An advantageous difference between a documentary film and a feature film is that the events shown in it, as a rule, are not staged. Such films are interesting and informative, therefore they are deservedly popular. If shooting a feature film usually requires a fairly large amount of money, then a documentary film may well be shot on your own at minimal cost.
It is necessary
- - video equipment;
- - access to samples of weapons.
Instructions
Step 1
Documentary films, like fiction films, can be designed for a specific audience. For example, films showing examples of weapons are especially popular with men. A well-shot documentary film about weapons is simply doomed to success, so this version of documentary filmmaking is widely represented on the market. The conclusion follows from this: if you want to extract commercial benefits from the filming of a film, the final product must meet all the requirements for it.
Step 2
First, decide what kind of weapons you will be shooting. It is clear that making a film about a Kalashnikov assault rifle is much easier than about a nuclear submarine. To capture a particular sample of weapons on video, you will most likely need appropriate permits, agreements, and the help of officials. Find out in advance if you can get access to the types of weapons you are interested in.
Step 3
Once all permissions have been obtained, start writing the script. The script for the documentary has its own characteristics - in particular, the voiceover of the announcer sounds in it. The film is dubbed after its editing, so the main task at the first stage is to get a beautiful video sequence. It is necessary to imagine what will happen on the screen and describe it in a script. At the same time, unlike a feature film, the documentary script is not written in great detail. In the course of filming, you will probably need to correct the script in one way or another, based on the specifics of the video footage.
Step 4
Before filming, collect all the necessary information about those weapons that will be presented in the film. You will need not only a description of their characteristics, but also information about the development time, designers, and specific combat use. The most interesting facts should be included in the film.
Step 5
During filming, focus on the spectacularity of what the viewer subsequently sees. The most spectacular are the shots in which the weapon is shown in action. Also, the viewer is interested in interviews of specialists who talk about the features of specific types of weapons, their characteristics. The presence of such interviews in the film is a significant plus.
Step 6
The work of the operator is important. It is he who makes direct shooting, the quality and effectiveness of the captured frames depends on his skills. Remember that when editing video materials, not all will be included in the film, therefore their total volume should significantly exceed the required one.
Step 7
Choose the right music score. It plays a very important role, as it has an emotional impact on the viewer, making him deeply imbued with what is happening on the screen.
Step 8
After the filming is completed, the stage of editing and dubbing begins, all this work is done on a computer. Do not forget that the voiceover of the announcer should be clear and pleasant. At the end of the film, be sure to summarize with a few final phrases.
