How To Make A Documentary: The Overlooked Basics of Filmmaking

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[@OfTwoLands]

Totally agree man, a lot of people on youtube forget about story and meaning when making videos. There is a lot more to filmmaking than fast paced transitions and crazy luts.

[@OfTwoLands]

Kez I’ve seen a few of your ‘useful’ comments around.

[@OfTwoLands]

@@kezzatube45 Haha when did I criticised the majority of YT users ? You obviously haven't looked at my work, I make docos and commercials for a living :). KZbin isn't' life :).

[@NomadicAmbience]

You have no idea how much I needed this!

[@coleudall14]

4 hours ago I was sitting there thinking “man I need to go rewatch Mark Bone’s documentary videos after work” and at that moment you dropped this. 💣💣💣

[@multiversescriptutes8400]

I'll be honest with you Mark. Seriously you deserve a million plus subscribers. Your content is great, is detailed, informative, has seriously great visuals and production value, it doesn't feel like it's your hobby so it's got less efforts than you put in your filmmaking career. Your KZbin videos are just as great in quality as your films.

[@markbone]

Thank you! This is very kind!

[@chocolateanddutchy]

We fully agree!

[@TedAldwin]

I really love how you get in depth with the art of storytelling instead of those ones who just stitch footages with crazy transitions. Salute Mark!😊👍

[@WesODonnellX]

This is the best video the KZbin algorithm has served up to me in a good, long time. Keep it up Mark. Such simple truths, yet so many are obsessed with getting the “cinematic look” over story.

[@markbone]

Thank you KZbin!!!

[@story11tv]

Thank you for making this!! You have definitely put in the work to make something like this and I am so excited to go through it when it comes out.

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Thank you so much, I recently found your channel and it is videos like this that separate your content from everyone else. I feel so great full to live in a time where I can learn so much over the internet. Keep it up!

[@JakeHalfDone]

Been looking for the concepts you just shared for a year now. You know what the viewing public is looking for. Another reason your channel is so valuable. Thanks Mark.

[@TheThinkersBible]

Great advice. These steps are explained in some story arc videos but why it’s important and how it’s done are often not explained nearly as well. Thank you for sharing this.

[@simebaricevic2483]

Really looking forward to your documentary class! So much motivation and ideas boiling inside of me but want to channel it properly-thanks for these videos!

[@b-awake-media]

Always stoked if I get a notification from your new upload! Always a dope video! I am in the final stages of a doc I have been working on the past 1,5 year. I think I am guilty aswel 😅 on aimless shooting but mostly because there are so many awesome things happening 😅 affraid to miss out I guess 😜 keep up the awesome work! Looking forward to the next one and the course!

[@danielaudacious]

I just started watching your channel about 2 weeks ago and I have to say I've been super blessed by your work.

[@siahwalker901]

LETS GOOOOO !! Just found your channel like 2 days ago and bruhhh it’s already helped me so much in filming 🥺🥺🖤 Thankyou !!!

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[@georg4651]

YEEEESSSSSSS. Finally a video that actually shows you how to make a good movie, keep it up 👊

[@JoacimSchwartz]

Really needed the clarification of assertive vs aimless, I have been feeling the later, aimless for quite some time. Thanks for the great tips, Mark!

[@LuisGonzalez-qe5gl]

You're videos are practically the only ones I watch repeatedly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion!

[@gustavotellez6848]

Yessss so excited to learn more with the documentary course!

[@twinkie1773]

I'm glad that I stumbled across this video. This the route that I've taken with my career and I'm going to work on shooting my 1st documentary about a young entrepreneur and her nail shop. I knw it sound uninteresting but I really want to tell her story and get this experience under my belt. I start tomorrow! Thx ya for this 🙏🏾

[@AlfventuraChannel]

Mark! Thank you so much for such great content man. I'm in the process of finishing my first serious documentary ever, and I'm so psiched to see that I actually were taking care of these main principles ... it has been a crazy summer with myself battling with this process, but so rewarding in the end. Hope I can get into that course! All the best and keep it up!

[@germanleben8297]

I like your videos man, already watched three of them and subscribed, thank you!

[@KEVINBROWN808]

Hey Mark I really enjoy your channel! I think you bring up some value points. Can’t wait to try the assertive documentary style for the next project. Keep up the great work. 🤙🏽

[@rinusworldzm]

Man I've been off KZbin for a while and I must say your content is refreshing. And I can't wait to jump onto that documentary filmmaking class.

[@redbandmedia79]

This is much more up my street. I get tired of seeing endless b-roll videos that although look great, don’t really say anything. The story and characters are what I personally relate to. Cheers mate.

[@themediaclinic]

You're doing great work mate! Keep it up!

