7 Fundamental Steps to Film a Short Documentary

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Whats up everybody. This is Jesse. Here are a few steps you can take when filming your next documentary. I am still very new to filming, and I am always learning different processes. I wanted to keep this short and stick with basics to keep this video from being 40 + minutes long, and no one wants to hear me rambling. I would love to hear anyone's tips and tricks when they are shooting documentaries or the best learning experience you had while filming.
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Camera:
Sony a6500
10 -18mm f4.0 Lens
Sigma 30mm F1.4 Lens
Camera Accessories:
Zhiyun-Tech Crane 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer
Audio:
Sony Recorder
Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Microphone
Rode Video Micro
Editing Software:
Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017

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@kerlinepierre797 5 жыл бұрын

1 - Find a worthwhile idea 2 - Research 3 - Story Structure 4 - Filming / A - Roll 4.1 - A - Roll Lighting 4. 2 - Filming / B - Roll 5. Audio 6. Making your source comfortable 7. Editing

@ayeshatariq8828 5 жыл бұрын

Sir what is the b roll mean?

@kerlinepierre797 5 жыл бұрын

@@ayeshatariq8828 B-roll is a set of supplemental footage that is used to support or add depth/context to your subject

@maciek8159 5 жыл бұрын

Their was b roll footage in the beginning of this video when it showed some guy walking in the forest.

@amanijaz756 5 жыл бұрын

Dear, can u describe the structure story and editing by premium promo

@psipivids 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH, this helps a lot.

@BrettyPOV 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been contemplating my path and what really inspires me. I’ve been trying to make it in the business world but that’s always left me with a hollow feeling. I want to create films and documentaries to tell a story for myself and others to enjoy. It always brings me joy. My journey began here.

@taprobanedelight4913 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you just spoke what I was thinking! Cheers for a great adventure!!!!!!

@mubdiurrahman 5 жыл бұрын

Brother you've really helped a lot of future content creator for short films including me. Thanks for your insights.

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brother! Glad I could help.

@chirayu5425 2 жыл бұрын

Did you become one yet ?

@earljmaui_boy2546 Жыл бұрын

@@chirayu5425 Very funny. . . you rascal... * * * Until that time. . .

@earljmaui_boy2546 Жыл бұрын

@Mubdiur... I agree... Jesse DUN GUD... * * * Until that time. . .

@ashoksindhe2135 9 ай бұрын

@@JesseCervantes hi I am Ashok Nagar wala

@lildashoentertainment2682 4 жыл бұрын

Whenever you're out researching "Remember, you're here for inspiration and not to plagiarize other filmmakers" - Jesse Cervantes Dec 11 2017

@TheThinkersBible Жыл бұрын

Really great summary of the entire end to end process of successfully shooting a documentary. Finding interesting things about any person, B-roll planning and watching short documentaries is gold.Talking to people ahead of time before interviewing them is very wise. Thanks for sharing.

@BearRara 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you laid it all out! Great advice thank you!

@goodwill7191 4 жыл бұрын

I love this Jesse. I have been struggling with ideas on how to conduct a documentary and here is what I have found from you. I will soon embark on a 5 minutes documentary journey and I will share it with you once I am done. kindly drop in more comments here about tips on conducting a documentary. thanks.

@latinamericanstudyinformat9269 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful for all specially for the beginners. Thnaks for the effort.

@lehicarlosetiawan8313 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jesse for sharing this awesome tips on how to make it possible. It's really helpful for me since I will be starting to make my own documentary channel 🎥

@SourceAwareness 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏾👍🏾 Thanks, Jesse, brother!! Currently just started filming a mini documentary, and your awesome information is very helpful. Best Wishes and a Great 2022 and beyond I wish you.

@naturesoundsandscenery 3 жыл бұрын

I love this. Thank you. Short.precise.informative. Perfect

@Shaymangoh86 4 жыл бұрын

Oh lalaa, this is the best I've ever seen so far... Greatings from the Philippines keep em coming bruh..

@Heisthelostman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and creating this video for everyone to learn from. I created my first mini-doc last month and I'm always looking for ways to improve so thank you again for these tips.

