Last minute documentary questions

Aeio

Aeio

I know i am supposedly be reading the old threads but this is really last minute.
Basically i am making a documentary about traditional market in Taiwan.
My plan is just go into the market and ask a random vender if they'll let me film a day of his life.
It'll be me doing the interview and camera works and my sis will be helping me.
Is there anything i should know about documentary? I know virtually nothing about documentary.
Technique wise or like should I "pay" the interviewee?

The purpose is to demonstrate how taiwanese are getting away from trad. market to super chain stores.
Personally, i think trad market is like the root of taiwanese ppl, a lot of things happen there.

I have about 3 days max. to film. Editing i can do back in Canada.
Thanks for all the help!!!
 
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You need release forms for performances (for lack of a better term) and locations. If it's some sort of an open-air market, less of a worry. Oh, and documentaries are planned almost the same as a narrative film, not many are show up and shoot.

Be careful in foreign countries when using video. Get the proper permits.
 
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I've heard about release form but do i need it even if it's for school use.
Do i just type one up by myself?

I am working on storyboard right now.

It's an outdoor market so permit wise maybe not necessary. I'll use my native-ness to convince them. Good that i speak the language.
 
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Yes. If you interview someone they know they are being taped so they will have no problem signing a release.
 
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