How to Make a DOCUMENTARY

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Комментарии • 934

  • @markbone
    @markbone  4 года назад +184

    Who's shooting/editing a documentary right now??

    • @ThePlaceForThings
      @ThePlaceForThings 4 года назад +1

      Mark Bone 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

    • @Rolbysworld
      @Rolbysworld 4 года назад +5

      working on a mini series right now! been loving the content man, so much great info, real tips and knowledge. the series im working on is kind of like an auto-biographical mockumentary. I use all these super helpful videos on youtube to help organize and plan everything out. Really glad I subscribed to your channel because every time i watch one of your videos I dont get sucked into the youtube hole. I learn something or get inspired then I go create. Keep the videos coming!

    • @llomegou
      @llomegou 4 года назад +8

      well I do, just finished a doc about a 22 y o girl that owns a equestrian center in Catalonia, Spain :) Great experience. Next one about the art scene in Taiwan :)

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад +2

      I love Catalonia! Sounds super cool

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад +4

      @rolbysworld way to go 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @babot7781
    @babot7781 4 года назад +214

    to be honest, youtube needs a lot of this content than showcasing gears

    • @hotfeettv1977
      @hotfeettv1977 4 года назад +2

      So true

    • @TiempoFilmico
      @TiempoFilmico 4 года назад +8

      Matti made a "How to make a Documentary" video and it just doesnt work. I love Matti ( and Pete) but it really isnt about having a red camera.

    • @dsm_stories
      @dsm_stories 4 года назад +2

      Love ur videos man❤ they are so informative. Thankyou❤

    • @FearlessDreams
      @FearlessDreams 3 года назад

      Absolutely!!! His videos have been sooo helpful.

    • @vivreennz7867
      @vivreennz7867 2 года назад +1

      Gear is one of the least important tbh

  • @LexElls
    @LexElls 4 года назад +83

    You know it's good when you start taking notes

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад +2

      Lex Ells thanks Lex!!

    • @McDoogMedia
      @McDoogMedia 4 года назад +1

      Same here....LOL!

    • @sarahanderson8116
      @sarahanderson8116 4 года назад +1

      Same hahaahahah

    • @stadiomania6058
      @stadiomania6058 3 года назад +1

      Is my third time watching this video and every time I take more and more notes 👏🏽

    • @HiissBaaeee
      @HiissBaaeee 3 года назад

      I had to pause it and gather pen and paper myself 😅 definitely a note worthy video

  • @cranberrie
    @cranberrie 4 года назад +13

    A breath of fresh air to find a filmmaker who talks about fundamentals of filmmaking! Thanks a lot for this, Mark!

  • @jporfirio_
    @jporfirio_ 4 года назад +11

    Mark you're one of the best youtubers right now on the whole filmmaking realm. Finally someone that don't make the gear, typical transitions and the slow motion his main focus!

  • @DangerDan
    @DangerDan 2 года назад +13

    Thank you Mark, this was EXACTLY what I needed to structure a doc 🤩 its about my father - an aging professor, still working on his life mission.

  • @abdullahnaser6477
    @abdullahnaser6477 5 месяцев назад +1

    Your channel definitely deserves to be subscribed to, I can't imagine an enthusiastic or a professional doesn't see the value of your educational content

  • @camgregg9971
    @camgregg9971 4 года назад

    Man, your RUclips channel is SO refreshing!! So many new, unique, and useful tips/tutorials on techniques that MATTER. You’re covering stuff that no one else is on RUclips. Really appreciate all the wisdom! Keep it up!

  • @alexmedia8094
    @alexmedia8094 4 года назад +6

    You the man!!! You help people like myself who have creative ideas but no formal experience, explore the world of documentary filmmaking. Thanks bro ❤️⚡👌

  • @JamesClark1991
    @JamesClark1991 4 года назад +44

    You remind me of early Peter McKinnon when he used to do more helpful tutorial type stuff rather than the blogs he does now.

    • @mrfilmmaker2537
      @mrfilmmaker2537 3 года назад +1

      Even more accurate as time goes on.

    • @JamesClark1991
      @JamesClark1991 3 года назад

      @@mrfilmmaker2537 Still too much salesmanship in the videos, but hey, it's free and it's more than I'm doing. So I can't really complain.

