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By Steven Beer, Neil Rosini & Julie Angell How can geoblocking impact the video-on-demand marketplace? Geoblocking technology restricts access to
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March 9, 2020For all the artistry that goes into making a documentary, successful productions always rest on a sound technical foundation. “We talk so much about
August 24, 2017You've no doubt seen these before in a documentary: an interviewee sitting just inches in front of a bookcase, with the individual book titles
August 24, 2017Editor’s Note: Welcome to our new column, "Inside Out," in which we ask filmmakers in the field—and in the edit room—What are your essentials tools
August 23, 2017Animation's history within the realm of documentary is a long and storied one, but to this day its origin is still a matter of contention. Although
August 10, 2017 @Interviews are the backbone of the documentary filmmaking process, and are often the driving force behind a film’s storytelling. But how do you create an environment that is visually engaging and comfortable for your subject? In this hands-on class, Off The Rails Director/...
June 20, 2017What is the typical process you will go through when working with a sound house or individual? Is there a typical process? Everyone works a little
April 26, 2017This article is intended for documentary filmmakers who, for reasons of access or budget, work alone, or nearly so. Hiring a professional sound
January 17, 2017Some of the great recent documentaries— Citizenfour , Cartel Land , The Overnighters , Darwin's Nightmare , My Country, My Country —were shot with
May 2, 2013As part of our ongoing Doc U educational series, we brought together the best fair use lawyers and researchers to help you understand what the DMCA exemption means for your non-fiction film.