Track & Field Documentary

The Art Of The Documentary

This project helped to develop an understanding of the art of visual storytelling through a series of interviews and clips of the subject in action in the form of a documentary. I participated as both a co-writer and camera operator on a documentary about the success of a high school boys Track & Field team.

Materials / Process

• To maintain complete stability for each shot, a tripod was utilized. The interviewees wore RHODE microphones to capture their audio. Adjustable studio lighting equipment was utilized to light the subjects.

• First, I wrote a script that both the narrated dialogue and a series of questions that would be asked to the athletes being interviewed. Since I did Track & Field for two seasons, my experience helped in writing the proper questions for the interviews.

• Secondly, the production team divided into two groups. My group was responsible for interviewing two of the athletes. During the interview; my duties required that I adjusted the lighting to ensure the subject appeared well on camera, operated the camera during the interview, and asking the interviewee questions while making sure that the dialogue was captured.