  • @kriscuthbertson5787
    @kriscuthbertson5787 4 года назад +1

    I’m beyond appreciative of your videos. You’re giving out information that most people don’t even know, and that’s why I have such a high respect for your work. Keep killing it!

  • @janetbwriter1687
    @janetbwriter1687 Год назад +2

    Thank you Mark. So generous of you to give us all this practical information.

  • @gabsmith1
    @gabsmith1 4 года назад +6

    I don't even make documentaries but hell this is a great thing to learn. Glad I found your channel!

  • @gilpineda
    @gilpineda 4 года назад +10

    That scene with just the piano was intense as is wow

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад

      Gil Pineda that piano is from the singularity sound pack! I love their sound effects. There’s a link in the description

  • @deppover
    @deppover 9 месяцев назад +1

    I just found your channel. It is really what I needed at this point in my career. Thanks for putting this channel out there.

  • @TheGoldenboyo
    @TheGoldenboyo 4 года назад +1

    So glad I’ve found this channel. Probably one of the few channels on here that deep dives into the ‘why’ and not just the ‘what’ of filming. So many channels are just technicians talking about their techniques and equipment. This channel is so incredibly refreshing. Storytelling is the heart of filmmaking and unless you can craft this art first and know WHY you are shooting, you could just end up shooting a soulless, aesthetically visual masterpiece with no true heart. Keep this sort of advice coming please man. I’m learning a lot

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад

      Thank so much, appreciate you seeing the need to talk about craft and story not just gear and camera!!

    • @TheGoldenboyo
      @TheGoldenboyo 4 года назад

      Mark Bone Yeah man. So essential. You are definitely cutting a new path on RUclips if you take that route. Very refreshing. I hope this channel blows up even more than it has

  • @MuhammadFloyd
    @MuhammadFloyd 4 года назад +3

    With every video you post I feel like I’m really getting the info I’ve been searching for! Thanks

  • @dolioff
    @dolioff 3 года назад +14

    3 things to keep in mind when shooting a documentary : story story story.

    • @stadiomania6058
      @stadiomania6058 3 года назад

      I got the idea, all I need atm is learn better techniques! Learn from this kind of videos is a good start

  • @rakiytzakari
    @rakiytzakari 2 года назад +1

    Post-Its are so ESSENTIAL! That tactile connection and visual planning is what my brain needs to work. Great video Mark.✊🏾

  • @Mindartcreativity
    @Mindartcreativity 4 года назад +1

    Mark, your videos are so refreshing while most youtubers in my sub list are only doing reviews and giving technical tips for filming. Please keep on doing this. You and Creative North's Jonny are my favorite experts in this field as you actually ARE shooting docs WHILE doing youtube!

  • @nathanzanders9810
    @nathanzanders9810 4 года назад +17

    Seriously, this is the RUclips channel I've been looking for!! Marks videos are legit the only videos I re-watch regularly 😂
    Also, #markboneheadphones 😉

  • @TheThinkersBible
    @TheThinkersBible Год назад +3

    Great principles to use and keep in mind. Am in the planning / scripting stage of my first RUclips documentary as we speak. Am doing my 2nd pass on the overall plot structure. This video is very helpful, both for a reminder and for new insights - thanks!

  • @jortploosvanamstel
    @jortploosvanamstel 4 года назад

    I loved this video! I'm planning to make a documentary for school soon and this series has already helped me a lot, thanks so much Mark!

  • @melbattle1
    @melbattle1 3 года назад +2

    Please, so many more of these about the formatting about this type of content . i mean this is seriously so helpful.

  • @le__art
    @le__art 4 года назад +23

    This is lit, thanks for the valuable information! How about: How to budget and finance a documentary?
    And please more on structuring and writing documentaries. 🙏
    #markboneheadphones

  • @enderleypicturespost
    @enderleypicturespost 4 года назад +24

    #markboneheadphones imagine listening to the silky tones of mark bone through those bad boys

    • @zeterix8048
      @zeterix8048 4 года назад +2

      You really can't go wrong!

  • @HRIZNDOC
    @HRIZNDOC 4 года назад

    Mark you're a breath of fresh air for content on youtube, I agree gear can help, but understanding the meat of the documentary is what is really important. I'll be in Japan in April and this helps with my ideas

  • @sarahanderson8116
    @sarahanderson8116 4 года назад

    This is invaluable and exactly the type of guidance I've been looking for so thank you SO much for making this video. I've done all the research about gear etc but really I wanted help with storyline. So happy I stumbled upon this. Thank you so much!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад

      Thanks Sarah! I love talking about stuff besides gear!

