How To Make A Documentary: The Overlooked Basics of Filmmaking

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Komentáře • 281

  • @NomadicAmbience
    @NomadicAmbience Před 3 lety +17

    You have no idea how much I needed this!

  • @OfTwoLands
    @OfTwoLands Před 3 lety +16

    Totally agree man, a lot of people on youtube forget about story and meaning when making videos. There is a lot more to filmmaking than fast paced transitions and crazy luts.

    • @OfTwoLands
      @OfTwoLands Před 3 lety +3

      Kez I’ve seen a few of your ‘useful’ comments around.

    • @OfTwoLands
      @OfTwoLands Před 3 lety +5

      @@kezzatube45 Haha when did I criticised the majority of YT users ? You obviously haven't looked at my work, I make docos and commercials for a living :). CZcams isn't' life :).

  • @coleudall14
    @coleudall14 Před 3 lety +6

    4 hours ago I was sitting there thinking “man I need to go rewatch Mark Bone’s documentary videos after work” and at that moment you dropped this. 💣💣💣

  • @multiversescriptutes8400
    @multiversescriptutes8400 Před 3 lety +17

    I'll be honest with you Mark. Seriously you deserve a million plus subscribers. Your content is great, is detailed, informative, has seriously great visuals and production value, it doesn't feel like it's your hobby so it's got less efforts than you put in your filmmaking career. Your CZcams videos are just as great in quality as your films.

  • @JakeHalfDone
    @JakeHalfDone Před 3 lety +1

    Been looking for the concepts you just shared for a year now. You know what the viewing public is looking for. Another reason your channel is so valuable. Thanks Mark.

  • @TedAldwin
    @TedAldwin Před 3 lety +6

    I really love how you get in depth with the art of storytelling instead of those ones who just stitch footages with crazy transitions. Salute Mark!😊👍

  • @metalinyourhead3604
    @metalinyourhead3604 Před měsícem

    Finally, someone who talks about what’s important in doc. I’m currently in development for a doc and every video on it is mentioning:
    - camera and lighting
    - editing
    - where to interview
    All of which matter, but not when you haven’t even got a story yet! Seriously… location for interviews is probably the least important aspect of doc film.

  • @swoognotswag
    @swoognotswag Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much, I recently found your channel and it is videos like this that separate your content from everyone else. I feel so great full to live in a time where I can learn so much over the internet. Keep it up!

  • @danielaudacious
    @danielaudacious Před 3 lety +1

    I just started watching your channel about 2 weeks ago and I have to say I've been super blessed by your work.

  • @WesODonnellX
    @WesODonnellX Před 3 lety +5

    This is the best video the CZcams algorithm has served up to me in a good, long time. Keep it up Mark. Such simple truths, yet so many are obsessed with getting the “cinematic look” over story.

  • @alexanderashmore
    @alexanderashmore Před 3 lety +1

    Always, MB is the best at not focusing on the gear but what's actually important: making people invested in the film with story and character and theme.

  • @markbone
    @markbone  Před 3 lety +26

    theartofdocumentary.com/
    Sales are now open, just a few spots left! We will be closing sales once he hit our capacity.

    • @harnoorsingh2866
      @harnoorsingh2866 Před 3 lety +1

      Compare Canon R5, R6 and Sony A7S 3 in photography

    • @CreateGreg
      @CreateGreg Před 3 lety +3

      Love that video Mark. Less gear and tricks, but more storytelling. Aimless < Assertive Thanks for vid and more of that, please! 👍

    • @ClaudioDesideriFilms
      @ClaudioDesideriFilms Před 3 lety +1

      I'm in😊

    • @vanceuribe295
      @vanceuribe295 Před 3 lety

      Hey Mark, understandably you don't want to release too much info but I was just curious if the course we an in-person or live feed class and that's why you can only take a certain amount of people?

  • @LuisGonzalez-qe5gl
    @LuisGonzalez-qe5gl Před 3 lety

    You're videos are practically the only ones I watch repeatedly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion!

  • @redbandmedia79
    @redbandmedia79 Před 3 lety +1

    This is much more up my street. I get tired of seeing endless b-roll videos that although look great, don’t really say anything. The story and characters are what I personally relate to. Cheers mate.

  • @espacobios
    @espacobios Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Mark. Another great video.

  • @TheThinkersBible
    @TheThinkersBible Před rokem +2

    Great advice. These steps are explained in some story arc videos but why it’s important and how it’s done are often not explained nearly as well. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @story11tv
    @story11tv Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for making this!! You have definitely put in the work to make something like this and I am so excited to go through it when it comes out.

  • @FaizullaKhamraev
    @FaizullaKhamraev Před 3 lety

    Thank you Mark! Your videos help me so much!

