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In this video on documentary filmmaking I'll share with you how I make a documentary completely by myself.
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For the past year I’ve been making short documentaries all by myself. I do the research, the filming, the editing and this was something that at first I thought it would just be impossible for me to do without any help. Documentary filmmaking it's really challenging, specially when doing everything by yourself. But there are some things I've learned that make the entire process easier for me.
I thought this would be a great opportunity to share with you the process behind my videos from finding a subject until the final edit.
This is how i make a documentary by myself.
What I learned making a documentary by myself: • What I Learned Making ...
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@epochstories 4 года назад

4:26 My brain was so dead 😂 What did you think about this one? Let me know if you would like more videos where I share some things I've been learning with documentaries :)

@najrenchelf2751 4 года назад

EPOCH, I’d be interested. Hope you’re doing well!

@epochstories 4 года назад

Thank you Naj! I hope you're well too!

@guiltypleasure1939 4 года назад

Muito fixe! Was awaiting for this video and as predicted, I wasn't disappointed. =) I liked seeing how methodical you are from beginning to end and the struggle with the end product. Which documentary you made is your favourite one and/or gave you the most pleasure of making?

@epochstories 4 года назад

@@guiltypleasure1939 Muito obrigado :) That's a hard one for me. But I think the one I'm most proud of is Márcio's story. This because of a variety of reasons: - it was quite different from what I used to make, and so more challenging - I also didn't know anything about parkour and it was super fun to see and experience it - I loved to meet the community and see how supportive they all were - I also felt that my skills as filmmaker were more solid on this one (I always strive to do better each time) - And to film some things I had to put myself in some spots that I wasn't super comfortable with (heights), which was a good experience for me. Nothing dangerous, but I definitely felt my legs weak and shaking a few times haha overall, I love when filming a documentary gives me unique experiences and makes me see things in a different perspective and this one had a lot of it

@guiltypleasure1939 4 года назад

@@epochstories I can only imagine how you feel when you travel, since you're afraid of heights XD

@najrenchelf2751 4 года назад

A selfmade documentary about making a selfmade documentary... very meta! 😂

@epochstories 4 года назад

Hahah I had to do it 😂

@najrenchelf2751 4 года назад

EPOCH, I bet you did! 😉

@3liwat 3 года назад

Lmgharba Every where 😂

@ZapR21 3 года назад

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@mr.happyjay 2 года назад

hi sir are paying your subjects?

@sarahdippity 2 года назад

1:25 Research 4:29 Planning 6:01 Filming 7:53 Editing Great doc on how to make a doc! Thank you!

@theresamelendez4906 8 месяцев назад

I’ve never made a documentary but I found a story I want to tell. Wish me luck! Thanks for your content!

@hookem70 2 года назад

Videos like yours are by far the most helpful to me in my early film making ventures. Videos on gear and technique and editing are all great, but without knowing the overall thought process and how to think about what is happening, they are worthless. Please keep up this kind of real insight to film making.

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you John! Yeah, I'm not really an expert on gear, I prefer to focus on improving my skills :)

@EmmanuelPezoa 2 года назад

I love how you described perfectly the love/hate relationship of THE creative process.

@theouttakes6512 4 года назад

I really appreciate your perspective on a high focus planning and B-roll that's more than just b-roll, and low focus on gear. A colleague and i just released our first feature doc and we learned a lot of these lessons.

@epochstories 4 года назад

Yeah and that's really challenging to get for me. Specially in a documentary I believe that the footage needs to speak for itself, and when it does, it really sticks with us. A feature doc? That's amazing. I've never done one. How was the experience?

@theouttakes6512 4 года назад

@@epochstories Exactly! I've never understand the double standard with narrative v. Docs. In narrative you're supposed to show, not tell. But so many docs just put random b-roll and music to hide cuts in the interview. It was wild. We covered the 2019 protests in Hong Kong from the front lines. I've done a few interviews, some short, light hearted docs, and plenty of narrative film. I was not prepared for that kind of filming. But we learned/adapted quickly and are super proud of the film.

