Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
THE LENS | they shot Adolescence: bhpho.to/41dZh3D
THE ZILLION DOLLAR KIT | The whole dang lens kit: 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: bit.ly/2UUKAjC
ASSETS | Where I get all my assets for YouTube and filmmaking: tinyurl.com/3hemcpx8
MUSIC | Sign up for a free Musicbed account to listen for yourself: fm.pxf.io/c/3541609/1347628/16252
MY GEAR LIST
The BEST MIC Cos-11 Mic: bhpho.to/3XRbvyp [BH]
My Camera: bhpho.to/3Wj3XU4 [BH]
My Lens 28-45mm 1.8f: bhpho.to/4bS6Dwt [BH]
My Lens 24-70mm 2.8f: bhpho.to/3VYS3Nr [BH]
Mic Stickies: bhpho.to/4cUdDd6 [BH]
Senheisser Mic: bit.ly/3VWZTbO
Senheisser EW-DP: bit.ly/3VZ1ttB
Ultra light Camera Arm: tinyurl.com/459dzkt9
Mist Filter: amzn.to/4f3HstF [Amazon]
My Sennheiser In-ear headphones: amzn.to/3zmPc9t [Amazon]
Sony Hotshoe Mic Packs: bhpho.to/45Yhh3e [BH]
Card Reader & Case: amzn.to/3VSrY2F [Amazon]
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 theartofdocumentary.com
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: markbone.com
Follow me: 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.
THE LENS | they shot Adolescence: bhpho.to/41dZh3D
THE ZILLION DOLLAR KIT | The whole dang lens kit: 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: bit.ly/2UUKAjC
ASSETS | Where I get all my assets for YouTube and filmmaking: tinyurl.com/3hemcpx8
MUSIC | Sign up for a free Musicbed account to listen for yourself: fm.pxf.io/c/3541609/1347628/16252
MY GEAR LIST
The BEST MIC Cos-11 Mic: bhpho.to/3XRbvyp [BH]
My Camera: bhpho.to/3Wj3XU4 [BH]
My Lens 28-45mm 1.8f: bhpho.to/4bS6Dwt [BH]
My Lens 24-70mm 2.8f: bhpho.to/3VYS3Nr [BH]
Mic Stickies: bhpho.to/4cUdDd6 [BH]
Senheisser Mic: bit.ly/3VWZTbO
Senheisser EW-DP: bit.ly/3VZ1ttB
Ultra light Camera Arm: tinyurl.com/459dzkt9
Mist Filter: amzn.to/4f3HstF [Amazon]
My Sennheiser In-ear headphones: amzn.to/3zmPc9t [Amazon]
Sony Hotshoe Mic Packs: bhpho.to/45Yhh3e [BH]
Card Reader & Case: amzn.to/3VSrY2F [Amazon]
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 theartofdocumentary.com
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: markbone.com
Follow me: 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.

![This documentary took 5 years. What we learned
Check out Descript for free: https://descript.1stcollab.com/markbone
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)








