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These are the lecture notes for Class 01 of "Documentaries on a Shoestring (A Course in Low Budget Field Production)" conducted by documentary video maker Toby Younis in Albuquerque, NM. For more information and to download the course syllabus, please go to http://www.shoestringdox.com

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Toby YounisProducer and DirectorVideotero, LLCDocumentaries on a ShoestringA Course in Low Budget Field ProductionLecture Notes: Class #1
IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A2Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
Videotero, LLC Produce Audio/Video ContentDVDsOnlineBroad or NarrowcastAlso: Write, Do Sets, Lights, Audio, Camera, Direct, Edit, PublishMost Recent Documentary: Threads of Devotion: The Wardrobe of La ConquistadoraCurrent Programs on ABQEncantada Ch 27 and SFCTV Ch 16New Mexican Santera (Wednesdays at 900pm)New Mexican Tinsmith (Wednesdays at 930pmNew Program in March: Spanish Colonial Art and ArtistsHosted by Carla AragonSponsored by Spanish Colonial Art SocietyUnderwritten by Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of CommerceCurrent Field Kit Valued at Less than $5000 (New)Toby Younis 3Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
StorytellingMaking Your Own DocumentaryField (vs Studio) ProductionHow to Work With Limited ResourcesTimeMoneyCrewEquipmentLearning the StepsInspiration What This Course is About 4Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
A Notebook or JournalA CameraSomething to Collect Still/Video ContentA MicrophoneSomething to Collect Audio ContentA Light or TwoEditing Platform HardwareSoftware5Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Eventually, Youll Need
Each Class Lecture Notes (After the Class)Links and Templates Referred to in Lecture (Organized by Class)Links to the ShoestringDox Twitter and Facebook PagesContact InformationDownloadable Documents, e.g.,SyllabusList of Documentary Related Links6Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011ShoestringDox.com
IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A7Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
Documentary of an Icon and an ExhibitProduced for the Spanish Colonial Art Society and The Museum of Spanish Colonial ArtProduced in 30 Days from Agreement to DVD2010 DVD Sales: $4,20030 Minutes + 15 Minutes in Archival MaterialLead to Underwritten Program: Spanish Colonial Art & Artists Budget: $0.00 - Crew: 1 Full Time, 2 Part TimeThreads of Devotion:The Wardrobe of La Conquistadora2/11/20118Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A9Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
What/Who is the story about?Who was the intended audience?What was the objective of the documentary?How well did it achieve its objective?How did the documentary make you feel?What would you say to someone who was planning to see the documentary?What would you have done differently?Documentary Critical Analysis2/11/201110Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
5 Minute Break11Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A12Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
Subject MatterStorySettingStructureStyleTechniqueDocumentary Categories13Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
ArtBiographyBusinessComedyCrime & ConspiracyCultureFamilyHealth & MedicineHistoryMilitary & WarMusicNature & WildlifePoliticsPersonalReligionsScience & TechnologySportsSubject Matter2/11/201114Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
ArtBiographyBusinessComedyCrime & ConspiracyCultureFamilyHealth & MedicineHistoryMilitary & WarMusicNature & WildlifePoliticsPersonalReligionsScience & TechnologySportsSubject MatterPeople
Things
Events15Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
Beginning (15-25%)Establishing the FoundationMiddle (50-70%)Building the CaseEnd (15-25%)Living with the ResultStory2/11/201116Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Loose Script: Interviews and ConnectorsWrite OutlineCollect Content to Support OutlineWrite Script (Intro, Connectors, Outro)e.g., Michael MooreTight Script: Audio Visual PresentationWrite ScriptCollect Content to Support the Scripte.g., Ken BurnsHybrid: Combination of the TwoStructure2/11/201117Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Location(s)Enclosed Space(s)Time(s)Lighting (Natural and Artificial)Ambient SoundCharactersSetting (Macro and Micro)2/11/201118Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Rational or Logical Choices(Thinking)
Rational (Logical)Thinking DocumentariesSentient (Emotional)Feeling DocumentariesHybridStyle2/11/201119Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Camera & LensChoicePlacementRecordingVideo-likeContemporaryArchaicFilm-likeFrameShutter & ApertureLight SoundDirection, Action & BehaviorTechnique2/11/201120Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Sentient or Emotional Choices(Feeling)
IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A21Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
Scripting (#2)Collecting Content (#3)Interviewing (#4)Lights & Sound (#5)B-Roll (#6)Voiceover (#7)Editing (#8)Publishing & Repurposing (#9)Film Festival (#10)Documentary-Making Steps2/11/201122Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.(#6)
IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A23Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1

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Shoestring Dox, Lecture Notes, Class 01

