Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This video is 1 of 80+ videos from our Documentary Foundations course, a step-by-step guide to creating your first documentary. Enrollment opens every Spring and Fall. Make sure to jump onto our waitlist over at theartofdocumentary.com
Get our Free Interview Lighting Checklist Guide here: https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/lighting-checklist
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - the most important part of your shot
0:40 - improve your filmmaking skills now
1:19 - grab the free interview lighting guide
1:56 - tutorial starts, how to color grade skin tones
3:55 - how to find your skin tone line in Davinci
5:45 - great tip color correcting between your ACAM and your BCAM
7:25 - color grading from big to small
9:00 - how to use the opposite color
11:20 - learn Hue vs Hue curve to compress skin tones
16:37 - fixing your White Balance
21:20 - dial in with Hue vs Saturation
23:20 - exposure first
28:50 - small glimpse into printer lights
33:04 - make a full time career as a DP
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: markbone.com
Follow me: instagram.com/markandrewbone
The PowerGrade from this video: https://shorturl.at/DQKy2
This video is 1 of 80+ videos from our Documentary Foundations course, a step-by-step guide to creating your first documentary. Enrollment opens every Spring and Fall. Make sure to jump onto our waitlist over at theartofdocumentary.com
Get our Free Interview Lighting Checklist Guide here: https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/lighting-checklist
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - the most important part of your shot
0:40 - improve your filmmaking skills now
1:19 - grab the free interview lighting guide
1:56 - tutorial starts, how to color grade skin tones
3:55 - how to find your skin tone line in Davinci
5:45 - great tip color correcting between your ACAM and your BCAM
7:25 - color grading from big to small
9:00 - how to use the opposite color
11:20 - learn Hue vs Hue curve to compress skin tones
16:37 - fixing your White Balance
21:20 - dial in with Hue vs Saturation
23:20 - exposure first
28:50 - small glimpse into printer lights
33:04 - make a full time career as a DP
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: markbone.com
Follow me: instagram.com/markandrewbone
The PowerGrade from this video: https://shorturl.at/DQKy2
![why Adolescence was shot on this one lens
THE LENS | they shot Adolescence: https://bhpho.to/41dZh3D
THE ZILLION DOLLAR KIT | The whole dang lens kit: https://bhpho.to/4190Hwk
FREE FILMMAKING RESOURCES:
Pro Interview Lighting Guide
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/pro-interview-lighting-guide
Interview Questions Playbook
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/interview-playbook
Interview Lighting Checklist (step-by-step)
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/lighting-checklist
Zero Budget Filmmaking Guide
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/zero-budget-doc
LUTS | Graded with my Cinema Pro Luts: https://bit.ly/2UUKAjC
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MY GEAR LIST
The BEST MIC Cos-11 Mic: https://bhpho.to/3XRbvyp [BH]
My Camera: https://bhpho.to/3Wj3XU4 [BH]
My Lens 28-45mm 1.8f: https://bhpho.to/4bS6Dwt [BH]
My Lens 24-70mm 2.8f: https://bhpho.to/3VYS3Nr [BH]
Mic Stickies: https://bhpho.to/4cUdDd6 [BH]
Senheisser Mic: https://bit.ly/3VWZTbO
Senheisser EW-DP: https://bit.ly/3VZ1ttB
Ultra light Camera Arm: https://tinyurl.com/459dzkt9
Mist Filter: https://amzn.to/4f3HstF [Amazon]
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Want to become a documentary filmmaker? Join the 8000+ filmmakers achieving their filmmaking dreams in our academy. Enrollment opens for spring and fall semesters. Find out more https://theartofdocumentary.com
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: https://markbone.com
Follow me: https://instagram.com/markandrewbone
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - why did “Adolescence” choose these lenses?
3:31 - brief history of Cooke lenses & why it matters
4:33 - this is a bit frustrating
5:20 - free resources for doc filmmakers
5:50 - the “Cooke Look”
7:43 - shooting with them in a doc scenario
9:08 - last thoughts
As an Amazon & BH Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. why Adolescence was shot on this one lens](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bNZPg7IUGac/mqdefault.jpg)

![This documentary took 5 years. What we learned
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Watch the Trailer for Clear Sky: https://youtu.be/2Ji-NRtU8t8
Want to learn more about documentary filmmaking? Check out our academy: https://theartofdocumentary.com
Graded with my Cinema Pro Luts: https://bit.ly/2UUKAjC
Sign up for a free Musicbed account to listen for yourself: https://fm.pxf.io/c/3541609/1347628/16252
Free Documentary Interview Question Guide: https://tinyurl.com/5ybn5pbd
MY GEAR:
The BEST MIC Cos-11 Mic: https://bhpho.to/3XRbvyp [BH]
My Camera: https://bhpho.to/3Wj3XU4 [BH]
My Lens 28-45mm 1.8f: https://bhpho.to/4bS6Dwt [BH]
My Lens 24-70mm 2.8f: https://bhpho.to/3VYS3Nr [BH]
Mic Stickies:https://bhpho.to/4cUdDd6 [BH]
Senheisser Mic: https://bit.ly/3VWZTbO
Senheisser EW-DP: https://bit.ly/3VZ1ttB
Ultra light Camera Arm: https://tinyurl.com/459dzkt9
Mist Filter: https://amzn.to/4f3HstF [Amazon]
Offbrand Powerblock: https://amzn.to/4cQh44b [Amazon]
My Sennheiser In-ear headphones: https://amzn.to/3zmPc9t [Amazon]
Sony Hotshoe Mic Packs: https://bhpho.to/45Yhh3e [BH]
Card Reader & Case: https://amzn.to/3VSrY2F [Amazon]
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - inception of the project
1:02 - composing a Hollywood level score
1:43 - prepare for multiple interviews in your doc
2:34 - handheld is a decision
3:31 - transcribe your footage
4:31 - a word from today’s sponsor
6:30 - conversation with director Michael del Monte
8:32 - establish firm deadlines
10:45 - the lie of passion projects
12:30 - final thoughts
As an Amazon & BH Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This documentary took 5 years. What we learned](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cAYorpu4iHc/mqdefault.jpg)