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Let me know when you release your mini-doc. I would love to see it. Glad I could help a bit.

@chafrewilcha 2 жыл бұрын

You have an EXCELLENT style of clearly teaching / describing what you want the audience to know / learn. I've subscribed & will be tuning in!

@stadiomania6058 3 жыл бұрын

We got the idea already 👏🏽 what we are doing atm is research and I’m studying techniques to improve and become a well know page in the groundhopping world.

@micahgoodson9988 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips very helpful and well produced

@anoukvos5514 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thumbs up for the clear guidance

@bislagtv6921 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing idea. I'm planning to make a short film documentaries in the future and it's a big help for me ♥️

@ceylondocs 7 ай бұрын

Amazing tips, from basic to advanced. Thanks 💐☺

@ImaniRomney 3 жыл бұрын

this video was fire and made me more prepared for my documentary, thank you!

@krzysiekwtokio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! I'm getting ready for my first documentary and your tutorial helped me a lot! THX

@lawlade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this EXTREMELY helpful. Exaxtly what I was searching for

@noblecopy2200 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! There is a wealth of great info here. Thanks!

@GuerkanHantal 3 жыл бұрын

Very valuable tips and ideas.Thanks a lot Jesse.

@sunshineandtraffic8001 5 жыл бұрын

WOW. Straight to the point and extremely useful information. Thank you!

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

@FarReachFR 4 жыл бұрын

This was great. I learned more from you in 6 minutes than I have in hours of other searches. Thank you.

@JesseCervantes 4 жыл бұрын

Far Reach Engineering I’m glad to hear that! I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching.

@5h00G0fg 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great Advice!

@googlyswings3171 Жыл бұрын

good to hear and watch it

@user-vo5co1th7g 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is very helpful. I am working on my first documentary.

@aaranathi3848 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's useful

@universalindierec 5 жыл бұрын

These are some really great tips. Thank you.

@JenricAquino 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I have a project in school and this video really helped me! 👊💯

@mandography 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all the knowledge. Well put together and like you said, “straight to the point” earned a sub

@ninoydayritvideos Жыл бұрын

i have watched this video years before and now i am going back. this helped me started to shoot. i want to just add that it is more dramatic to shoot on the shadow side of the face. thanks btw.

@LucasGuanes 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jesse, this will come in handy for a sort documentary I'm shooting for a client

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

I am glad it's going to help you out!

@minaok6786 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, im leaving with a bunch of great advice!

@jaredalexander7215 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant and clearly depth of experience coming through in such a short video. I hope to make my own short film soon. Many thanks Jesse! 🙏

@JesseCervantes Жыл бұрын

!hanks man! Appreciate it!

@KirlySuesKitchen 3 жыл бұрын

This was a super helpful and informative video - thank you so much for sharing 😊

@DanielaImbrett 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I had never done a short documentary and this will help me a lot!

@okekecourage7039 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Thank you

@noniastro9456 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was so informative

@SjoerdWess 5 жыл бұрын

Short and super informative. Just how I like tuts to be! Thanks man!

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@NeneMedia 5 жыл бұрын

Its worth to watch your video , I may have things to ask in the future.....

@johnbrylegarcia3700 7 ай бұрын

You helped me alot with our upcoming project thank you thank you thankyou

@ByStephieNics 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful for someone just getting started! THANK YOU 🙏🏻

@JesseCervantes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@salmankhan-wl9xb 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing , you have explained very well. Thanks

@Hiccuped 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you so much for this video

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@emilykanyara8224 4 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you so much! I’m going to follow your advice and shoot my first documentary ever about me and China

@JesseCervantes 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Good luck with your documentary.

@visualtrails360 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesse for the tips, I will be using some of them the next time I film!

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help!

@outliersoverland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’m starting a documentary about the past 7 years of our journey to drive around the world. I hope your career has flourished over the past five years since making this video.

@rushfudge62 4 жыл бұрын

This video is very insightful. Thank you so much.

@LapsofMaps 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips in there, thanks for the video!

