BEST DOCUMENTARY SERVICES IN KENYA
A documentary is a non-fiction film that provides a factual account of real-life events, people, or issues. Documentaries are made for a variety of purposes, including education, entertainment, and advocacy. They can be produced by independent filmmakers or by major studios and can be found on television, streaming platforms, and in theatres. Cara Productions is one of the best companies in Kenya that shoot and deliver quality documentaries. Cara Productions has the best Documentary services in Kenya.
Documentaries can be divided into several different categories, including observational documentaries, which follow the lives of real people; exposé documentaries, which uncover hidden truths and reveal social injustices; and historical documentaries, which examine past events and their impact on the present.
At Cara Productions, we tackle all key elements of documentaries which is their ability to provide a unique perspective on a subject. Our high-quality documentaries will give a voice to underrepresented communities and will shed light on important issues that might not be covered in mainstream media.
While documentaries can be a great way to learn about new subjects and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us, it’s important to be aware of potential biases and inaccuracies in the film. Our team at Cara Productions will help structure and direct your documentary to a specific topic for greater reachability.
Key Steps We Follow in Making Documentaries:
#1 Document a Story that you Care about
We start with a subject that excites you. If you’re lukewarm about the subject matter, chances are, the final movie will be too. Share with us a documentary topic or story you’re passionate about that makes sense to you. There will be plenty of people who don’t “get” your idea. But if you get it, that’s what counts. Need help finding a story idea? Cara Productions has the best Documentary services in Kenya.
#2 Spend Time on Research
We learn and research everything we can about your documentary subject. Sometimes the storylines are obvious, sometimes not. We do a lot of digging and follow leads. This is where we put on our reporter hat. Gather facts and search for leads on interesting characters and storylines. The gems of your story are sometimes buried deep out of sight. Contact Us for more. info or any query.
#3 Draft a Plan
We create an outline by thinking about how you’re going to tell your story. What’s the structure? The style? Is there existing footage or photos that help tell your story or will everything need to be shot brand new? Who is your primary character(s)? What are your core story points? What are the elements of your story that are compelling and/or make you “tingle” with intrigue? How can you create that intrigue for your audience? Is there some existing situation you can film or do you need to create the moment? Cara Productions has the best Documentary services in Kenya.
#4 Start to Shoot
After successfully drafting a plan and reviewing it, we start shooting the documentary.
Are you making documentaries for the web, mobile devices, television, theatre? Maybe a combination? Keep in mind how your Documentary will be viewed because that can dictate your shooting and storytelling style. (Hint: tiny details off in the distance will not be seen on an iPhone). We make sure that when shooting an event we capture a variety of angles including close-ups, medium shots and wide shots. Click here for a list of low-budget documentary filmmaking gear.
#5 Write a Script
Once all of the footage is shot and we’ve gathered the various production elements, time to start organizing it into a script. We do this by pinpointing the most compelling elements of your story and start crafting “mini-scenes” around those events. Remember, a script isn’t necessarily what’s spoken or a voice-over. A script describes what the audience is seeing and hearing. Cara Productions has the best Documentary services in Kenya.
#6 Begin Editing
This is actually one of our favourite parts of the process. It’s like putting together a great big puzzle! First, choose our video editing computer and video editing software. Once we’re all set with equipment, we start putting down your clips of footage one right after the other in a sequence. The art of editing is to create a “roller coaster” ride of emotion, some parts fast, some parts slow to create a dynamic viewing experience.
#7 Check Legal and Copyright Issues
This is something we always keep in mind from the very beginning and throughout the entire filmmaking process. I cannot express enough the importance of this section. Please read through these few simple legal guidelines before starting on your project.
#8 Distribute
This is the final phase after everything else is done. You can now share or distribute the documentary to your desired audience and platforms.