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The Importance of Research |
It’s important that you try to keep an open mind during this phase of preproduction. You want to gather all the potential directions you could take before settling on an approach. Once you’ve done your preliminary “brainstorming” and research you’ll be ready to further define exactly what your documentary should and should not cover.
By mentally separating the normal from the extraordinary in your observations, you will know what’s interesting and worth shooting and what’s routine and boring. Potential characters, themes, and, most important, stories will begin to emerge. Think about how these will play onscreen. ...
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