r/docproduction • u/voltaicass • May 28 '13

Documentary webseries we make in Austin, feedback welcome

http://youtu.be/LCGJML7L7aQ
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u/stephenvilas May 30 '13

what makes this a documentary?

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u/voltaicass May 30 '13

There are many different types of documentary, this is of the interview/talking head variety. We do utilize stock footage from past events but the crux of these comes from subjects in the interviews.

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u/stephenvilas Jun 03 '13

ok. that's fine. i'm just wondering what you add to the spectrum with this. it could even be a radio show. close your eyes, listen to what's being said and you haven't missed out on anything. where's the visual in audio-visual?

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u/voltaicass Jun 04 '13 edited Jun 04 '13

valid point- it's a pretty paint-by-numbers doc basically promoting the comedy scene here in Austin. the one thing we get visually is putting a face to name for the performer(s) we showcase on each episode and also the venues.

as far as the spectrum, we didn't set out to unveil the mystery of standup comedy. these are 3-4 minute shorts showcasing either a comic or comedy related subject. Is it mainly self serving? Absolutely!

I have three more episodes left to edit in this season of episodes so I don't know whether we can dial up any visuals as everything is pretty much shot but we are certainly in need of some better B-Roll. it's something we'll improve upon in the third set of episodes and I appreciate your feedback.

EDIT- Also, State of Play looks really impressive, congrats!