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Top industry experts, including award-winning directors and producers, offer their help and advice on how to make documentary films.
How 2: What's unique about a current affairs documentary?
Executive producer Rob Unsworth describes the key aspects of current affairs filmmaking.
How2: How do you decide the tone of your film?
Directors Fran Baker, Zoe Callan and Graham Hughes on deciding tone in documentary films.
How2: Graham Hughes on Storytelling Techniques
Graham discusses the techniques he uses for his off-the-cuff style of filmmaking.
Sam Bickley Interview
Acting Channel Editor of BBC Three talks about why Fresh is so important to the channel.
How 2: Is it ethical?
Four directors give their expert advice on the ethics of documentary filmmaking.
How 2: Shooting sequences for the edit
Editor Garry shows the shots you'll need to get on location for a seamless sequence.
How 2: Preparing for the edit before you film
Editor Garry shows how to plan your shoot to get the best results later.
BBC Fresh Pitch at Sheffield Doc/Fest: Part 2
The judges deliberate over the three winners and make their final decision.
BBC Fresh Pitch at Sheffield Doc/Fest: Part 1
Six filmmakers pitch for three £3,000 commissions from BBC Fresh Online.
How 2: Zoë Callan on storytelling
In this tutorial, director Zoë talks about using words and pictures for maximum impact.
How 2: Using music effectively
Editor Garry explains the secret of great documentary music in this How 2 video.
How 2: White balance and colour
BBC tech expert Errol explains why camera colour set-up matters in this How 2 video.
How 2: Aneel Ahmad on funding
Director Aneel Ahmad discusses how to get funding for your documentary project.
How 2: My advice...
Four experienced directors provide their most important advice for new filmmakers.
How 2: Crossing the line
"Crossing the line" on a shoot can confuse viewers. This video explains how to avoid it.
How 2: Graham Hughes on the basics
Filmmaker Graham Hughes outlines the key things to get right when making a documentary.
How 2: Vox pops
Roving reporter Jess explains how to get the most from vox pops in your documentary
Could you do that again please?
Filmmakers explain whether it’s OK to get contributors to do something twice.
Contributors: how to build relationships
Aneel Ahmad, Fran Baker and Zoe Callan explain how to build trust with your contributors.
Access: people and places
Aneel Ahmad, Zoe Callan, Graham Hughes and Fran Baker talk about how best to gain access.
Fresh Inspiration
Award winning documentary directors talk about what inspires them.
Sequences: what are they?
Fran Baker and Zoe Callan talk about the importance of documentary sequences.
Do I need a script?
Aneel Ahmad, Fran Baker, Zoe Callan, Graham Hughes talk about the role of a script.
How to choose a topic
Aneel Ahmad, Zoe Callan and Fran Baker discuss how to choose a documentary subject.























