DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING:: What You Need To Know First

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Komentáře • 355

  • @altmanator
    @altmanator Před 5 lety +126

    Finally, a channel that focuses on the core of all of this, storytelling! I sure hope you can avoid making this a gear review/cinematic b-roll only channel, although it seems that's what gets the views. Stories are the real heart of it all and there are not enough resources on storytelling! Fascinating and thank you for creating this channel! Btw, despite watching hundreds of hours of youtube, this is the first time I've been so moved as to comment. Great stuff!

    • @TheMostAlive
      @TheMostAlive Před rokem

      I agree. I subbed immediately

    • @VagabondMorrison
      @VagabondMorrison Před rokem

      Here, here! Definitely my favorite channel for this type of content!

  • @ermiastessema7178
    @ermiastessema7178 Před 4 lety +86

    A summary, also can be found at 11:12
    1. Cinema Verite - Truthful Cinema - filming only what unfolds in front of you. Letting everything happen in front of the camera
    2. Reenactment - Docudrama - Recreating past events in place of B-Roll
    3. Talking Heads - Primarily on-screen interview-based with B-Roll
    4. Expository - A film designed to re-tell an event/issue - A narrator behind, with footages showing
    5.Participatory/Performative - The filmmaker is involved on-screen trying to tell the story
    6. Reflexive - A documentary making about the documentary
    7. Impressionistic - Nontraditional embracing stylistic storytelling
    8. Experimental - Avant-Garde Cinema, No rules - boundary-pushing

  • @YashSharmaFitness
    @YashSharmaFitness Před 4 lety +57

    As a CZcamsr, I can say this documentary making series is GOLD. Thanks Mark for explaining with so much clarity.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 4 lety +4

      Thanks man!!

    • @FearlessDreams
      @FearlessDreams Před 3 lety +1

      I agree! I'm in the process of shooting an interview/documentary and it's my first ever, but I think it will turn out epic just because of his tips!

    • @frankinstammcorp
      @frankinstammcorp Před 2 lety +1

      There's an UncoverDC article to teach how to make political documentaries ... Title is "Becoming a Big-Time Activist with a 20 Buck Movie Editing Program" ...

  • @antoniodossantos5960
    @antoniodossantos5960 Před rokem +1

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

  • @ScottKilmartin
    @ScottKilmartin Před rokem +2

    Mark, just found this vide. So, simple, clear and timely for me. Thank you. ~ Scott

  • @losangelesselfcare
    @losangelesselfcare Před 3 lety +1

    OMG!!! JUST went and watched finding Vivian Mayer!!!!! thank you sooo much for this recommendation!!! it is fascinating watch!! I didn't want it to end! what a story of life! what great documentary !!!!

  • @vsnulive
    @vsnulive Před 5 lety +34

    OMG so much! This channel is going to explode soon :) I am really glad, I am with you since the beginning of your journey man!
    For a beginner here, understanding this is something!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 5 lety

      vsnu thanks brother!! Excited you’re on the journey also

  • @dkkeyz8815
    @dkkeyz8815 Před 4 lety +2

    First Mark Bone video I saw and enforced my ideas about documentaries

  • @kacperchmielewski4742
    @kacperchmielewski4742 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks Mark for this! I'm soo glad there is a channel about documentary filmmaking with a creator who does documentaries. Great video, great tips! Greetings form Poland!

  • @TheThinkersBible
    @TheThinkersBible Před rokem +4

    Great information. I had no idea there were this many styles of documentaries. I'd seen a couple of these styles in the past but didn't know they had specific categories. I'll be using at least 3 styles in an upcoming short documentary I'm planning to publish in Jan 2023. Thanks for this great insight!

  • @BlearyEye23
    @BlearyEye23 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for this Mark - I’m currently writing my university dissertation based around the styles of documentary filmmaking, and this was really helpful. Enjoy your vacation!