  • @MattiasSkoog
    @MattiasSkoog Před 3 lety +1

    Excited! 🎬

  • @gustavotellez6848
    @gustavotellez6848 Před 3 lety

    Yessss so excited to learn more with the documentary course!

  • @simebaricevic2483
    @simebaricevic2483 Před 3 lety +1

    Really looking forward to your documentary class! So much motivation and ideas boiling inside of me but want to channel it properly-thanks for these videos!

  • @iamsuperdogg
    @iamsuperdogg Před 3 lety +2

    These are really the truth of storytelling. Very helpful for filmmakers who just start their attempts in documentary. subbed!

  • @georg4651
    @georg4651 Před 3 lety +3

    YEEEESSSSSSS. Finally a video that actually shows you how to make a good movie, keep it up 👊

  • @themediaclinic
    @themediaclinic Před 3 lety +1

    You're doing great work mate! Keep it up!

  • @rinusworldzm
    @rinusworldzm Před 3 lety

    Man I've been off CZcams for a while and I must say your content is refreshing. And I can't wait to jump onto that documentary filmmaking class.

  • @RiseHigh
    @RiseHigh Před 3 lety +1

    Can't wait for the course !

  • @JoacimSchwartz
    @JoacimSchwartz Před 3 lety +1

    Really needed the clarification of assertive vs aimless, I have been feeling the later, aimless for quite some time. Thanks for the great tips, Mark!

  • @twinkie1773
    @twinkie1773 Před rokem +1

    I'm glad that I stumbled across this video. This the route that I've taken with my career and I'm going to work on shooting my 1st documentary about a young entrepreneur and her nail shop. I knw it sound uninteresting but I really want to tell her story and get this experience under my belt. I start tomorrow! Thx ya for this 🙏🏾

  • @VinceDelMonte
    @VinceDelMonte Před 3 lety +6

    Can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Vince. I appreciate all your support

  • @GlenReed
    @GlenReed Před 3 lety +2

    *Golden tips man!* Definitely writing these down!

  • @NickAndersonCreative
    @NickAndersonCreative Před 2 lety

    Excellent advice all around, thanks Mark!

  • @lyndonbaptiste
    @lyndonbaptiste Před 3 lety

    Love this, Mr Bone. Thanks.

  • @jeffoffej
    @jeffoffej Před 3 lety +1

    Really cool content dude! Thanks for the tips.

  • @mindfullyexecuted
    @mindfullyexecuted Před 3 lety

    Awesome information. Highly appreciated!

  • @review6374
    @review6374 Před 3 lety +1

    You give some really great advice! Thanks for creating this!

  • @germanleben8297
    @germanleben8297 Před 3 lety

    I like your videos man, already watched three of them and subscribed, thank you!

  • @AlfventuraChannel
    @AlfventuraChannel Před 3 lety

    Mark! Thank you so much for such great content man. I'm in the process of finishing my first serious documentary ever, and I'm so psiched to see that I actually were taking care of these main principles ... it has been a crazy summer with myself battling with this process, but so rewarding in the end. Hope I can get into that course! All the best and keep it up!

  • @AlbenOsaki
    @AlbenOsaki Před 3 lety

    Two minutes in and I subbed. As a filmmaker who wants to start getting into documentary films, I love this content. Please keep it going!

  • @pedromontoya2825
    @pedromontoya2825 Před 3 lety

    Omg finally somebody that shares a good advice!!! So many youtubers “filmmakers” only trying to sell you stuff and how “cinematic” looks and totally forget about the basic of filmmaking
    Subscribed!!

  • @newmovieclip2236
    @newmovieclip2236 Před 3 lety +1

    Very insightful. Thank you, Mark!

  • @juanjosesegundo9287
    @juanjosesegundo9287 Před 2 lety +1

    Can't wait

  • @investinyourselfpodcast

    Very great tips thank you!!!

  • @FilmAshton
    @FilmAshton Před 3 lety +1

    Always great stuff MB!

  • @2strokracer7007
    @2strokracer7007 Před 3 lety

    Awesome tips thanks for sharing

  • @siahwalker901
    @siahwalker901 Před 3 lety +10

    LETS GOOOOO !! Just found your channel like 2 days ago and bruhhh it’s already helped me so much in filming 🥺🥺🖤 Thankyou !!!

    • @AtiaCamz
      @AtiaCamz Před 3 lety +4

      Mark is the truth. Been following him for a minute. You should also check out Danny Gervitz and Zach Ramelan if you havent. I started watching them all around the same time. Big Big Help!!!

    • @Bharatultra
      @Bharatultra Před 3 lety +2

      Literallllyyyy I HAD THE SAAAAAMEEEEE FEEELING SOME MONTHS AGO HE IS THE OG!

