How to Do a Documentary Right

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A breakdown of what makes Last Chance U one of the very best documentary series on Netflix right now. There’s so much to love about this show and in this video I get into what I think are the top 3 reasons it’s a cut above almost everything else out there.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
2:44 - Last Chance U cinematography breakdown
5:27 - Character development on Last Chance U
6:56 - Small story that speaks to a wider topic
8:26 - My favorite seasons
9:18 - Conclusion
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@Coco-pr3rz 6 месяцев назад

7:57 "the show takes a complexe issue and turns it into a highly personal and intimate story, and through the experience of the characters we learn something about a world that isn't our own"

@kenthwangdotcom Год назад

I paused this episode so I could go watch... agreed, thank you, sir! 👏🏽

@lucinematic 2 года назад

So true. Being able to find the best story even in boring life is the key to a good film (not just documentary). And it may seem boring to you, but it could be an entirely different perspective for someone else. Thanks for the good tips and inspiration as always.

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

You’re very welcome!

@tradingcafe_fr 2 года назад

Watched almost all your videos, and you are doing a really good job explaing documentary things. Usually I watch others and they evasive about the topics they talk about, not you. The way you explain things is simple, straight to the point, you juste use words not blurry concepts, and it changes it all. So thank you. Do you have an email where we can ask you thing without spamming the comment section ? Thank you

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Thanks! Sure, reach out at luc@lucforsyth.com

@CDStudios 2 года назад

I appreciate these kind of breakdowns and I very much look forward to seeing more.

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Awesome! I’ll try and keep them coming!

@GrieblerSVG 2 года назад

You’re making me start to get really into documentaries, in ways I never thought about… now I’m curious and probably will try to be part of one someday, thank you for the inspiration. Congrats for the amazing videos! (sry for any misspellings/rough English)

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

You absolutely should! It can be a serious challenge, but so fulfilling

@FORTEPodcast Год назад

Love this channel! As filmmaker starting out and on the production of my fourth independent documentary these videos are full of golden insight! Thank you for your work, Luc!

@LucForsyth Год назад

Fourth! You’re ahead of me! Great job

@ourcalltoadventure Год назад

Learning a lot from your channel. Thanks for all the great content.

@LucForsyth Год назад

Awesome, glad to hear it!

@ansonyuu Год назад

Just found your channel and watched all your videos - super well produced with high information density. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

@LucForsyth Год назад

Thanks! Glad you're liking them!

@Bo_Hazem 2 года назад

Amazing video, mate. I really appreciate your insight.

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Thanks for that, glad you liked it!

@JoshBenBernales 2 года назад

Really enjoying your channel so far dude, keep them coming!

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Great to hear! Thanks!

@bobsteinfinkel 2 года назад

very interesting break down. Thanks for your insights helps me think about how to proceed in my own work.

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Great to hear bob!

@kineticvillagemedia 2 года назад

I'll be watching it

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Enjoy!

@joshcullum88 Год назад

Luc, love your videos and tips. It’s helping my new business as content creation is such a large part but I really want to stand out. So please keep it up! I was wondering what your opinion on Drive to Survive is? I feel like it’s shallow from a cinematography stand point but, correct me if I’m wrong, very prominent from an editing stand point

@davidschwan 2 года назад

Love your Videos Bro

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Thanks David!

@barryfinnimore 2 года назад

Must check this out Luc. I know you already did the Matt D'Avella breakdown. Have you thought about breaking down the minimalist doc he worked on?

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Good idea! I’ll add it to the list

@barryfinnimore 2 года назад

1and half episodes in. I'm hooked 👍

@westdoc 2 года назад

Hey Luc: Very interesting and intelligent episode and YT channel. Congrats.

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Thanks!

@Deep-Travel Год назад

My God, you were so right, Last Chance U is amazing good! Wow! The storytelling is dope and the cinematography is next level, just beautiful. My favorite is the intro. It is so powerful. Here is an interview with the DP Terry Zumalt and 1st AC Devin Keebler discussing their experience shooting LAst Chance U.

@LucForsyth Год назад

Right?! It's the best

@darthrayreviews 2 года назад

I am a beginning filmmaker. I appreciate your practical approach to filmmaking. I recently have really interested in documentary filmmaking. Thank you for making me interested in getting into this genre.

