks for this.

[mullercardenas]

Man that was incredibly useful. Will definitely apply these tips in my next project. Thank you for sharing them, Griffin!

[chutihudelle]

I’m a freshman in the documentary shooting field, I have a documentary project recently which needs to be done and I was confused about how the hell should I shoot it . This video kinda educated me about how to shoot a documentary properly with clear examples. I subscribed this channel immediately after I finished watching it . Appreciate it badly !

[GoldOrMyGrave]

You guys ALWAYS post a video about a subject that I happen to be involved with or purchasing at the moment you post it! It is so coincidental I love it!

[DANAMIONLINE]

Around 4:30, Griffin talks about shooting b-roll first to build a rapport with the subject first before the interview. I would like to add to this conversation by suggesting conduct pre-interviews over the phone or video chat. (Muse Storytelling has resources on this.) This is a great option to get to know the subject. This isn't always feasible but it is another tool in the kit of video making. Hopefully, this helps someone. Much love!

[CarloTimothy]

This is why I'm subscribed! Classic Indy Mogul with a ton of information, no fluff, no excess. Just pure unadulterated Love it. Please do more of these.

[keithnisbet]

Thanks so much. I have to make a documentary probably no longer than 20 minutes but I have never done it before. It isn't to make money it's to preserve an incredible artists life time of work. This does help.