  • @ochenjonah
    @ochenjonah Před 2 lety +2

    7:22 the flares got real ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Tanoaproductionsfiji
    @Tanoaproductionsfiji Před 2 lety +2

    When I see this video again I remember this was the first Mark Bone Video I ever saw. The riding bike idea I thought was genius, Mark! Thank you!

  • @BrocksMonkey1
    @BrocksMonkey1 Před 4 lety +2

    That Trike RULES!!! Great job here. Thanks for this stellar info.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 4 lety

      My vehicle of choice

    • @BrocksMonkey1
      @BrocksMonkey1 Před 4 lety

      @@markbone This was a wonderful presentation, Mark. Looking forward to watching more. BRAVO!

  • @andrapik2709
    @andrapik2709 Před 4 lety +2

    dude seriously,,thanks a lot for concise yet informative video on the topic that i was eager to learn

  • @CaptainJohnmaddux
    @CaptainJohnmaddux Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks Mark for making our lives better; super appreciate your service
    John the limo driver from Kansas city

  • @popmediainc.1902
    @popmediainc.1902 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks so much!! We have always stuck to short-form stuff, but I'm looking forward to branching out. In case it's helpful to anyone, I typed up the info from the video:
    Cinema Verite - Filming only what unfolds in front of you
    Docu-drama/Reenactment - Recreating past events in place of b-roll
    Talking Head - Only interviews
    Expository - Designed to re-tell an event or persuade people on an issue.
    Participatory/Performative - Filmmaker is involved on-screen trying to tell the story
    Reflexive/CZcams - Doc about making the doc
    Impressionistic - Non-traditional, embracing stylistic storytelling

  • @hankdeanfitness
    @hankdeanfitness Před 3 lety +2

    It's amazing to watch something and actually understand and learn. Thank You

  • @tmmy.
    @tmmy. Před rokem +2

    Wow, I just started this journey from architecture into this and your stuff is just super helpful, thank you!

  • @HrMortensen
    @HrMortensen Před 5 lety +2

    Great video, it really broadened my horizon regarding documentaries. I'm looking forward to your future videos.

  • @TTURBOVOLVO
    @TTURBOVOLVO Před 4 lety +44

    11:12 Recap.

  • @tatumelisabeth5748
    @tatumelisabeth5748 Před 3 lety +2

    Taking notes like a madwoman! Thank you so much for this!

  • @SunMaximus
    @SunMaximus Před 3 lety +2

    This is incredible information!!! I have read a couple of books on documentary films but you have taken it to the next level!!!! Thanks for making this!!!

  • @FilmAshton
    @FilmAshton Před 4 lety +1

    I've been binging your channel this week! Really enjoying the videos and your insight. We're all on a journey, thanks for giving us the honor of glimpsing yours!

  • @nylerei0613
    @nylerei0613 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this! It can surely help me in my upcoming documentary film contest in our school.

  • @albertstephensmedia9534
    @albertstephensmedia9534 Před 4 lety +1

    Definitely glad I found this as I prepare to start a documentary series!!!

  • @13dcl
    @13dcl Před 5 lety +2

    I just discovered your channel today. I'm a young compositor and video editor that just got into filming. I Just wanted to say thank you for your channel, your content and your work. And out of all things thank you for sharing your knowledge, experiences, and techniques.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 5 lety

      13dcl you’re welcome!! Trying to help people go pro and not just make travel videos 😬

  • @tiredandold2019
    @tiredandold2019 Před rokem +1

    And then the recap!! Thank you so much. You foresaw my want.

  • @bananano8
    @bananano8 Před 5 lety +3

    OMG this is so good, this content is what i need right now, thanks so much

  • @HamiltonWard
    @HamiltonWard Před 4 lety +2

    For real, your videos are insanely good. Thank you thank you. Huge help.

