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

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.
Vik Boyechko
25 Mar 2017
Photo & Video
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?
Vik Boyechko
19 Apr 2017
Photo & Video
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...
Vik Boyechko
3 May 2017
Photo & Video
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.
Vik Boyechko
17 May 2017
Photo & Video
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.
Vik Boyechko
31 May 2017
Photo & Video
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?
Vik Boyechko
14 Jun 2017
Photo & Video
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...
Vik Boyechko
28 Jun 2017
Photo & Video