@george1234546 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful indeed. Thank you.

@209lapko 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly explained! thank you for sharing your time and talent...

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@EduardWichner 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, really usefull and explanatory content!

@d.hobbycorner 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing to the point, Thank you!

@LouieSison 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! And thank you. This is super helpful.

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@StevenOsburnHollywood 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice Jesse!

@vanessajaneasong 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful. Thank you for sharing!

@FoodRavel 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. It was a great help...

@trunkbassentertainmentllc2606 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

@atamuratkalkan3140 2 жыл бұрын

Great work bro. You are wonderful and inspiring keep up good work

@sean.marshall 10 ай бұрын

Jesse! I found this video because I'm doing some research on this. Awesome tips homie!!

@shazigetssober2394 4 жыл бұрын

I learned three things from your video. Thank you! I've already began my interviews. They have been halted by the state of our world, and so I'm going to try my best to stitch the a-roll (talking heads) I have...I only have half the interviews I planned so there is a lack of balance, and I hadn't gotten around to b-roll yet. But I have a deadline...

@JesseCervantes 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@shawtybee7031 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m working on my documentary now

@GarthEnsley 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man greetings from South Africa great video , very clear and straight to the point you most def got a new subscriber. Keep warm

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You! I would love to go to South Africa one day.

@ISLANDTRUCKER 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of great information, I will have to rewatch this a few dozen times

@JesseCervantes 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

@solomonu.i619 3 жыл бұрын

EXTREMELY USEFUL!!! needed to shout that

@JesseCervantes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad I could help.

@OneHeartMission 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Jesse!!

@arifahibrahim3800 3 жыл бұрын

Very Helpful. Thanks Man

@BlackWarriorLures 5 жыл бұрын

Great point about b-roll. I've been making my fishing trips into small documentary films.

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am about to post a fishing video here real soon. Stay tuned!

@SalmanImdad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! Learnt a lot ❤️

@vlc3347 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing sir Really helpful

@Baevanna 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for informative information!!!

@gabrielwalker4395 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video thank you

@EatTravelHappy 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you!

@JesseCervantes 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! 🙌

@hungrytopian7127 4 жыл бұрын

This is helping me a lot. Thanks!

@TimothyBennett 2 жыл бұрын

great tips. Thank you

@donhendricks3190 Жыл бұрын

Very insightful solid advice - very helpful and practical. I'm about to shoot my first short documentary and this has gone a long way to help me solidify my planning - thanks! Just sub'd. Looking forward to more on your channel. Cheers. With love from Atlanta.

@therealways6801 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely deserve a thumbs up keep on it man !

@visionvisualwithshekhar7854 5 жыл бұрын

Just thought abt making documentry film and all the points came into my mind which you talked/explained about and this video will help me...thnx much buddy👌👍👍

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

@GoddessDiaB 4 жыл бұрын

This the video I was looking for... Thanks

@chinnnee8176 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this helps me a lot i am also filming short documentary to a pottery for our group project

@JesseCervantes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@PilotPhotog 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for creating this and providing so much value - I am embarking on my first documentary and the first thing I did was watch this video!

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck. Documentary filmmaking can be very rewarding! Send me a link to the final video when you finish.

@PilotPhotog 5 жыл бұрын

Jesse Cervantes will do!

@etharyasser 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, subscribed !

@kelvinsakala 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for the video 📹

@somnathchakravarty3658 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Very well explained.

@JesseCervantes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@amirmaghami388 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thank you!

@Conradlovesjoy 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips that I will use in an upcoming project. Thanks! Subscribed!

@JesseCervantes 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HighGravityAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is great information. Love it. I too am a local SLC filmmaker.

@JesseCervantes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! SLC is a great place to be.

@Krizefugl 4 жыл бұрын

to the point anad helpful. no unneccessary ramblings about the channel or whatever. might not directly apply to what i was looking for since i am going to be shooting some sort of ad/educational video for my work in the upcoming days with my boss but some of the things i can definitely use.

@JesseCervantes 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching