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When Michael Radner offered Lisa D’Apolito access to boxes of his sister’s home movies, diaries, and audio tapes, it completely changed what the director’s film would become.
Standard transitions between scenes are certainly useful and “standard” for a reason, but there’s also an art to matching the content of your video between edits.
The highly in-demand DOP has developed a knack for joining a firmly established franchise and finding a way to leave his distinct visual mark on it.
Not only is creating a concept of your video using stock an incredible pitching tool, but it also streamlines your production by helping you make script, casting, and shot-selection decisions.
Nonfiction filmmakers are often tempted to just get out and film, then figure out the narrative. As many documentarians can attest, however, this can result in disaster.