Production Planning

Tips on pre-production tasks like storyboarding, location scouting, and scheduling.

Pre-Interview Research

Production Planning

Pre-Interview Research

Research your interviewee’s background to ask insightful, engaging questions and guide the conversation.

For best results, use research tools like Milanote for notes and Otter.ai for transcription.

B-Roll Planning

Production Planning

B-Roll Planning

Plan B-roll shots that support your narrative and add visual context to your documentary.

For best results, create a shot list to capture the most relevant supplemental footage.

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Color Grading Essentials

Color Grading Essentials

Match your color grading to the mood of your scene to enhance storytelling.

For best results, use professional software like DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro for color grading.

Whip Pan Transition

Camera Movement

Whip Pan Transition

Use a whip pan to create a fast and dynamic transition between scenes.

For best results, use a fluid head tripod or handheld stabilizer.

Bokeh Effect Creation

Bokeh Effect Creation

Create a bokeh effect by shooting with a wide aperture to produce beautiful, out-of-focus background lights.

For best results, use a lens with a fast aperture, such as f/1.4 or f/1.8.