The Art of Video Essays: How To Go From Idea to Documentary

Finally doing a video where I explain how I film my videos by taking you behind the scenes of how I made my latest video about Buzzfeed.
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[@DrewJoiner]

From Psych IRL to Internet Analysis to now, Donna. Always have loved your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@xyz.anonymous]

Actually it was Internet Impact 🤓 and I think Donna IRL briefly

[@DezuFuck]

Constant name changes aren't good for the algorithm

[@southernbelle187]

The fact that you shot your own “B Roll” sort of footage is what made me subscribe. I appreciated the fact that I wasn’t seeing a ton of stock footage I’ve seen in 100 other videos. I really enjoy your style & the effort you put in them to remain authentic & unique is felt & appreciated.

[@Lwhale.3797]

In the kind of saturated genre of video essays about internet culture, your videos are presented in such an interesting and unique way. You have a style that’s all your own while still crafting a compelling argument, evidence, story, etc. all in service of your thesis. This is pretty remarkable. Hope you keep it up! Also, sending good vibes from the Philippines, kababayan 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@genmaicha_]

why are you filipino

[@Ozzymandius1]

Loving the rebrand to your name. Considering you’re usually talking through the lens of psychology, it’s definitely more personable but at the same time, it’s not going to limit the kind of content you think you should be posting.

[@KevinYeePharmD]

Man. I love seeing these walkthroughs. Pretty interestint to see how you go back and forth from analog to digital.

[@JoshEssex]

This was a great look behind the scenes. I'm glad people get to see how much you put into the amazing final products!

[@roseinfinityy]

Don't F with cats was such a good doc, defo going through your channel to see if I missed a video on it or if it was just an idea!

[@RiceNoodlestw]

just started watching and i relate to driven by inspiration. every video i make comes from that I want to, i have to, area of my soul, the popularity of the subject and the algorithm be damned.

[@antcreated]

i would easily watch a two hour video!! gives me more to sink my teeth into

[@RiceNoodlestw]

and to finish, yea. i too hope that the wave will lift creators who take the time to shoot their own b roll like us. the use of stock footage and gameplay is getting a little long in tooth there really isnt any difference from one person to the next when it comes to looking at a similar topic. here is to being hopeful. keep working.

[@DavidRamosAuthor]

I've been waiting for this! Always wondered how the magic happens

[@namesofnick3321]

I really enjoyed this video, thanks for explaining everything you do for your content

[@deeelle6567]

This was great! If you made a video about your editing, I think a lot of us would definitely watch it :)

[@AnhNguyen-je5pw]

yeah I wish she'll make it

[@isaacjosephh]

this is such an incredible guide, especially comparing it to my experience in film school. you touched on pretty much everything i've learned so far and i'm 9 months in! glad i found your channel, it's time to binge more of your work :)

[@JayeBesa]

What I really like on your productions are usually the backdrop. Some youtuber would prefer a static and Iconic background that a lot of people go to and sometimes change it when you go into diffrent studio or its just a myriad of upgrades and the production quality should go up as well. What I appreiciate is a way back on some of your videos there are some static crt monitors (iirc) this had become striking and memorable to me. I don't Know I just like the feel of it.

[@starflowy]

I loved this video; it was really interesting to see your behind the scenes. Thanks for making it!

[@boisesoccer]

Wow. I didn't realize you go to such a length to prepare for your videos 🤯🤯🤯

[@dujon]

Best ending ever

[@AuricUnity]

Always look forward to your videos. Found myself watching topics i normally wouldn't watch.

[@chaloopers]

Thanks I want it to be perfect too. Your videos flow and build and the look and style is so unique. I really appreciate this but you were right it flopped hard

[@johnlevine3384]

Thanks for sharing ur approach!

[@xyz.anonymous]

I really respect your hustle and grind, Donna. Hope you're good with the name now Edit: did you use AI on your profile pic to make it so you're smiling? Hahahaha

[@MsMRkv]

Love your videos ❤

[@xotwod3254]

8:25 and we have to hold on to that initial motivation long enough to carry us through before we give up on it 😭 Adhd

[@DonnaIRL]

its a constant struggle

[@BlakeWhoLivesAtHome]

I'm too shy to upload to KZbin, but I appreciate the video exploring your process

[@hand-burger]

10 out of 10 for sure

[@nathanyang1218]

Thanks for showing us your process! Btw, you might be interested in the Phantom LUTs for your BMPCC 6K if you're shooting log :)

[@syrenamilani3115]

Wow , thought you were gone ... ❇🖤❇

[@julie7238]

lovely getting to know you donna 💓

[@HarvestStore]

Great video.

[@mm-he8rt]

You are AWESOME.

[@TheAverageMetalPoser]

Thanks!

[@JayanthReddy-g5n]

great vid

[@eatislovetv2857]

I'm just getting started with my channel and am finding your videos to be really useful in helping me see what's "under the hood'" of the psyche of KZbin culture. I'll likely continue binging these vidz.

[@thatslamlam]

Where do you get your movie and show clips

[@JimmySlaughter]

24fps. This is the way.

[@sheabian]

omg you wrote down my birth date 1:28

[@effulgence2190]

Just found your channel, but please don't spare us the boring details. May not be for everyone, but it feels like you're limiting yourself just to make it shorter.

[@bwzarchive708]

A fellow Neurodivergent! We we will replace religion, just watch!

[@kilianloganellis298]

🏃 Promo-SM

[@KJs_exp]

This was such an amazing watch to get inside the mind of the creator 🥹

[@OxfordCommaEducation]

Thank you for creating this amazing resource! And for confirming that Field Notes are the incubator for all great ideas.