Mark Thorburn is a film maker based in the North East of England. He has over 25 years experience working in the broadcast media sector. He specialises in commercial, event and documentary film making.
Interviews are one of the most powerful tools in any film maker's kit. But asking questions doesn't always come naturally, and asking probing or personal...
Lean Video Production is all about getting the very best film-making results with fewer resources and a lighter crew. We now have incredible tools at our...
As a documentary film maker, it’s your responsibility to accurately and responsibly represent someone on screen. That means giving careful thought to how you...
Some people are easier to edit then others, some interviews present ethical challenges and some slide seamlessly into your film. The challenges of editing...
Sometimes you have to conduct interviews on the fly, in the street, or interview a group of people. You might have to try to interview someone who is less...
Pressure can be high when interviewing your documentary subject, so in this lesson we go through and set some practical exercises to help build your skills,...
You have the best subject to interview, you have your head in the right place and your questions and thread sorted, but how do you behave? This lesson is all...
Who, What, Where, When & Why: we may have all heard of them, we may understand the reason for them, but how do we best employ them? In this video you...
In this video tutorial from my course The Documentary Interview, I'll talk you through some practical exercises that you can work on to help build your...
Now in its 13th incarnation Sony Vegas Pro is a non-linear editing system for video. Despite lagging behind popular competitors, it's a real contender for...
Do you wonder whether to choose a camcorder or DSLR when filming? Maybe a professional camcorder is out of your budget and you're wondering if a DSLR will do...