[@kimisnaps]

WOO SO PUMPED! Signed up and ready to learn :) Thanks Mark

[@AtomicPixel]

Thanks for sharing the stuff in your brain, bro! So useful to all video work, not just documentary. You rock! 🍻

[@VinceDelMonte]

Can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

[@markbone]

Thanks Vince. I appreciate all your support

[@MattiasSkoog]

Excited! 🎬

[@iamsuperdogg]

These are really the truth of storytelling. Very helpful for filmmakers who just start their attempts in documentary. subbed!

[@AlbenOsaki]

Two minutes in and I subbed. As a filmmaker who wants to start getting into documentary films, I love this content. Please keep it going!

[@review6374]

You give some really great advice! Thanks for creating this!

[@NickAndersonCreative]

Excellent advice all around, thanks Mark!

[@chocolateanddutchy]

Such a helpful video, thank you so much Mark!! So excited to create right now!

[@GlenReed]

*Golden tips man!* Definitely writing these down!

[@rasamoelinapatrick7069]

thanks a lot for these tips Mark, it opens my mind to a lot of possibility in film making, especially short films. Thanks again. I could not cerntainly afford the masterclass because I live in one of the poorest country in the world (Madagascar), but these tips already give me enough for creating something new and better than I had never done before.

[@PaulRichards78]

Awesome Bro, this is the part that’s been missing for me and for some reason struggling with it This will definitely help though thanks 🤙🏻

[@coryruiz1595]

This is by far my favorite filmmaking channel. Great work Mark! I’m signing up

[@markbone]

Thanks Cory!!

[@FaizullaKhamraev]

Thank you Mark! Your videos help me so much!

[@RiseHigh]

Can't wait for the course !

[@topicruben]

Mark, this is pure awesomeness. I’m new here, just saw the thumbnail and clicked and now I’m one of your supporters, cause yes, cause I love this! Great video man. Looking forward to seeing much more from you. Big thank you. Stay well and safe

[@markbone]

Thank you! Really appreciate the positive feedback :)

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Thanks Mark. Another great video.

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[@CreateGreg]

Love that video Mark. Less gear and tricks, but more storytelling. Aimless < Assertive Thanks for vid and more of that, please! 👍

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I'm in😊

[@vanceuribe295]

Hey Mark, understandably you don't want to release too much info but I was just curious if the course we an in-person or live feed class and that's why you can only take a certain amount of people?

[@jeffoffej]

Really cool content dude! Thanks for the tips.

[@matschristensson]

So helpful with your insights about filmmaking. Thank Mark.

[@RecoveryBrian]

Thank you so much for what you are doing with this channel, I find this information is helping me tremendously in my beginnings of filmmaking. I went to film school, but it's been years, and now I'm getting back into true filmmaking, modern filmmaking. these are great beginner, and or refresher courses, in a way:)

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excellent content ! I've subbed and am on your waiting list

[@brittacurkovic]

Excited for the details! Signed up...

[@metalinyourhead3604]

Finally, someone who talks about what’s important in doc. I’m currently in development for a doc and every video on it is mentioning: - camera and lighting - editing - where to interview All of which matter, but not when you haven’t even got a story yet! Seriously… location for interviews is probably the least important aspect of doc film.

[@dericsanchez4081]

Your channel is awesome bro! These are the types of videos I’d like to make one day. Something with substance and not just “epic b-roll.” Subbed!

[@pedromontoya2825]

Omg finally somebody that shares a good advice!!! So many youtubers “filmmakers” only trying to sell you stuff and how “cinematic” looks and totally forget about the basic of filmmaking Subscribed!!

[@markbone]

🙏🏼💯🙏🏼

[@zerv1979]

Mark, Thanks so much for the content. Really enjoy your approach and I'm looking forward to the documentary course. Keep the long hair bruv its illmatic! - cheers

[@michaelmoore163]

I liked video as the ad was playing... I already know it won't disappoint. Thank you for everything you've shared! To M from M

[@lyndonbaptiste]

Love this, Mr Bone. Thanks.

[@TheStoriesWeTell]

Very curious, love this channel Mark!

[@CinomadiaFilms]

Assertive vs. Aimless FilmMaking - YES! Great points. Thanks for sharing!

[@RafaelLudwig]

Love your videos, you are sharing more than the gear or the how, but they why.. also lighting, Lighting > Camera. Thanks Mark!

[@FilmAshton]

Always great stuff MB!

[@markbone]

Thanks mate!

[@nathanallen4306]

Fantastic points. Love to see a short break down of a small business promo cross documentary :)

[@investinyourselfpodcast]

Very great tips thank you!!!

[@TimothyBennett]

This is amazing, thank you so much for the tips and inspiration. Im working on my first film, its not a doc but i am going to try and use these tips to strengthen my film. Thanks again.

[@mindfullyexecuted]

Awesome information. Highly appreciated!

[@hugoboue]

Just discovered your channel, inspiring, many thx !

[@HanaGoku]

this might be the most valuable video you released in this channel.