  • @sazdal
    @sazdal 4 года назад +3

    Dude, I discovered you recently and let me tell you that your advice is awsome... I do like the technical stuff but I also feel that there ia a lack of structure information and in this matter your content is really great. Keep it up and I hope to keep on learning more from you!!!
    #markboneheadphones

  • @PaulThompsonXYZ
    @PaulThompsonXYZ 4 года назад +6

    I just finished my first mini documentary over the weekend and I'm super proud of it. I look forward to improving my craft and shooting more documentaries, so this video is quite timely for me. Thanks! #markboneheadphones

    • @rapbisnar
      @rapbisnar 4 года назад

      Paul Thompson just watched “you are enough” awesome job brother! Loved the pacing which fit well with the length of the short. 🙌🏼

  • @DuncanSmith
    @DuncanSmith 4 года назад +2

    You explain story structure so well and why we need some form of conflict in videos, there’s so much gold in this video 👊🏻

  • @Brian-Hansen
    @Brian-Hansen 4 года назад

    Thanks Mark! A nice look at the process of filmmaking. Love it!

  • @ksvrd
    @ksvrd 4 года назад +4

    I searched how to film a documentary over a month ago. This Exactly what I needed then.

  • @skullzalliances
    @skullzalliances 4 года назад +4

    Just found your channel last evening, you've already created a really good resource for Dp's and Directors who've just started out.
    Also would the love the headphones for a podcast I'm starting haha #markboneheadphones

  • @yappzai
    @yappzai 4 года назад +2

    one of the most underrated channels and resources and film making!

  • @kacperchmielewski4742
    @kacperchmielewski4742 4 года назад

    Seriously - tips and informations you are sharing are one of the best on RUclips. They help a lot. Thanks and keep it up! Fingers crossed for the final edit.

  • @e.nyhlin9262
    @e.nyhlin9262 4 года назад +12

    This documentary series has been soo helpful! Want to try out making my own projects now that i know how! #markboneheadphones

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад +1

      E.Nyhlin thanks mate!! Glad you’re liking it :)

  • @makeitupasyougo54
    @makeitupasyougo54 4 года назад

    love the post it notes. Deffo using this. THANKS!

  • @jodeeancayan48
    @jodeeancayan48 4 года назад

    another substantial video. we need a lot of this guy on this platform! great content as always, man!!

  • @sebastianmorales6849
    @sebastianmorales6849 4 года назад

    The fact that you are in the zone makes makes your speech great, you said it better than ever

  • @marcoeisenbarth4452
    @marcoeisenbarth4452 4 года назад

    Mark, this is gold. In your latest video you announced a doc course. Can't wait for it. Exactly what I'm looking for.

  • @albertstephensmedia9534
    @albertstephensmedia9534 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this valuable information, it has helped me soooooooo much in just the short time I’ve been watching your channel. Thank you!!!

  • @HiissBaaeee
    @HiissBaaeee 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! I’m currently planning a documentary on my mother right now!
    All of your videos are so helpful! I appreciate you sharing this

  • @mikebanks4796
    @mikebanks4796 4 года назад +1

    Love the real/raw look behind Mark! You’re right, a lot of RUclips content on this subject is about transitions and gear, not so much about what actually goes on in front of the lens. Love your channel man and I’m glad I came across it!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад +1

      Thanks brother! Really appreciate you stopping by and checking it out!

    • @mikebanks4796
      @mikebanks4796 4 года назад

      I’ve been binging your channel lately, all good stuff! Thanks for putting the content out there. 👍 I went to film school right out of high school and love videography/cinematography, but never pursued it career wise. So your channel is a ton of inspiration for a separate creative outlet channel I’m in the process of starting. 🙂

  • @martoverone77
    @martoverone77 4 года назад

    I learned more in this video about documentary filmmaking than in months of reading and looking at youtube tutotorials. Thanks Mark!

  • @glensanders3154
    @glensanders3154 4 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed this one, great content, really useful, thanks Mark

  • @mikedesrochers
    @mikedesrochers 4 года назад

    Loyal subscriber Mark! Love your content and would love listening to you with those headphones! Thanks man keep it up...