    • @glipk
      @glipk Před 3 lety +1

      Let's gooooo it's everyday brooooooooooooooooo

  • @emmosea
    @emmosea Před 3 lety +1

    excellent content ! I've subbed and am on your waiting list

  • @matschristensson
    @matschristensson Před 3 lety +1

    So helpful with your insights about filmmaking. Thank Mark.

  • @DekiaryCarter
    @DekiaryCarter Před 3 lety +1

    This is excellent content!!!!!! Thank you

  • @coryruiz1595
    @coryruiz1595 Před 3 lety +1

    This is by far my favorite filmmaking channel. Great work Mark! I’m signing up

  • @brittacurkovic
    @brittacurkovic Před 3 lety +1

    Excited for the details! Signed up...

  • @kimisnaps
    @kimisnaps Před 3 lety +1

    WOO SO PUMPED! Signed up and ready to learn :) Thanks Mark

  • @anasgf3805
    @anasgf3805 Před 3 lety +1

    Man I’m so lucky to find you
    Thank you so much

  • @CinomadiaFilms
    @CinomadiaFilms Před 3 lety +1

    Assertive vs. Aimless FilmMaking - YES! Great points. Thanks for sharing!

  • @chocolateanddutchy
    @chocolateanddutchy Před 3 lety +1

    Such a helpful video, thank you so much Mark!! So excited to create right now!

  • @AtomicPixel
    @AtomicPixel Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing the stuff in your brain, bro! So useful to all video work, not just documentary. You rock! 🍻

  • @FishyBusiness
    @FishyBusiness Před 3 lety

    Nice information. Makes complete sense.

  • @b-awake-media
    @b-awake-media Před 3 lety +1

    Always stoked if I get a notification from your new upload! Always a dope video! I am in the final stages of a doc I have been working on the past 1,5 year. I think I am guilty aswel 😅 on aimless shooting but mostly because there are so many awesome things happening 😅 affraid to miss out I guess 😜 keep up the awesome work! Looking forward to the next one and the course!

  • @danaambrose7131
    @danaambrose7131 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Mark! Super helpful!

  • @TheStoriesWeTell
    @TheStoriesWeTell Před 3 lety

    Very curious, love this channel Mark!

  • @rory6939
    @rory6939 Před 3 lety +1

    Can't wait to join

  • @rasamoelinapatrick7069
    @rasamoelinapatrick7069 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks a lot for these tips Mark, it opens my mind to a lot of possibility in film making, especially short films. Thanks again. I could not cerntainly afford the masterclass because I live in one of the poorest country in the world (Madagascar), but these tips already give me enough for creating something new and better than I had never done before.

  • @JaimeAndresMedia
    @JaimeAndresMedia Před 3 lety

    This is great advice. Thank you

  • @gaarax0x
    @gaarax0x Před 3 lety

    Good Advice Mark. Cheers

  • @williechieukam
    @williechieukam Před 8 měsíci

    Wow. Very informative contents. Thank you so much.

  • @KEVINBROWN808
    @KEVINBROWN808 Před 3 lety

    Hey Mark I really enjoy your channel! I think you bring up some value points. Can’t wait to try the assertive documentary style for the next project. Keep up the great work. 🤙🏽

  • @CameronSanborn
    @CameronSanborn Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the VALUABLE content and tips! 🙏🙏

  • @HanaGoku
    @HanaGoku Před 3 lety +1

    this might be the most valuable video you released in this channel.

  • @JoshTrachtman
    @JoshTrachtman Před 2 lety

    Every so often I come back to watch this video to remind myself of a few things.
    Thanks mark for the great content.

  • @d.hobbycorner
    @d.hobbycorner Před 3 lety

    Thank you!

  • @johnadamson2760
    @johnadamson2760 Před 3 lety +1

    on the wait list!

  • @RecoveryBrian
    @RecoveryBrian Před rokem

    Thank you so much for what you are doing with this channel, I find this information is helping me tremendously in my beginnings of filmmaking. I went to film school, but it's been years, and now I'm getting back into true filmmaking, modern filmmaking. these are great beginner, and or refresher courses, in a way:)

  • @NickPayneHH
    @NickPayneHH Před 3 lety +1

    This is absolute gold

  • @PaulRichards78
    @PaulRichards78 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome Bro, this is the part that’s been missing for me and for some reason struggling with it
    This will definitely help though thanks 🤙🏻

  • @souravsworld6336
    @souravsworld6336 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank You very much Sir for this video. Thank You for those awesome as well as informative words..!!

  • @hugoboue
    @hugoboue Před 2 lety

    Just discovered your channel, inspiring, many thx !

