I want to get into documentary film what is the best way to start should I just jump right in and buy a camera or what? Any advice would help.
-
✅ Technical and creative solutions for your film.
✅ Screenplay formatting help, plot and story guidance.
✅ A respectful community of professionals and newbies.
✅ Network with composers, editors, cast, crew, and more!
🎬 IndieTalk - Filmmaking and Screenwriting help site and community.
By filmmakers, for filmmakers since 2003
New to Documentary film
- Thread starter AKAthegorilla
- Start date
Yes no better way then to just get wet. Then you will see what to do next. Just before to produce all aspects, and get a plan set.
Just get wet? I don't know about that. When my parents wanted me to learn how to swim, they didn't just throw me in the water. They gave me swimming lessons. I'm not being metaphorical -- I'm talking about actual swim lessons.
To use your metaphor, though, I don't see how just getting wet is better than at least taking a few pointers. Wouldn't want to learn bad habits that you're then later going to have a difficult time un-learning.
There is much for you to learn, thegorilla. First things first -- learn how to compose a shot. Do some googling for photography basics. I really like this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Bare-Bones-Camera-Course-Video/dp/0960371818
Yes, you should jump right in and buy a camera. But don't just start using it blindly. Seek advice on how to use it best. Experiment, and have fun.
To use your metaphor, though, I don't see how just getting wet is better than at least taking a few pointers. Wouldn't want to learn bad habits that you're then later going to have a difficult time un-learning.
There is much for you to learn, thegorilla. First things first -- learn how to compose a shot. Do some googling for photography basics. I really like this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Bare-Bones-Camera-Course-Video/dp/0960371818
Yes, you should jump right in and buy a camera. But don't just start using it blindly. Seek advice on how to use it best. Experiment, and have fun.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.