Documentary in Motion

In this tutorial series, we’re looking at ways to add creative motion to a documentary video, with a specific eye for practical and portable solutions that don’t infringe on your ability to tell a good story.

Posts in this series

Visual Vocabulary: How to Add Motion to Your Documentary Shots
There are many ways to add creative motion to your documentary video, without sacrificing story. How do you decide when you should use a slider, jib, or...
Slavik Boyechko
22 Mar 2017
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How to Add Motion to Your Documentary With a Timelapse
One of the simplest ways to add motion to your documentary is actually by leaving your camera alone for a few hours, while it captures a time lapse.
Slavik Boyechko
25 Mar 2017
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How to Use a Jib to Add Motion to Your Documentary
A jib can add a lot of production value to your video, but when does it make sense to use one on a documentary?
Slavik Boyechko
19 Apr 2017
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Documentary in Motion: Basic Slider Techniques
Sliders can introduce dynamic motion to documentaries in many ways, including establishing shots and slides over static photographs, but portability is...
Slavik Boyechko
3 May 2017
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Documentary in Motion: Advanced Slider Action
If you've already brought a slider along to your documentary shoot, you can achieve more creative motion with a few slider adjustments.
Slavik Boyechko
17 May 2017
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How to Add Movement to a Video Interview
There are a few ways to add dynamic motion to your interview shot, but the challenge is not ruining a part of the interview with too much motion.
Slavik Boyechko
31 May 2017
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How to Use a Gimbal in Your Documentary Video Production
Gimbals can take a lot of time to setup, balance and use, so can you use one on a fast paced documentary?
Slavik Boyechko
14 Jun 2017
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How to Use Cars to Add Motion to Your Video Documentary
Before gimbals, drones, and sliders, documentary filmmakers used cars to capture dynamic motion. Today, cars are still a simple solution for adding motion to...
Slavik Boyechko
28 Jun 2017
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5 Creative Ways to Add Motion to Your Documentary
You don't need special equipment to give your documentary a boost in motion. Jump on a platform that moves, such as an escalator, elevator, boat or a bike.
Slavik Boyechko
12 Jul 2017
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Documentary in Motion

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