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MACK.
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Currently a senior in high school and I'm working on a documentary for my broadcast Journalism class. I can pick whatever topic I want and I wanted to do something about the outdoors. I live in Oregon so I figure I could make it work, but I need a good story so does anyone have any suggestions? I want to incorporate skiing and surfing as well and could maybe to something towards that angle as well. I'll be working with adobe premier pro and will have access to a good amount of camera equipment ( multiple dslr with multiple lenses, Sony ax1, mics, drones) it needs to be around 10-15mins
Any help is much appreciated!
Dec 2 2016 12:43AM
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ascent_studios
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Find a story about a person that you're passionate about and follow it

I highly highly recommend watching this video and most of this channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grzTpvTKDQo
Dec 2 2016 7:12AM
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dyer
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maybe include activities starting at the coat then travel to the mountain and have a creative travel sequence etc. just a though
Dec 2 2016 2:09PM
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MACK.
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Bump
Dec 6 2016 5:30PM
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NPF
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did a certificate in doc's post secondary. this was my final. looking back there are heaps of things i would change, but i had a lot of fun making it.

couple tips:

1. don't do interviews with a black background
2. don't show the subject talking too long


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/632931/The-Lazyboy---A-Short-Documentary-on-Alex-Cairns

good luck dude
Dec 8 2016 5:22AM
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Hoodliving
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Ascent_CinemaFind a story about a person that you're passionate about and follow

Yo homie, I agree with Ben here. Are you looking to encapsulate the hiking and exploring style of Oregon? I'm a landscape photographer and know my way around well. I'd be willing to lend my time and adventures for a documentary. Feel free to do me if you'd like! Here's a link to my stuff.

http://Www.onthebrinkphotog.com
Dec 27 2016 12:23PM
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