Technology
and Film
Bert
Decker has produced and directed over 150 documentary style films
and videos, using almost all of the mediums: 16mm film, 35mm film
(incl widescreen 16 track), Video in Beta SP, VHS, Hi-8 and now
almost exclusively in DV (Digital Video.) Here is what he has
to say about how technology and art can be used to best advantage:
“Film
making is an art. Anyone can shoot video. That’s the main
reason I still prefer to call myself a “filmmaker”
rather than a “videomaker.” The beauty of making artistic
moving picture documents today is you can use the fantastic advantages
of Digital Video computer technology, and actually enhance the
art form.
“Large
film crews and hours to set up lights and camera were a great
disadvantage to filmmaking in the past. No more. You don’t
need large crews (and most often we use one-man “crews”
and you can usually shoot documentary footage in available light
now. What a time and cost advantage. But more importantly, the
art form of the documentary is enhanced by creating a more “real”
situation, and squeezing every ounce of spontaneity out of the
moment.”
Some
Thoughts about the
Vision Videos Vision and Execution
Communicate
your purpose and passion, to clients, donors, volunteers.
Vision
Videos have a unique approach:
- They
capture the vision of the organization
- They
communicate the vision in emotional and compelling visual language
- They
use real people in candid, unstaged circumstances
- They
are personal
- People,
Power, Persuasion
A
Vision Video visualizes
the heart of the organization
It’s
all feel…
Bert
Decker has proven track record for results by Vision Videos. His
auteur approach utilizes his years of award winning documentary
filmmaking. Quality and style are there, but the hallmarks of
his approach show reality and human beauty at an emotional, visceral
level. He captures this by using the technology of Digital Video
which enables one-man taping, and fast production. He is an expert
in DV cinema verite. The same talent of one mind is at work when
talking, interviewing and shooting footage, for he is editing
in his head. And his broad experience in communications training,
TV interviewing, professional speaking, along with his executive
and business acumen add to the ability to get the best.