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AudioPostExpert what do you mean thast shotgun mics sound more realistic? Shouldn't be the opposite because lav are closer to the mouth?Or maybe is vice versa? Are lav mics good if you place them few inch away from your mouth?Say mounted somewhere just to record an audio to add to the video...

The mic in the bush ahaha! harmonica44 you gave me an exhaustive answer, I didn't know shotgun mics were that sensible! The first pic looks better indeed! I suppose those who do interviews without a visible mic they are either very good at hiding lav mics or have a boom operator! I doubt...

Hi all, I am reading "how to write a documentary script" by Trisha Das ( 52 pages available online for free as pdf) and seems to be good so far (just few pages read), from the table of context it seems complete and without frills. This one is about script, but we know that filmmaking is more...

Thanks for the suggestion, I checked the price for the Countryman, it could suit me. Do you think shotgun mics have little or no use in documentaries?? My idea was to use it in this way: example 1) http://stillmotionblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BTS-Stillmotion-Microphone-Positioning.jpg...

I am aware that sound is fundamental, I thought those mics were ok (since they are around 100 dollars), on the other hand I am on a microbudget which means that even 1,000 just for audio only is out of question, what lavalier mics would you suggest for under 500?? Since that decent mics seem...

Hi, thanks for your reply,, the camcorder i want to buy (Canon XA20) has the XLR inputs, any advice??

Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you uses/has used creative commons licenses for his works, maybe with a non-commercial option? I have my opinion (on the licenses and on how I want to distribute my work) but I would like to hear yours first. Pros and cons?? If you don't know them...

As per title, which one would you recommend for a documentary? I know that for interviews a lavalier is better, but what if i want to carry the camcorder around and record audio? Are shotgun mics good for interview as well? I am on a microbudget for my documentary and i would rather buy just one...

Unlike (I think), most users here filmmaking is not my main goal/ambition,(it will be hopefully part of my career though), but I am learning it to make a micro-budget documentary so I am interested in the topic. As someone pointed out, with the advent of digital era filmmaking became cheaper...

As per title, does anyone use cinelerra to edit his videos? I am going to use cinelerra as editor for my documentary and it would be nice if someone here used it, we could share tips and so on. For those who do not know cinelerra is the closest thing to professional software you can get for...

Thanks all for the answers! @directorik - I did not know it was a common problem, no I dont think I will ever film events with many flash photography, I should be safe :) - I will perhaps buy an extra battery, you never know! - I think I will stick with a new camera, too risky going for second...

Thank you all for the welcome! @Sweetie Yes you are right about reshooting interviews! I learned a lot (as far as it is possible in few weeks) from my friend, especially that organization is fundamental, and that as he always told me you can do a lot of post video editing but with a terrible...

Hi All, I am a new member of this forum. I am planning to make an independent, experimental microbudget (~6.000 dollars) documentary (subject is top secret so far, but it will involve mainly interviews to people sitting indoor). Despite loving indie movies and watching lot of documentaries I...

Hi All, I am a new member of this forum. I have been lurking for a while and I finally decided to join. I am planning to make an independent, experimental microbudget (~6.000 dollars) documentary (subject is top secret, but it will involve mainly interviews to people sitting indoor). Despite...