  • @atdavidlee
    @atdavidlee 4 года назад +1

    Such great content and tips here Mark! I remember watching Rescate about a year ago and was sooo blown away! My first documentary two years ago was on human trafficking in los angeles, I didn't have "the gear" but the story itself was enough to make you feel moved so thank you for reminding me of that!

  • @undisturbedkingdom8494
    @undisturbedkingdom8494 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing! Always looking forward to your content.

  • @alexmedia8094
    @alexmedia8094 4 года назад

    Literally my favourite RUclipsr and creative at the moment. Thanks for sharing this as I've literally just got into documentary film making . Kudos bro⚡

  • @RaineyRetro
    @RaineyRetro Год назад

    Appreciate this. Recently got a drone and my 1st camera rig setup. Have plenty of footage but lacked a clear direction. This helped TREMENDOUSLY. Subbed

  • @vincentbeijk8346
    @vincentbeijk8346 Год назад +2

    Mark Thank You!

  • @RickKepple
    @RickKepple 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the lessons in the video and I saved it to my channel in case I need to watch it again and get it right.

  • @littleengine9502
    @littleengine9502 3 года назад

    Fantastic ! this info is gold. Helped me a bunch - thank you

  • @strophotoandvideo3365
    @strophotoandvideo3365 3 года назад

    Great information! Thank you for making these videos!

  • @briang6397
    @briang6397 4 года назад

    Really excited to see how this film is gonna turn out. Love your work man

  • @mohsenfallah5622
    @mohsenfallah5622 2 года назад

    This is the content ive been looking for thank you God bless

  • @jonathanaguirre8135
    @jonathanaguirre8135 4 года назад

    Just ran into your channel and love the way you story tell and structure your videos. Always providing a ton of value!

  • @annabrewerproductions
    @annabrewerproductions 3 года назад

    This is awesome. Super helpful. I liked the editing room piece. Fun to see other filmmakers at work! The little back light is a great gadget.

  • @DylanHaskin
    @DylanHaskin 4 года назад

    So helpful Mark! Thanks so much!

  • @rossbodenmann
    @rossbodenmann 4 года назад +1

    @Mark Bone this is clutch info. Working through a short doc about a retiring artist just now - re-inspired! Thanks man

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 4 года назад

    Thanks for this walkthrough. I've always thought about making docs, but I know they can be quite an undertaking. I'm already subbed, so if you drop any more tips I'll be here.

  • @McDoogMedia
    @McDoogMedia 4 года назад

    Such great information - THANK YOU!

  • @the_allens_
    @the_allens_ 4 года назад

    This is so much more helpful than just another camera review or what’s in my camera bag. Keep killing it ✌🏻

  • @anamericanentrepreneur
    @anamericanentrepreneur 4 года назад

    You give really good tips/advice! Thanks a lot!

  • @DerekMarmolijo
    @DerekMarmolijo 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing! I'm always getting something out of your videos.

  • @Ironmaneditor77
    @Ironmaneditor77 4 года назад

    Awesome advise! Thank you.

  • @platformhelpark
    @platformhelpark 4 года назад +1

    Ok, finally a tutorial that is about content and not only gear. Man, you just got a new follower right here, please keep on doing more content like this! Thanks!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад +1

      Thanks man! Glad I can help with theory not just tech!

  • @grievyholmes
    @grievyholmes 3 года назад +1

    Love your content. Just found you today, and I’m never letting go. All the way from Nigeria

    • @markbone
      @markbone  3 года назад

      I love Nigeria!! jay jay okocha was my favourite player growing up!

  • @SamHolland
    @SamHolland 4 года назад

    LOVE the idea with the coloured post-it notes! Loads easier to see laid out like that.

  • @Username0029
    @Username0029 4 года назад +1

    This is amazing and valuable information you're giving.Definitely subbed

  • @arraiacc
    @arraiacc 4 года назад

    Please do more of an in-depth analysis on plot structure! Thank you for the content you have shared thus far! Stellar!