  • @prsw100
    @prsw100 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Mark, just writing my next script, really appreciated the insights. I do travel docs, in the style of “come with me and experience a place” - so I get double the fun! Paul

  • @Justin_Wolford
    @Justin_Wolford Před 6 měsíci

    So I have an orphan illness that only effects less than 100,000 of us right now and it’s been a massive struggle for us, I’ve always loved film making, photography and anything to do with a camera but never had more than a go pro 😂 but recently for my 30th birthday this year I told my self I wanted to make a documentary film about what we struggle with on a daily basis, I have no experience in film making or let alone using a great camera beside so many hours behind tutorials but I’m gonna take that leap and try to learn! Gonna interview a bunch of fellow strugglers with this illness and give it my best! Thanks for all your information, these videos give me a lot of motivation and inspiration to start! Thanks so much!

  • @briandecasa5444
    @briandecasa5444 Před 5 lety +4

    Found you by accident and could not be happier! Instant sub. I've been looking for this genre. I'm new to filmmaking but I've been doing travel photography for many years. I'm frankly tired of all these "cinematic " travel vids since it's all about back flips drone shots and half naked women. I think this genre is what I've been looking for for travels

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 5 lety

      Brian Decasa amen!! That genre is mega overdone. Happy to talk about other topics and stories!

  • @GreggGalgo
    @GreggGalgo Před 5 lety +2

    Thank Prof. Mark! Awesome.

  • @getryan
    @getryan Před 4 lety +5

    I had to pause and give you a high five for calling out "The Corporation". An amazingly underrated film, and so well done for the time.

  • @janstudio2188
    @janstudio2188 Před 4 lety +1

    I will be very thankful to you for your this act of kindness

  • @chloetry206
    @chloetry206 Před 3 lety

    Hi I’m a documentary photographer getting deeper into filmmaking thank you for this great video and thanks for mentioning Vivian maier! I teach my young photo students about her she’s amazing and the doc is great! much love!

  • @RBerube76
    @RBerube76 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this! Great summary for film lovers. Thank you for explaining the different types of non-fiction storytelling and giving examples.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      I had a blast making this video!

  • @NathanHoang
    @NathanHoang Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks Mark for this bit of info. I have been making a mixture of these type but never knew what they’re called. Much appreciated bro 🙏🏼

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 5 lety

      NathanHoang you’re welcome!!

  • @AaronFilmsStuff
    @AaronFilmsStuff Před 5 lety +2

    Dude this is awesome! I’m currently working on two docs, one is Called Passion For Story and it’s actually about me and how I figured out over the years that filmmaking is what I’m passionate about, and the other one is called Coffee People and it’s about the passionate and creative people of the third wave specialty coffee movement.

  • @KnowDAOself
    @KnowDAOself Před rokem +1

    Dope video. It was really nice seeing the styles categorized into their sub areas

  • @RominaJones
    @RominaJones Před 4 lety +1

    I'm a fan of NYT's Op Docs. They are generally very short by different directors on different types of subjects and can offer a lot of inspiration on a variety of approaches.

  • @Kateloufleming
    @Kateloufleming Před 4 lety

    Genuinely loved this! Thank you!

  • @AndreasLiljegren
    @AndreasLiljegren Před 5 lety +3

    Im really looking forwards to the doc theme! Im gonna learn tons. :)

  • @givelove6400
    @givelove6400 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much! This was awesome to watch.

  • @opeonafadeji
    @opeonafadeji Před 2 lety +1

    I'm about to shoot a documentary, not my first as a Cinematographer but my first as a Director. This was so helpful!

  • @ripzproductionz8202
    @ripzproductionz8202 Před 4 lety

    This is exactly what I’ve been looking for in regards to making a documentary!!! Thank you for making this video and sharing these styles along with your personal thoughts!

  • @piri751
    @piri751 Před 2 lety +1

    Your video helps a lot. Thank you!

  • @fouqiawajid9444
    @fouqiawajid9444 Před 2 lety +2

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @GAnDhYoNe
    @GAnDhYoNe Před 5 lety +7

    Awesome info and insight. Keep the theme rolling, and thank you :) Cheers from Croatia.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 5 lety

      GAnDhYoNe 🙏🏻🙏🏻 will do!!