  • 1. Toby YounisProducer and DirectorVideotero, LLCDocumentaries on a ShoestringA Course in Low Budget Field ProductionLecture Notes: Class #1
  • 2. IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A2Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
  • 3. Videotero, LLC Produce Audio/Video ContentDVDsOnlineBroad or NarrowcastAlso: Write, Do Sets, Lights, Audio, Camera, Direct, Edit, PublishMost Recent Documentary: Threads of Devotion: The Wardrobe of La ConquistadoraCurrent Programs on ABQEncantada Ch 27 and SFCTV Ch 16New Mexican Santera (Wednesdays at 900pm)New Mexican Tinsmith (Wednesdays at 930pmNew Program in March: Spanish Colonial Art and ArtistsHosted by Carla AragonSponsored by Spanish Colonial Art SocietyUnderwritten by Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of CommerceCurrent Field Kit Valued at Less than $5000 (New)Toby Younis 3Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
  • 4. StorytellingMaking Your Own DocumentaryField (vs Studio) ProductionHow to Work With Limited ResourcesTimeMoneyCrewEquipmentLearning the StepsInspiration What This Course is About 4Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
  • 5. A Notebook or JournalA CameraSomething to Collect Still/Video ContentA MicrophoneSomething to Collect Audio ContentA Light or TwoEditing Platform HardwareSoftware5Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Eventually, Youll Need
  • 6. Each Class Lecture Notes (After the Class)Links and Templates Referred to in Lecture (Organized by Class)Links to the ShoestringDox Twitter and Facebook PagesContact InformationDownloadable Documents, e.g.,SyllabusList of Documentary Related Links6Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011ShoestringDox.com
  • 7. IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A7Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
  • 8. Documentary of an Icon and an ExhibitProduced for the Spanish Colonial Art Society and The Museum of Spanish Colonial ArtProduced in 30 Days from Agreement to DVD2010 DVD Sales: $4,20030 Minutes + 15 Minutes in Archival MaterialLead to Underwritten Program: Spanish Colonial Art & Artists Budget: $0.00 - Crew: 1 Full Time, 2 Part TimeThreads of Devotion:The Wardrobe of La Conquistadora2/11/20118Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • 9. IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A9Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
  • 10. What/Who is the story about?Who was the intended audience?What was the objective of the documentary?How well did it achieve its objective?How did the documentary make you feel?What would you say to someone who was planning to see the documentary?What would you have done differently?Documentary Critical Analysis2/11/201110Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • 11. 5 Minute Break11Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
  • 12. IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A12Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
  • 13. Subject MatterStorySettingStructureStyleTechniqueDocumentary Categories13Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
  • 14. ArtBiographyBusinessComedyCrime & ConspiracyCultureFamilyHealth & MedicineHistoryMilitary & WarMusicNature & WildlifePoliticsPersonalReligionsScience & TechnologySportsSubject Matter2/11/201114Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • 15. ArtBiographyBusinessComedyCrime & ConspiracyCultureFamilyHealth & MedicineHistoryMilitary & WarMusicNature & WildlifePoliticsPersonalReligionsScience & TechnologySportsSubject MatterPeople
  • 17. Events15Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011
  • 18. Beginning (15-25%)Establishing the FoundationMiddle (50-70%)Building the CaseEnd (15-25%)Living with the ResultStory2/11/201116Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • 19. Loose Script: Interviews and ConnectorsWrite OutlineCollect Content to Support OutlineWrite Script (Intro, Connectors, Outro)e.g., Michael MooreTight Script: Audio Visual PresentationWrite ScriptCollect Content to Support the Scripte.g., Ken BurnsHybrid: Combination of the TwoStructure2/11/201117Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • 20. Location(s)Enclosed Space(s)Time(s)Lighting (Natural and Artificial)Ambient SoundCharactersSetting (Macro and Micro)2/11/201118Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Rational or Logical Choices(Thinking)
  • 21. Rational (Logical)Thinking DocumentariesSentient (Emotional)Feeling DocumentariesHybridStyle2/11/201119Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • 22. Camera & LensChoicePlacementRecordingVideo-likeContemporaryArchaicFilm-likeFrameShutter & ApertureLight SoundDirection, Action & BehaviorTechnique2/11/201120Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Sentient or Emotional Choices(Feeling)
  • 23. IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A21Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
  • 24. Scripting (#2)Collecting Content (#3)Interviewing (#4)Lights & Sound (#5)B-Roll (#6)Voiceover (#7)Editing (#8)Publishing & Repurposing (#9)Film Festival (#10)Documentary-Making Steps2/11/201122Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.(#6)
  • 25. IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A23Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1
  • 26. Refer to ShoestringDox.com Class 1 TabDownload and Review Lecture Notes: Class 1Download and Complete the Documentary Title, Logline and Treatment Template for Your Own DocumentaryDownload and Complete the Documentary Planning Template for Your Own DocumentaryLink to, View, and Be Prepared to Discuss the Online Documentary Influencers: How Trends and Creativity Become ContagiousOptional: Download and Complete a Critical Analysis Template for the Above DocumentaryHomework Assignments2/11/201124Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • 27. IntroductionViewing: Shoestring DocumentaryDiscussion: Critical AnalysisTake a Break at the Halfway MarkDiscussion: Categories of DocumentaryDiscussion: Documentary-Making StepsDiscussion: Homework Assignments & TemplatesOpen Q & A25Documentaries on a Shoestring. Copyright 息 2011. Videotero, LLC. All Rights Reserved.2/11/2011Tonights Class #1