by kino-eye Question by fez: How long to keep name subtitle in a documentary? I'm making a video documentary that includes interviews that I filmed. How long should I display the little subtitle at the bottom of the screen that says the name of the person and his profession before fading it out? Best answer: Answer by dana oI would say long enough for you to read it comfortably without feeling rushed, then add at least 20 frames to that … [Read more...]

Ordering There are no waiters or waitresses at sushi-ya So how do you order? Customers order the things they like direct from the chef The main menu items are the same in any sushi-ya Most typically you will find "ohtoro," "chuutoro," and "toro" This indicates the quality of the tuna Ohtoro uses the highest grade fish, rich in fat and very delicious The rice known as "shari" is the finest quality "koshihikari" brand On the other hand toro is a … [Read more...]

by uniondocs Question by warplesnorkle: I want to make a documentary, but I don't want to get into trouble.? My boyfriend and I were passing through a bad-ish part of town, and we started talking about prostitutes and stuff, and I thought it would be kinda interesting to see if I could get some of them to talk to me on film about how they got to where they are, and what it would take to get them out of the situations that they are in. I have a … [Read more...]

New documentary explores Hollywood Indians The new documentary “Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian,” directed by Canadian filmmaker Neil Diamond, Cree, will be airing on the PBS series Independent Lens on Nov. 2 at 10 p.m. Diamond takes an entertaining, insightful and often humorous look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through a century of cinema. “Reel Injun” chronicles how Native ... Read … [Read more...]