video biography

How to Shoot Video Biographies

Shooting a video biography is a way to honor a friend, a relative, a colleague, or a pillar of the community. Allen Bronstein, who has shot many video biographies, tells how to do it.

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“The Juggler”: how to shoot a video biography

All around us are people with astonishing skills and stories—too often invisible and uncelebrated.  But armed with your mobile and a few questions, you can put the spotlight on  these stars. Here’s an example—a two-minute iPhone 5 video of Dan Mankin, the director of a community and cultural center in West Marin California. Typically, Dan…

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