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

You’re so welcome!

@alvinlax 2 года назад

This whole time I thought Last Chance U was a show series and not a doc. Already 3 episodes into S1 and thoroughly enjoying it. Good stuff Luc! #aodgang

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

Amazing, yeah I ignored it forever too!

@sam.oates_ 2 года назад

I'm currently prepping for a few docs that I'm working on and this video has been invaluable in refocusing my intentions and decision-making. I've also been super inspired by "Cheer" on Netflix too.

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

made by the same people! both so good.

@sam.oates_ 2 года назад

@@LucForsyth they are a super talented bunch of creatives. A masterclass in story telling and character building. I’ve been studying their work and taking notes 😎 I’ve learnt so much picking their docs apart.

@3dogspostproduction Год назад

Key: STORY. Being a solution consultant my job was telling stories rather than what was cool. COOL COSTS MONEY! My dream is to complete a full documentary and editing short form commercials, youtube, etc over the past 15 years, I feel like finally I can. My point here is your insight from a docu filmmaker is super helpful for someone working to get to that next level. Thank you Luc!

@LucForsyth Год назад

You’re very welcome! And yes, 100% - Story is most important!

@bluehoneymedia_ Год назад

Memories of a Murder on Netflix is a masterclass on B-Roll.

@LucForsyth Год назад

Good tip!

@PeacefulMoments1844 Год назад

Awesome content! Thank you! Question: I’m about to travel to Mexico with camera gear -drone included. What insurance would you recommend? Thank you

@LucForsyth Год назад

I think it depends where in the world you live, but in Canada Front Row is a good provider. Personally my insurance is designed for losing everything at once, like if someone breaks into the production vehicle, so it has a high limit but a high deductible. Not worth it for a single broken lens, but good safety for losing everything!

@maicovimuto6341 Год назад

Hi Luc! Love the channel, have been binge watching just about everything in the last few weeks. If you might read this, I have a question to which you might not have an answer (as it depends on the user) But I really want to get more into documentary filming, but I'm torn between the FX3 and the FX6. I was just wondering which camera you would lean towards more often, which one is your go to camera if you don't shoot a big doc on your FX9. I like the IBIS on the FX3, but de internal ND's and now Picture Cache on the FX6 have me doubting again. Was curious about your own experience, cheers.

@LucForsyth Год назад

I really like the fx9 and fx3 combo, but if I only had to have one camera, I would take the fx6 I think. It's a bit easier to build out than the fx3, and the variable ND is, IMO, more useful than the IBIS. I think the FX6 can be stripped down to a really good handheld size, or rigged out into a shoulder set up depending on what you need. The only problem is finding one these days!

@maicovimuto6341 Год назад

@@LucForsyth thanks for taking the time to answer luc! 🙏 I will definitely take this into consideration, cheers

@NickKhoo Год назад

I don’t know if this counts cause it’s clearly a parody but I really enjoyed American Vandal season 1 which was shot like a true crimes doc.

@LucForsyth Год назад

haven't seen it, but I'll check it out! Thanks for the recommendation!

@emilioavalos7355 Год назад

Hey Luc, lets hear your thoughts about the Netflix doc series Formula 1 (season1) it blew me away, would enjoy hearing your thoughts. Cheers

@RobertShaverOfAustin 2 года назад

I just came to your channel VIDEOS page to search for tips on telling the documentary stories. I found this one because it's the most recent. I'm wondering what you do when you first decide to tackle some story you want to capture ... or is that even up to you? Are you doing work-for-hire or are you the producer, director, camera and post? I'm looking for ideas about how to plan what to shoot when we travel. And then how to carry the plan out and how to be flexible when new opportunities jump out at you. I seem to be asking you a lot of questions to fit my video aspirations.

@LucForsyth 2 года назад

It depends - when I'm hired as a DP it's almost always someone else's story. Sometimes I work on my own stuff, but not nearly as much. It takes so much time and energy to develop a story that unless you really, really care about it the work is just too much. SO I'd say about 75% of my work is on other people's stuff and maybe 25% my own. Best advice is to only jump into a project of your own if you really care enough to see it through to the end!