  • @totoroutes5389
    @totoroutes5389 Před 4 lety +6

    Could you make a video that follows you at work, showing how you gain funding from tv networks and from netflix to make documentaries?

  • @alexwestgate8860
    @alexwestgate8860 Před 12 dny

    A summary, also can be found at 11:12
    1. Cinema Verite - Truthful Cinema - filming only what unfolds in front of you. Letting everything happen in front of the camera 2:17
    2. Reenactment - Docudrama - Recreating past events in place of B-Roll 3:27
    3. Talking Heads - Primarily on-screen interview-based with B-Roll 5:19
    4. Expository - A film designed to re-tell an event/issue - A narrator behind, with footages showing 6:03
    5.Participatory/Performative - The filmmaker is involved on-screen trying to tell the story 6:45
    6. Reflexive - A documentary making about the documentary 8:10
    7. Impressionistic - Nontraditional embracing stylistic storytelling 8:45
    8. Experimental - Avant-Garde Cinema, No rules - boundary-pushing 10:30

  • @FurqanB
    @FurqanB Před 4 lety +3

    This helps a lot. Thank you

  • @AimaOj.
    @AimaOj. Před 3 lety +7

    I love this documentary series. I never really fancied documentaries but now, I feel so pumped to go and make my first.
    Update: I just filmed my first documentary over the weekend. 🤸🏽‍♀️

  • @DanielJonesParamotor
    @DanielJonesParamotor Před 3 lety +1

    I'm aiming to create my first documentary next year. I'm literally setting that as my 1 videography goal if I do nothing else next year. This video series has been really helpful to give more of a direction with how I want it to turn out, so thanks man. Currently, I feel like the docu is stradling 3 genres: Talking heads, Expository & Participatory. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos 👍

  • @PlumpTravelers
    @PlumpTravelers Před 4 lety +1

    Loved the "Overnighters", great doc!

  • @UndertheHandWraps
    @UndertheHandWraps Před 4 lety +2

    Oh man, I needed this video today. Great stuff and I like the trike lol

  • @tusslemania
    @tusslemania Před 5 lety +2

    i thoroughly enjoy your content

  • @bossulat342
    @bossulat342 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks bro. I want to do motovlog but making documentaries really make me more motivated. Planning to change my path.

  • @parschwenk
    @parschwenk Před 3 lety

    You have so right. Nice work!

  • @KijijiSanaa
    @KijijiSanaa Před 3 lety +1

    This is really great. Thanks so much

  • @realestatemediapro
    @realestatemediapro Před 5 lety +1

    Hey man, thank you for taking the time out on your vacation to deliver some value! Really would love to keep diving into the documentary niche. Maybe a video about how to follow a character in a documentary, or how to outline or plan for your documentary. Thanks man!

  • @kannadaiq7222
    @kannadaiq7222 Před 2 lety +1

    I was searching for a years to find this kind of content

  • @NurChrisi
    @NurChrisi Před 3 lety +1

    Super helpful. Thank you very much!

  • @lizard_like
    @lizard_like Před 5 lety +1

    WHERE in Florida?? I get so hyped when anyone comes to my home state... I'm based on the Gulf Coast of FL. I hope you had a good vacay. The Amish folks around here ride those tricycles a lot! Thanks for the awesome video, very up my alley. It's great to know that's where the rest of your audience lies as well.

  • @topaproduction243
    @topaproduction243 Před 5 lety +1

    I can learn alot from you thanks mark

  • @lionel.mukendi
    @lionel.mukendi Před 2 lety +1

    This was awesome!

  • @Abatos
    @Abatos Před 5 lety +1

    This gave me some ideas about breaking the rules of documentary filmmaking. Thanks.

  • @Loqu4
    @Loqu4 Před 5 lety +2

    I like the doc Wild Wild Country

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 5 lety

      JulianLeBLanc YEAAASSSS!!!

  • @tiredandold2019
    @tiredandold2019 Před rokem

    Woah. Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @be3studios
    @be3studios Před 4 lety +2

    This was really great!