[@CameronSanborn]

Thanks for the VALUABLE content and tips! 🙏🙏

[@syncomposer]

Such highly valuable first hand experiences and totally agreeable perspectives you share here, Mark. Thank you!

[@syncomposer]

I am also interested if you have a favourite aspect ratio for your documentaries, and if, why?

[@markkut]

These are some solid tips, and is well organized. Something I wish was shared more on KZbin or better yet, I wish more films and stories were told on here, but it also might not be the place for that.

[@newmovieclip2236]

Very insightful. Thank you, Mark!

[@JustBenForsyth]

Thanks so much for this one man. Something I feel I needed to watch. Planning a short film about a friend of mine competing in the world latte art championships and some of these concepts will definitely apply and help me. Cheers! Ben.

[@williechieukam]

Wow. Very informative contents. Thank you so much.

[@JoshTrachtman]

Every so often I come back to watch this video to remind myself of a few things. Thanks mark for the great content.

[@anasgf3805]

Man I’m so lucky to find you Thank you so much

[@JakubChlouba]

Can't wait for the course to be released man! Signing up for sure :)

[@markbone]

Thanks brother! You're one of the channel OG's

[@alexanderashmore]

Always, MB is the best at not focusing on the gear but what's actually important: making people invested in the film with story and character and theme.

[@souravsworld6336]

Thank You very much Sir for this video. Thank You for those awesome as well as informative words..!!

[@therealaaroncollins6486]

Hey, Mark thank you for this video. I'm looking forward to the documentary class..

[@markbone]

Thank you Aaron! Looking forward to releasing it to the world! Just left the office after a 14hour day of working on it :)

[@juanjosesegundo9287]

Can't wait

[@rory6939]

Can't wait to join

[@CaseAlcala]

This is gonna be sick! Thank you for the amazing info, new sub here, dying to see whats in that course!

[@jazzysvision]

I went to film school for my MFA and I got a lot of theory but not a lot of hands on experience. However for our thesis we shot a documentary about the political issues in Puerto Rico and used theory and in our own way, but also gorilla filmmaking tactics to make it happen. We have now been accepted into two film festivals and we're awarded with a Telly award. I do wish these "institutions" would get into the nitty gritty like you are. I love the content you are pushing out and can't wait to see what this master class is all about. To growth! cheers

[@markbone]

Thanks mate! Way to go crushing it on that film. It’s the best way to learn

[@DekiaryCarter]

This is excellent content!!!!!! Thank you

[@johnadamson2760]

on the wait list!

[@markbone]

Yes!!!

[@ienpassi]

Hi Mark Thanks for all the wonderful tips looking foreword for No Country is an Island and for the course The art of Documentary

[@danaambrose7131]

Thanks Mark! Super helpful!

[@milkokatic3312]

Hi Mark thank you so much, I follow your advice and also I'm interested in the masterclass, go on with courage and faith in the heart...

[@FishyBusiness]

Nice information. Makes complete sense.

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Awesome tips thanks for sharing

[@A1Bokeh]

Man perfect timing I had a project like this in my head

[@markbone]

sick!! Go crush it man

[@JaimeAndresMedia]

This is great advice. Thank you

[@gaarax0x]

Good Advice Mark. Cheers

[@KamalJones]

another great video

[@NickPayneHH]

This is absolute gold

[@giveupbuddy]

Mark, very excited to learn about the documentary class! I like your new shooting setup and have a technical question: Are you lighting this shot with the Neewer light on your gear list? It looks different from the prior videos. Thanks!

[@markbone]

Nope! It’s the falcon eyes 718

[@ihavemetnate]

You are a weapon, thank you for these videos

[@JayGrapherTh]

super cool video and still have a lot of knowledge to share than just advertising a future class.

[@patagoniaproducciones]

Hi Mark i have 15 years filmming Whales and wildlife in Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia Argentina. have a ton of footage that i sell in stock market but always wish to make my own documentary... this video give me one more push to that dream, hope i can learn from you and obviusly i will love to join your course as soon as i can! hope to see more content like this on the channel, thank you very much for sharing yor knowledge! you have a new suscriber here! keep going!!!

[@markbone]

Thank you!! So glad you’ve join the community

[@JaxDronePix]

OMG I’ve learned so much in this 7:20 minute video. I just came across this by accident but it really put everything into perspective for me. I’ve been shoot random footage and editing them together hoping for something beautiful. Yesterday I wrote a script for a GMC commercial went out and shot it and, it was amazing. It was amazing because I knew exactly what I wanted to convey to the viewers. Dispute the fact the shoot got rained out I was able to get some decent footage. I’m a subscriber now thanks . VibezElite on all social media

[@markbone]

Keep killin it man

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This is real as it gets💯

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Early bird signed up! Let’s goo. This is the next level shit we’re looking for.

[@AurelianIrimia]

Also a big 👍🏻 from me. Thank you very much Mark for this good tips! 🙏🏻