Documentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record. A ‘documentary film’ was originally shot on film stock — the only medium available — but now includes video and digital productions that can be either direct-to-video, made as a television program or released for screening in cinemas. “Documentary” has been described ...
Back in September, we got to talk to Vimeo and they announced Tip Jar, a monetization strategy in which people could elect to leave some money for a well-liked video. During this announcement, they also mentioned they would have a Pay-to-View service ready for 2013. ...
Run, don’t walk, to your favorite bookstore and buy First Cameraman: Documenting the Obama Presidency in Real Time. Or, if there aren’t any bookstores left within running distance, then bike over to your local library and check out this new hardcover book by Arun Chaudhary. ...
I was perusing the internet, looking for something entertaining to watch, when I ran across this article from Whitney Matheson at USA Today talking about "Up to Speed," a new travel documentary series from Dazed & Confused/School of Rock/A Scanner Darkly director Richard Linklater. Starring ...
Whenever I see videos like this, I wonder how many other treasures are out there that haven't been found. "A Documentary by Jeff Broz" could use a better title, since it's FREAKING STAR WARS BEING FILMED in the footage, but I guess this will be ...
April 20 is a special time of year where the grass is greener and the weeds grow taller, and it's an unofficial holiday for people to get really hungry for absolutely no reason at all. It has something to do with the moon and stars, ...
Throughout the course of my typical week, I talk to all kinds of individuals and businesses hoping to succeed online with video, including a lot of small businesses. Unfortunately, a lot of small businesses think they're "too small" for video. With a local focus and ...
In a move that appears to be a response to Netflix and their foray into original programming, Hulu has announced three original series for this year. One of them you already know. Morgan Spurlock's A Day in the Life will return for a second season ...
Today I hoped to be playing with a new Galaxy Nexus phone from Verizon. Sadly, it was not to be. That's good news for you, though, because it means I actually had time to do my job and gather a list of great viral videos ...
I have a new crush, and it's on the Galaxy Nexus phone. The true Google device, which has the latest Android version, Ice Cream Sandwich, installed, is rumored to be released within the next couple weeks. It boasts a giant screen, fast processor, no shutter ...
Online video excites me for a lot of different reasons, but it's the really creative stuff that geeks me out the most... the artistic experimentation and innovation that occurs out on the fringes. This weekend I saw an online video ad that combines exercise, art, ...
If you're anything like me, you've had a rough week. You were sick, and fell behind on your work, and you could really use a pick me up before jumping into the last day of the work week. If so, you've come to the right ...
I've written quite a lot about Life In A Day over the course of the past year. If you're somehow not familiar with it by name, Life In A Day is the documentary shot by YouTube users, directed and edited by Kevin MacDonald, and produced ...
It seems to be online video contest week as I've got two assignments about online video contest platfoms and now Vimeo is launching a contest. The new partnership between Current TV and Vimeo is looking for some crowdsource action to kick off a series of ...
When we watch movies, we've been trained to watch them with as little distraction as possible. Our minds are focused on the story, so we don't miss anything. But maybe you start wondering who that actor is, or what the film is referencing, or go ...
One of the best ways for brands and individuals to succeed with online video is to follow the examples set by those who've gone before them. What kind of videos have been a hit with viewers in the past? What kind of experiments have failed? ...
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