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  • Camera, Lens, Drone! The Documentary Gear to Keep, Add or Remove From Your Kit
    The basics of documentary storytelling don't change all that much, but the tools for creating films evolve.
    POV Guest Blogger 7 min read February 14, 2017 Documentary News Comments
  • #docchat: A Documentary Equipment Workshop with Caleb Pike & Richard Koci Hernandez on Google+ (April 15, 2014)
    Ask your questions about documentary filmmaking equipment on Google+! Tuesday, April 15, 12:30-1:15 PM ET / 9:30-10:15 AM PT.
    POV Staff 12 min read April 8, 2014 Documentary News Comments
  • Create Your Own Essential DSLR Video Kit
    Find out which camera body, lenses, audio equipment, rigs, tripods, monopods, editing software and other miscellaneous tools you need for a top-notch DSLR filmmaking kit.
    POV Guest Blogger 9 min read January 8, 2014 Documentary News Comments
  • Creating Multi Camera Sequences in Premiere Pro, Part 2
    This article is part of a series of posts from MediaStorm with tips and tricks from their producers’ experience working with Adobe Premiere Pro CC after years of working in Final Cut Pro.
    POV Guest Blogger 3 min read January 6, 2014 Documentary News Comments
  • Documentary Equipment & Tools Workshop – Watch the Full Video Online
    A recap of the #docchat conversation from November 12, 2013, with filmmaker-educators Duy Linh Tu (Columbia University) and Caleb Pike (DSLR Video Shooter).
    POV Staff 1 min read November 14, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • POV's 2013 Documentary Filmmaking Equipment Survey (Updated)
    View the infographic. Cameras, lenses, audio and more: POV asked documentary filmmakers which gear they can’t live without, and which they can't wait to try.
    POV Staff 1 min read November 12, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Announcing POV's 2013 Documentary Filmmaking Equipment Survey
    Are you a documentary filmmaker? Then we want to hear from you! POV is surveying documentarians through October 10, 2013 to create a comprehensive equipment guide - based on what you're actually using in the field.
    Sean Holmquest 0 min read September 19, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Black Betty: A Digital Camera Designed Like a Film Camera
    Nofilmschool.com calls it "the first single unit camera in existence capable of shooting, editing, and posting footage online, without the need for any other hardware."
    Sean Holmquest 1 min read August 29, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Back To School Shopping: Documentary Filmmaker Edition
    A back-to-school wishlist from rising sophomore and filmmaker Matthew Seife (Little Steps).
    Matthew Seife 4 min read August 27, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • For Filmmakers: Documentary Filmmaking Resources from POV
    Check out our new resource for documentary filmmakers that covers everything from funding opportunities to online video platforms to "engagement" strategists you can hire for your film.
    POV Staff 2 min read May 17, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Standard Three-Camera Interview Setup
    MediaStorm provides a comprehensive look at their three-camera setup for interviews, outlining their camera, audio, and light layouts.
    POV Guest Blogger 6 min read April 18, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • Recommended Reading: Eight Fundamental Concepts of Sound for Documentary
    Learn the eight fundamental concepts of sound for documentary from David Tames of http://kino-eye.com.
    POV Staff 0 min read March 27, 2013 Documentary News Comments
  • A Visit to Kartemquin Films: Uncovering a Documentary Technology Trove
    Some of the older filmmaking technologies in use and in storage at Kartemquin represent important markers in documentary production history.
    Heather McIntosh 4 min read October 10, 2012 Documentary News Comments
  • Introducing the Sony NEX-EA50
    Edward J. Delaney provides a quick overview of the new Sony NEX-EA50, which has started to shrink the price gap between HDSLR cameras and large camcorders.
    Edward J. Delaney 2 min read August 21, 2012 Documentary News Comments
  • Five Insights on Hacking Films from the Software Developers Who've Done It
    Before the POV Hackathon got underway, mentors and veteran engineers shared with the teams some advice born of experience. Here's what they were told...
    POV Staff 2 min read August 16, 2012 Documentary News Comments
  • Three Things to Know About Yourself Before Hiring a Transmedia Designer
    After beginning a transmedia project for her new documentary, filmmaker Liz Nord has some short and easy tips to think about before you hire a transmedia designer for your own project.
    Liz Nord 5 min read August 14, 2012 Documentary News Comments
  • Lightworks Looks to Grab a Tier of New Editors With Its PC-Based NLE
    In the weeks since the non-linear editor Lightworks V11 was made available for download, the product has earned its share of likers and dislikers. Lightshare shares its plans for the product with blogger Edward J. Delaney.
    Edward J. Delaney 4 min read June 20, 2012 Documentary News Comments
  • Help! How Do I Hire a Transmedia Designer/Developer?
    I am reaching out to you, my fellow documentarians and multi-platform producers, to share your wisdom on finding and hiring transmedia collaborators.
    Liz Nord 4 min read June 19, 2012 Documentary News Comments

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