@theouttakes6512 4 года назад

Here is a trailer 🤙: vimeo.com/405332324

@epochstories 4 года назад

I completely agree. It's definitely one of the biggest challenges in documentary filmmaking for me. And if you check my earliest videos I used to do the same errors (I even did the cliche travel film haha). But it's good that I'm at least aware of that so I keep on improving. That looks like a very cool experience. Is it available anywhere to watch online? And adapt is the key word there. I've learned so much with documentaries, and the fundamental thing for me is that we constantly need to be able of adapting. As much as we prepare things, things will never go as we expect

@theouttakes6512 4 года назад

@@epochstories It is. vimeo.com/405957152 And yes! Being adaptable is vital. And having a solid plan creates a kind of foundation that alows for more freedom to persue something interesting that comes up.

@RonaldoBeatles 2 года назад

Hey… I just binged watched your content. It’s just the sort of videos I’ve been looking for as I’m in the middle of “telling my very first story”. Love the standard of your videos and how you portraits your characters… the honesty really comes to life. Parabéns pelo ótimo trabalho. Vou acompanhar seu conteúdo.

@user-cn4ru7op7i 3 месяца назад

I have watched lot of rich kids dude here who all come to show up their gears and have never made anything to show us. You might think of yourself as a starter but I considered you a professional. I have watched all your documentaries videos and let me tell you, you are good. Very good. I have learned a lot from you. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

@pf4773 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video, and what triggered this comment was your ending point about "gear." Here's my thought about gear for an independent filmmaker traveling alone...it's simple, get the smallest, lightest camera body, then get 1-2 lenses, the smallest gimbal possible, and the fewest accessories. You want to avoid checking your baggage which adds to your costs :)

@Hin2Orange 4 года назад

Thank you for the sophisticated documentation of this Hong Kong battle. A heart-broken history in Hong Kong and indelible feeling in every Hong Kong people. Hope you will stand with Hong Kong protestors in the coming days

@lehuamk 2 года назад

To be honest, I started a documentary on myself with my phone that has my Snapchat and Instagram videos. It was really small and great to start off since I was inspired by Lil Peep's documentary about his life on Netflix. I would love to learn more about creating documentaries before I start one that I am willing to share on RU-vid and I think it will be an inspiration and uplifting because that is what I want and be based on. Sharing the positive and good results to the world that anything is possible to be in a good place. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and educating me, including others on what we need to know.

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you very much! I'm glad it was helpful :)

@nourel-denadel9757 2 года назад

researching/pre-interview/planning/filming/editing

@lovingreno8650 2 года назад

I just saw your documentary "The Jump" and it was pure FIRE!!! I'm so inspired right now and feel like I can accomplish something with your direction. Thanks so much for sharing this helpful video.

@kendraholloway 2 года назад

Filmmaking is such a process, but I really appreciate how you simplified things in this video. Thank you.

@epochstories 2 года назад

It is so messy! haha but I find it super rewarding

@optimystic5839 Год назад

You broke everything down perfectly. A documentary about how to make a documentary.

@siimteppand 3 года назад

I am in the beginning of my first documentary and your tips are great..i knew all that before what you said but it makes me believe even more that i am on the right track🙂

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you! Best of luck :)

@googlyswings3171 Год назад

honest and simple , good to listen

@dismissing 4 года назад

I just love how long all the comments are

@timi0276 4 года назад

You're absolutely right!

@epochstories 4 года назад

Me too! I honestly love engaging with this community :)

@JasmineKaras 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this really helpful🙏 making a whole docuseries and didn't realize til a year after I started it how important it is to have the story and writing done as detailed as possible before editing, also advice to everyone out there; logging the files before starting anything so It wont be a nightmare if someone else are going to take over after 😁 and for you ofc, . best of luck!

@rachelleazadi7208 11 месяцев назад

This is a wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! It is beautiful and very informative. Great work!

@pillarsofcreationuk 2 года назад

Fantastic overview. Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences on documentary filmmaking!

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@Dionne_Sheree 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your process! Your b roll/cinematography is beautiful and emotive! Continue to be well!

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much Dionne !

@universalsustenence6915 2 года назад

Thank you. This was very helpful. glad I found this one. Great explanation/diy perspective on this subject. Always a good idea to have a second opinion from a fellow brother with a different point of view on the matter.

@eeshanagarwal9371 5 месяцев назад

Thank You for such an amazing video. Really Appreciate you making these videos. Please make more videos like this one.