  • @EverythingFilmmaking
    @EverythingFilmmaking 4 года назад

    This was great Mark..right on time for me..you just earned a subscriber 🤟🏻🎥🙏🏻

  • @juliawest1973
    @juliawest1973 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Mark for your highly engaging and thoughtful video. I am going to suggest this video to my students!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jahzzii7
    @jahzzii7 4 года назад

    I've watched this video like 4 or 5 times! :) you nailed it bro!
    Stay safe!

  • @TheAntoineDivine
    @TheAntoineDivine 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video! I learned a lot

  • @vanlindtclassics
    @vanlindtclassics 4 года назад +1

    I'm a beginner in the filmmaking process after 50 years a a cinimatogrher with a still camera -I'm challenge and inspire by your tutorials..thank you

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад

      Thanks mate! Exciting beginnings for you

  • @thegabrieljulie
    @thegabrieljulie 4 года назад +1

    I'm really impressed by the quality of this video. Very well done!

  •  3 года назад

    I love this video, soooo many tips, nice talk !!!

  • @Tanoaproductionsfiji
    @Tanoaproductionsfiji 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Mark. such invaluable insights and direction. Top content man!

  • @EnzoMaisanoTELLTHESTORY
    @EnzoMaisanoTELLTHESTORY 4 года назад

    Absolutely loved this. Thanks for sharing. Keep doing this. You will become one of RUclipss best. I have a doco that I have been trying to get finished for two years that I filmed in India. It’s been in post production (the back of my mind) for too long. You’ve inspired me to finish it.

  • @someshap
    @someshap 4 года назад

    Dude this is amazing !! Literally, you have no idea how much this refreshed my mind for a doci I'm about to go shoot.
    Thank you so much for this dude!!!

  • @sallahwonder3051
    @sallahwonder3051 3 года назад

    Thank you Mark

  • @PictureAColorfulWorld
    @PictureAColorfulWorld 3 года назад +1

    Super helpful! Thanks!

  • @havishsd4110
    @havishsd4110 Год назад

    Thank you, I really needed this

  • @iampaulder
    @iampaulder Год назад +2

    Hello Mark, this is what I Am Lookingfor, thanks so much

  • @theadnanamiin
    @theadnanamiin 4 года назад +2

    This z for the first time I m watching a real tutorial on teaching filmmaking, it's straight,raw,indepth,technical those thing which helps out .. thnks fr the master class ..I love it really lookin forward for more stuff like this ,as I learned alot from this ..and thnks fr not talking about gear and luts hahaha 👍👍👌👌👌😊😊,😍😍

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад +1

      Thanks mate!! Trying to inform on all topics not just gear

  • @EliVazquezSifuentes
    @EliVazquezSifuentes 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video and content. Cheers from Mexico.

  • @benarnoux
    @benarnoux 4 года назад

    Such vital information!! Thanks for sharing

  • @quarter8thfilms30
    @quarter8thfilms30 4 года назад

    incredibly valuable info Mark! @

  • @ThePlaceForThings
    @ThePlaceForThings 4 года назад

    still learning, love to hear it 🧠 another excellent video. can’t wait to implement some of these ideas into my films

  • @gabrielortetboll2612
    @gabrielortetboll2612 4 года назад

    Yesss more of that!!! ;)

  • @felixheinzelmann7824
    @felixheinzelmann7824 4 года назад

    Great video👍your videos are so informative and easy to whatch

  • @MattSolo
    @MattSolo 4 года назад

    well put, thank you for sharing!

  • @jordancochrane2282
    @jordancochrane2282 4 года назад

    Great info Mark! @

  • @Nerdhaunt
    @Nerdhaunt 4 года назад

    Damn that zoom in intro 🔥

  • @MIRAJADESIGN
    @MIRAJADESIGN 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge! @

  • @mev1982
    @mev1982 4 года назад +2

    Very nice video. Stickies really saved my documentary film. One thing about documentary its really hard to control your story structure while shooting, so most of the structure is engineered in post productions, that is when the stickies does its magic. Also you can get colored stickies.

  • @xaviermartin6551
    @xaviermartin6551 3 года назад

    The theory on documentary film making is exactly what i've been looking for.
    More of this please.

  • @woodypaul_
    @woodypaul_ 4 года назад +1

    hai hai, new follower here. RUclips algorithm brought me here and let's just say ... I've basically binge watched all your videos. Great content, can't wait for more!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  4 года назад +1

      Woody Lawson more is coming soon!!