  • @DreSignificant
    @DreSignificant Před 5 lety +2

    Amazing vid! I’m excited to see your growth in the near future 🙏🏽

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 5 lety

      Kadre Rasheed me too 😬😬

  • @rananapier8424
    @rananapier8424 Před 5 lety +1

    PLEASE DON'T FORGET THE HANDHELD STUFF, We want that too!
    Amazing and informative! Definitely gonna check out those recommended docs.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 5 lety +1

      Rana Napier you betcha!

  • @SeeDoubleYou
    @SeeDoubleYou Před 5 lety +31

    What do we need to know "second"? :)

  • @VioletHenning
    @VioletHenning Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome info once again. Thank you

  • @RhymeSik
    @RhymeSik Před 5 lety +1

    Good need to know info. Thanks!

  • @sashafrank5812
    @sashafrank5812 Před 4 lety +1

    Can I know what's the name of the album of the music that was there at the start...

  • @boqortooyadashacraawi5528

    I am Somali. Thank you for sharing this information with us. I have benefited greatly from it. now i wanted to start making documentaries.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes!! So glad this video helps, go make some amazing documentaries about your country brother!!

  • @colepat
    @colepat Před 5 lety +2

    Dude thanks for turning me on to Wormwood. That was a trip.

  • @antoniodossantos5960
    @antoniodossantos5960 Před rokem +1

    Very important and interesting 🌎 Thanks.

  • @DLivingston
    @DLivingston Před 5 lety +1

    Loved this video. Nice work!

  • @frederikthefrog-extras4638

    Helped a lot! Thanks!

  • @jamescollinscares3897
    @jamescollinscares3897 Před 3 lety

    As a film lover and a person who has been planning a doc on my own lifes path this was great..I think a mention of Werner Herzog woulda been nice as he has been a inspiration for many

  • @poetslanefilmhk7012
    @poetslanefilmhk7012 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much 🙏🏾

  • @ryanselvey5623
    @ryanselvey5623 Před 4 lety

    what are you using or what is the method you use to capture your sound in this video? how am i not hearing the wind? If anyone knows i am so curious.

  • @danecustance2734
    @danecustance2734 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice thanks.

  • @vlinnus
    @vlinnus Před 5 lety +2

    Than You Mark! Quality content!

  • @JoeYatesAlaskanFilms
    @JoeYatesAlaskanFilms Před 3 lety +1

    How did I not know about this channel?! New subscriber. Expect more comments on old videos 👍🏽👍🏽 very well done!

  • @mrmindfilm8735
    @mrmindfilm8735 Před 4 lety

    Hello Mark, thank you for the video it's very informative, can you please tell me name of the music in backgound?

  • @shellyanncowan8872
    @shellyanncowan8872 Před 3 lety +1

    I subscribed, very informative!

  • @JustWojtek
    @JustWojtek Před 5 lety

    awesome video with awesome infos! now I just need on on how to shoot broll for doc without overdoing it. Or do you do it by overdoing it?

  • @martinedholm3812
    @martinedholm3812 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video! Very good information!

  • @ahmadchbaklo2843
    @ahmadchbaklo2843 Před 5 lety

    Great info, i started seeing making documentaries in a more serious way. And trying to learn as much as i can. Which channels do you recommend?

  • @adrianmack7750
    @adrianmack7750 Před 4 lety

    So dope!!!! Thanks.

  • @michaelsgallery4875
    @michaelsgallery4875 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for the great info!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 5 lety

      Michael's Gallery thanks Michael!

  • @everyone33
    @everyone33 Před 2 lety +2

    This video was super helpfull

  • @Alaa_edits
    @Alaa_edits Před 3 lety

    Great!

  • @nealhope8922
    @nealhope8922 Před 4 lety

    Yea bro, subscribed! I’m a documentarian as well.

  • @threethroneproductions5498

    Now I know why I keep watching your videos. Keep it coming

  • @mstexasg6243
    @mstexasg6243 Před 4 lety +6

    I’ve seen Finding Vivian Mare. That’s an awesome film