@pridelion88 2 года назад

Thank you excellent feedback. I have many stories and will share one documentary soon....

@aussiewombat59 Год назад

Thanks for these thoughts and ideas. Appreciated!!

@Mu51kM4n 4 года назад

Great video. I love hearing about your process, it helps me "ground" or bring into reality the artistic process, rather than it being a mystery. I can relate this process to my own projects (not film, but music) that I dream about and helps encourage me that I can do it. The editing process is still the most daunting for me though. I've done really basic video editing and spent hours on it. I get overwhelmed with that process and is one of the main reasons I keep putting off my ideas. Anyway, thanks for sharing. You deserve more views. Keep up the great work.

@epochstories 4 года назад

Thank you very much! Yeah, I know what you mean. Editing is definitely a very overwhelming process, specially when you're starting and the project is just blank. I procrastinate so many times when it comes to editing. But I feel that thinking about it in small chunks rather then a one big thing helps a lot. So I just start by organizing my files, than cleaning the audio, then listening to the interview, etc etc. If you think about each small step and you just tick the boxes as you go along, the process becomes much less daunting.

@nicholoussilva5289 Год назад

Great video. I am actually glad you didn't really speak about gear and spoke more toward the thought process, what works and what doesn't. Very detailed information we typically don't hear about.

@jenbohn2996 3 года назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH. This is exactly what I needed to watch!!! A great balance of engaging and informative with structure. Honestly, thank you so so so much. Subscribed (because how could I not).

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much :) I'm glad it was helpful. I hope you enjoy future videos :)

@vannachham3372 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing the upsides and downsides to creating film but more importantly the passion and aligning your mindset. Truly, you’re an inspiration to myself and many others out in this world directly and indirectly impacted by your works.

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@philliphouse1470 4 года назад

I would like to thank you for sharing the process that you use to make your documentary, you gave specific information that is helpful to me. I looked for a video that the person would explain the process of doing a documentary and that is what you did. Some that I viewed, I stop after a couple seconds of listening, but yours kept my attention.

@epochstories 4 года назад

Thank you very much Phillip. I'm glad it was helpful for you :)

@JayFingers Год назад

Fantastic video. Thanks so much for sharing your process. These are very helpful tips. 🙌🏾

@ActiveAlexis 3 года назад

Yay!! I can’t wait to start making documentary style videos! This helps so much, thank you.

@epochstories 3 года назад

I'm glad it helped :) best of luck for your project!

@TheWallowingMadman27 Год назад

I’ve been wanting to make a documentary of my own and this is extremely helpful. Plus I agree about how gear isn’t the most important part of the final product. I use a GoPro hero 7 as my main camera.

@adhib6919 3 года назад

8:58 Adobe Premiere Pro! ❤ Thanks for an amazing documentary making video that includes all ideas about documentary making simply describes in a short duration. 👍👏

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much. I'm glad you've enjoyed it

@errinwillis6002 3 года назад

I'm glad I started with this video. Thank you for this video! So helpful!

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@vaclav_nekvapil Год назад

11:02 - big true, I igree (y)

@dougdoesstuff_uk 3 года назад

I really, really enjoyed this video. I'm currently in the process of making a documentary on my own and it's really surprised me how many 'layers' there are to create something engaging. Subscribed and keep up the great work!

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much! I'm glad you found this video useful. My advice would be to not overthink and just keep things simple in the beginning. With practice you'll improve more and more :) best of luck!

@milanveissi3860 Год назад

Amazing video, thank you for this!

@khluodalmrwani5573 4 года назад

Hi ‘ I searched the search engine for documentary films, "and I found you by chance. I enjoyed a lot of the work you do." I would like to say that I also was enchanted by your beauty.☺️

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the kind words :) I'm very happy you've enjoyed my work

@AnnaVasylioglo 3 года назад

@@epochstories also found you by chance, thank you

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you Anna :) I hope you enjoy future videos

@DaleRoossien 2 года назад

Great video, love the gentle vibes

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you Dale :)

@Fodaydontplay 3 года назад

I love this.. I really want to get into documentary and this helped.. love what you are doing

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful

@stealahb 3 года назад

thanks for this. been planning to do a documentary and i needed the reminder. appreciate it. thanks for posting.

