Tips for how to shoot for online video in documentary style

OJR, the Online Journalism Review, recently posted an extensive article on how to shoot for online video.

The article includes sections on equipment, elements, interviewing, general shooting tips, putting it together, editing software and posting video online.

For creators looking to shoot documentary-style footage for ads or looking to do interview and 'real-person'-style ads, the OJR post has some great insights on setting up and building stories in video.

As a bonus, the article is based on a wiki template, which means it can be continuously updated as new insights are found, gear recommendations get updated or better links found.

Check out how to shoot for online video.