Q&A: How do you make a documentary movie?

Question by Big Baby: How do you make a documentary movie?
I want to make my own documentary film with a low budget, can you give some tips for making a good doc.
how much money does it cost?
what is the best cameras/microphones, lightining?
etc

Best answer:

Answer by Chris D
It depends on what you want to include in it. If it is just a movie where an individual talks and gives informations, you will not need much. However, if we’re talking actors you might want to consider gathering some friends. You might also want to get yourself familiar with the different equipments available to you. Since you are working on a low budget, you do not need high tech cameras or mics. Basic unidirectional microphones will work great. Try to get a Tv production person to help you. I learned alot in just 2 years of this class in high school.

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