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much Tracy. I'm glad it was helpful

@AbdiOfficial2541 Год назад

Thank you for those ideas 💡

@syncomposer 3 года назад

Great insight of your way to create documentaries. Thank you for sharing.

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@MzBTOWNHester 4 года назад

I'm so proud of you keep pushing.

@epochstories 4 года назад

Thank you so much :)

@peterkortvel 3 года назад

A very pleasant watch, interesting tips and a sincere video. I liked the part where you explained about connecting with the subject. I’ll watch more of your videos for sure!

@peterkortvel 3 года назад

It’s funny how all youtube is more about what camera to buy rather than what story to shoot.

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much Peter. Yeah, gear matters, but not that much. It's not gear that will make or break your film, I think. More importantly is knowing how to tell and show the story

@EwenBell 2 года назад

Thanks so much. Loved getting a look at your process.

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you Ewen!

@rohandebbarma24 2 года назад

This video gave a whole different perspective. Thanks!

@epochstories 2 года назад

I'm glad it was helpful :)

@malistoryteller 2 года назад

Great video! this is just what I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing!

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you :) I'm glad it was helpful

@JitterEye 4 года назад

This was very interesting and informing, will definitely revisit this if I ever have to do anything like a documentary. Would love to see a bit more of a deep dive on the individual parts of the process, e.g. how you do a good interview, how to use b-roll and music effectively in the editing process, etc.

@epochstories 4 года назад

Thank you very much JitterEye. I'll definitely add those ideas for future videos :) I hope you're doing well!

@SakinahIman Год назад

Thank you so much for creating this. 😁🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@arraiacc 3 года назад

Subscribed! Thanks for the great content and attention to story over gear.

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@vinofilms00 3 года назад

This channel is 🔥 and captures much of my aspirations!

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@arconagbuya2188 Год назад

Woww, you are so good! Very informative. Thank you!

@melbawells5472 3 года назад

Awesome. Thank you. I'm re-energized to make my documentaries

@epochstories 3 года назад

That's amazing! I'm glad that my content as inspired you :)

@trainsonplanes709 4 года назад

That was really interesting, especially about the love hate relationship with the unfinished project

@epochstories 4 года назад

Thank you very much :) I think that's something that happens in every creative process, definitely a rollercoaster of emotions for me 😅

@therisingfighter2355 3 года назад

Thank you man!!! Really appreciate the guidance :)

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much! I'm glad it was helpful :)

@TimothyBennett 2 года назад

Great tips, thanks man.

@gordonhatusupy2224 3 года назад

This is information is so valuable! I'm shooting my first doc style project right now! Thanks so much!

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you Gordon! Best of luck for your project!

@jimpyre5038 3 года назад

Thanks for this. You give me the courage to make my own film.

@epochstories 3 года назад

Yeah! Don't be afraid to experiment. Practice, fail, learn and repeat. You'll get better each time :)

@panarya3762 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the video! It helps me a lot with my very first mini documentary assignment

@epochstories 3 года назад

I'm glad it was helpful :) best of luck for your mini documentary!

@MichalOlender 3 года назад

Good stuff brother, thanks for sharing. I'm starting my first documentary tomorrow so I'm gathering as much info as possible.

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you Olender. Best of luck!

@kd-xp6eg 3 года назад

thank you so much!

@hgmrtgiv 4 года назад

Amazing insights! Loved it

@epochstories 4 года назад

Muito obrigado Márcio 😁

@laibamughal639 Год назад

I'm going to start in future and your description how to make documentary going to help me alot InshaAllah ❤️ May Allah give u alot of success Ameen 🤲

@oliviadance1174 3 года назад

Thanks for the great advice! First year film student here, preparing for the summer exams☺️☺️☺️ your tips gave me a good boost!

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you Olivia. I'm glad it was helpful :)

@osvaldorony 2 года назад

Thank you for your tips, Definitely I start working on my documentary

@epochstories 2 года назад

Best of luck for your projects 😊

@hamiltonsgood6597 2 года назад

You've teached me alot, thanks so much!

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful :)

@smo9414 3 года назад

Great information thanks for sharing your experience.

