The mini-doc rests on the truth that every single person is worth getting to know. In practice this means that if you want to make mobile movies, there are plenty of subjects in your world. If you’ve never shot a mini-doc and want some basic tips, check out Bud Simpson’s “Tutorial One.” In 6 minutes, he covers sound, gear, lighting, and cinematography—using illustrations from his mini-doc “The Artist.” The presentation is clear and encouraging.

While Simpson  produced his tutorial in the old days (2015) using an iPhone 5, most of the advice remains valid and valuable.