Shooting Dv for Documentaries at DVinfo.net

Jesse House · November 9th, 2003, 10:09 AM

Hi Everyone. I am new to this group. My name is Jesse and I recently got a canon xl1s camera. My partner and I want to start on a documentary we have been putting together for a while. We will be interviewing people. ew already picked up a couple wireless lav. mics. and the camera is more than we could ever ask for!

My question is this. Does anyone here have expierience with docs.? Know anywhere to sell to? Any tv stations that would buy and how to do it? This is our first Doc. and we are very excited about it. I am positive someone would buy it for broadcast, but I have no clue how to go about that.

If anyone can help, it is DEEPLY appreciated.

Thanks a lot!

Jesse

Steve Nunez · November 9th, 2003, 04:08 PM

Jesse,

there's a book called "Photographer's Market" where it shows literally thousands of "buyers" of photographs but also listed are video buyers- they list format, subjects, price range and requirements for submission-
...the book is under $30 if i remember correctly- you should get it.

(Barnes & Nobles has them)

Jeff Donald · November 9th, 2003, 04:19 PM

Submission guidelines and requirements are posted on most networks web sites. They may want you to query first with project proposals, before sending guidelines. But it is all spelled out on the various network sites.

Ken Tanaka · November 9th, 2003, 04:52 PM

You may also find this book a helpful reference:

"Making Documentary Films and Reality Videos: A Practical Guide to Planning, Filming, and Editing Documentaries of Real Events", by Barry Hampe.

Jesse House · November 9th, 2003, 04:57 PM

Thanks a lot guys! I'll check out those books and take a look at some of the sites. I appreciate the help!

Jesse House · November 9th, 2003, 05:13 PM

Hi Jeff,

When you said that most network sites have the guidlines on them, where could I find that information? I tried, but I think I was looking at the wrong places. Help??

Thanks.

James Emory · November 11th, 2003, 12:09 AM

Check out this site and look for submissions in the contact list

www.cameraplanet.com

Imran Zaidi · November 11th, 2003, 08:15 AM

Also, you may want to check out the magazine The Independent, which is published by the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers. Every issue has great advice on financing and distribution, along with great, great articles from current success stories. Many of them are targeted at documentary filmmaking. They also have an on-staff writer called the "Doc Doctor" who provides great advice on documentary filmmaking in each issue.

It comes free with a membership to the AIVF. Plus by being a member you get access into a part of the site that has more great stuff, including info on grants and so on.

http://www.aivf.org

BTW, I am a member, but I don't make any money by posting this info.

November 9th, 2003, 10:09 AM	#1
Jesse House Tourist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 3	Shooting Dv for Documentaries Hi Everyone. I am new to this group. My name is Jesse and I recently got a canon xl1s camera. My partner and I want to start on a documentary we have been putting together for a while. We will be interviewing people. ew already picked up a couple wireless lav. mics. and the camera is more than we could ever ask for! My question is this. Does anyone here have expierience with docs.? Know anywhere to sell to? Any tv stations that would buy and how to do it? This is our first Doc. and we are very excited about it. I am positive someone would buy it for broadcast, but I have no clue how to go about that. If anyone can help, it is DEEPLY appreciated. Thanks a lot! Jesse __________________ Jesse

November 9th, 2003, 04:08 PM	#2
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Jesse, there's a book called "Photographer's Market" where it shows literally thousands of "buyers" of photographs but also listed are video buyers- they list format, subjects, price range and requirements for submission- ...the book is under $30 if i remember correctly- you should get it. (Barnes & Nobles has them) __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 9th, 2003, 04:19 PM	#3
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Submission guidelines and requirements are posted on most networks web sites. They may want you to query first with project proposals, before sending guidelines. But it is all spelled out on the various network sites. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 9th, 2003, 04:52 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	You may also find this book a helpful reference: "Making Documentary Films and Reality Videos: A Practical Guide to Planning, Filming, and Editing Documentaries of Real Events", by Barry Hampe. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

November 9th, 2003, 04:57 PM	#5
Jesse House Tourist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 3	Thanks a lot guys! I'll check out those books and take a look at some of the sites. I appreciate the help! __________________ Jesse

November 9th, 2003, 05:13 PM	#6
Jesse House Tourist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 3	To Jeff Hi Jeff, When you said that most network sites have the guidlines on them, where could I find that information? I tried, but I think I was looking at the wrong places. Help?? Thanks. __________________ Jesse

November 11th, 2003, 12:09 AM	#7
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Camera Planet.com Check out this site and look for submissions in the contact list www.cameraplanet.com

November 11th, 2003, 08:15 AM	#8
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	Also, you may want to check out the magazine The Independent, which is published by the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers. Every issue has great advice on financing and distribution, along with great, great articles from current success stories. Many of them are targeted at documentary filmmaking. They also have an on-staff writer called the "Doc Doctor" who provides great advice on documentary filmmaking in each issue. It comes free with a membership to the AIVF. Plus by being a member you get access into a part of the site that has more great stuff, including info on grants and so on. http://www.aivf.org BTW, I am a member, but I don't make any money by posting this info.