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@Dmite_The_Great_6558 Год назад

This was very helpful! Thanks

@TOMYEFBE 2 года назад

finally i found a CREATOR whose GEAR is not too important but value of story speak louder, when i have no idea and looking for another documentary creators, find this sharing videos, thanks, greet from indonesian

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you Teman. There are a few creators like that :) Story above everything! More in important than having amazing gear, it's to know how to use the gear you have at its fullest

@TOMYEFBE 2 года назад

@@epochstories ❤️ great to see you

@ApeXambo 2 года назад

Very informative for an aspiring documentary maker, thank you!

@epochstories 2 года назад

thank you :) I'm glad it was helpful

@scarpinoproductions2871 3 года назад

Dope ! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽❤️

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you :)

@thewaywardfox741 2 года назад

This is perfect for beginning my process, thank you

@epochstories 2 года назад

I'm glad it was helpful. Best of luck for your project :)

@priyankanarayan3774 3 года назад

you seem like a genuinely nice persons☺...i would love to see your channel grow in future...you have my best wishes😀😀

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I'll keep on doing my best 😊

@nettion 2 года назад

Awesome video mate thanks for sharing. Very inspiring for film makers starters

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you Marcos! I'm glad it was helpful

@SheenWB 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@imaneessaidi2944 3 года назад

Great video man! I'm planning a documentary for my graduation project and this sure came in handy 🙏🏻

@epochstories 3 года назад

That's great! I'm glad it was helpful. Best of luck!

@mattriley2232 8 месяцев назад

Great video. Good info and very inspiring. Thank you 🙏

3 года назад

Very good video! Thanks for the insights. Very helpful!

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@snapperurban 2 года назад

This has really inspired me thank you for sharing

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you Christopher!

@krr74 3 года назад

Love this thank you. I've been wanting to make a documentary for years and figure its now or never

@epochstories 3 года назад

Go for it! It's well worth it :)

@fongjekiee2699 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! Great information for designing my final year project as a mini documentary with just only myself as shooting crew🤗

@LoveJasmine348 Год назад

Great video, thank you

@CharlonSerrano 3 года назад

Thank you for the guides and tips! You are so generous! You earned a sub! :)

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you Charlon! I'm glad it was helpful :) I hope you enjoy future videos

@CharlonSerrano 3 года назад

@@epochstories will surely be back from time to time! :) keep it up!

@epochstories 3 года назад

@@CharlonSerrano thank you 😁

@NyasiaC 4 года назад

such a great video. happy you pointed out your love/hate relationship with the editing!

@epochstories 4 года назад

Thank you Nyasia! I'm glad you've enjoyed it :) I think the love/hate relationship happens in all creative fields, to be honest. The most important for me is to be aware of that and work with it instead of against it.

@thisisakshayds 9 месяцев назад

Hey man, thanks for the video. Thanks for the originality, thanks for the truth. Learned a lot.

@DanielSRosehill 2 года назад

Great info - thanks!

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful :)

@nathanksimpson 3 года назад

Awesome. Very concise!

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you Nathan

@Whanworld 4 года назад

I am so happy that I subscribed! You are fucking awesome glad to see you continued I just saw you pop up in my suggestions and I you my man deserve so much more views !

@epochstories 4 года назад

Hey Whan! It's been a while! Thank you so much :) Still going slowly but consistently. Hope everything is going well for you

@Whanworld 4 года назад

EPOCH Dope! I’m doing good. Just started picking up youtube again so back at that again with covers music and content. 😁

@epochstories 4 года назад

I wish you the best with it 😁

@SheenWB 3 года назад

So great! Keep it up I subscribed

@epochstories 3 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@Jesushabitz 2 года назад

u did so well

@epochstories 2 года назад

Thank you :)

@hismajesty40 2 года назад

Excellent presentation!

@epochstories 2 года назад

thank you very much!

@tariqhassan4908 Год назад

Great video !!

@Philosoph-ali Год назад

Great vid. Thank

@Raptorfilmz 3 года назад

Very helpful and interesting - thanks!

@epochstories 3 года назад

I'm glad it was helpful :)

@vivreennz7867 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience ! I'm working on my first ever documentary which will be a historical documentary. Very usefull information and most importantly organized.

@epochstories 2 года назад

Best of luck for your projects :)

@vivreennz7867 2 года назад

@@epochstories thanks!!