  • @Tanoaproductionsfiji
    @Tanoaproductionsfiji Před 2 lety

    thank you!!

  • @topicruben
    @topicruben Před 3 lety +1

    Mark, this is pure awesomeness. I’m new here, just saw the thumbnail and clicked and now I’m one of your supporters, cause yes, cause I love this! Great video man. Looking forward to seeing much more from you. Big thank you. Stay well and safe

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Really appreciate the positive feedback :)

  • @KamalJones
    @KamalJones Před 3 lety +1

    another great video

  • @RafaelLudwig
    @RafaelLudwig Před 3 lety +2

    Love your videos, you are sharing more than the gear or the how, but they why.. also lighting, Lighting > Camera. Thanks Mark!

  • @therealaaroncollins6486
    @therealaaroncollins6486 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey, Mark thank you for this video. I'm looking forward to the documentary class..

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Aaron! Looking forward to releasing it to the world! Just left the office after a 14hour day of working on it :)

  • @kinze1439
    @kinze1439 Před 3 lety +1

    This is real as it gets💯

  • @michaelmoore163
    @michaelmoore163 Před 3 lety +1

    I liked video as the ad was playing... I already know it won't disappoint. Thank you for everything you've shared! To M from M

  • @A1Bokeh
    @A1Bokeh Před 3 lety +1

    Man perfect timing I had a project like this in my head

  • @nathanallen4306
    @nathanallen4306 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic points. Love to see a short break down of a small business promo cross documentary :)

  • @markkut
    @markkut Před 3 lety +1

    These are some solid tips, and is well organized. Something I wish was shared more on CZcams or better yet, I wish more films and stories were told on here, but it also might not be the place for that.

  • @TimothyBennett
    @TimothyBennett Před 3 lety

    This is amazing, thank you so much for the tips and inspiration. Im working on my first film, its not a doc but i am going to try and use these tips to strengthen my film. Thanks again.

  • @antoniodossantos5960
    @antoniodossantos5960 Před rokem

    Thanks Mark 🌎 Greetings from Colombia. The Venezuelan immigrant writer 🇻🇪

  • @syncomposer
    @syncomposer Před 3 lety

    Such highly valuable first hand experiences and totally agreeable perspectives you share here, Mark. Thank you!

    • @syncomposer
      @syncomposer Před 3 lety

      I am also interested if you have a favourite aspect ratio for your documentaries, and if, why?

  • @dericsanchez4081
    @dericsanchez4081 Před 3 lety

    Your channel is awesome bro! These are the types of videos I’d like to make one day. Something with substance and not just “epic b-roll.” Subbed!

  • @JakubChlouba
    @JakubChlouba Před 3 lety +1

    Can't wait for the course to be released man! Signing up for sure :)

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks brother! You're one of the channel OG's

  • @JustBenForsyth
    @JustBenForsyth Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much for this one man. Something I feel I needed to watch. Planning a short film about a friend of mine competing in the world latte art championships and some of these concepts will definitely apply and help me. Cheers! Ben.

  • @jazzysvision
    @jazzysvision Před 3 lety +1

    I went to film school for my MFA and I got a lot of theory but not a lot of hands on experience. However for our thesis we shot a documentary about the political issues in Puerto Rico and used theory and in our own way, but also gorilla filmmaking tactics to make it happen. We have now been accepted into two film festivals and we're awarded with a Telly award. I do wish these "institutions" would get into the nitty gritty like you are. I love the content you are pushing out and can't wait to see what this master class is all about. To growth! cheers

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks mate! Way to go crushing it on that film. It’s the best way to learn

  • @ihavemetnate
    @ihavemetnate Před 3 lety

    You are a weapon, thank you for these videos

  • @abdelrahmankoossy8997
    @abdelrahmankoossy8997 Před 3 lety

    Thank you sir

  • @TheJijiSama
    @TheJijiSama Před 3 lety

    Great content.

  • @NasirKhokhar
    @NasirKhokhar Před 3 lety

    I like the idea

  • @lgordon94
    @lgordon94 Před 3 lety +2

    Pumped!

  • @ienpassi
    @ienpassi Před 3 lety

    Hi Mark Thanks for all the wonderful tips looking foreword for No Country is an Island
    and for the course The art of Documentary

  • @zerv1979
    @zerv1979 Před 3 lety +1

    Mark, Thanks so much for the content. Really enjoy your approach and I'm looking forward to the documentary course. Keep the long hair bruv its illmatic! - cheers

  • @TRAVELFILMEXPLORE
    @TRAVELFILMEXPLORE Před 3 lety

    Totally agree! So many beautifully shot but empty videos being made that have no grit or story, so much emphasis on equipment, style, 'cinematicness'😁