Case Study: Self Reflection – A Short Documentary on Craig Cooper
Project: Mini Documentary
Subject: Craig Cooper – Musician & Album Release
Production: Solo Filmmaking by Tim D
Subject: Craig Cooper – Musician & Album Release
Production: Solo Filmmaking by Tim D
The Brief
Craig Cooper, a close friend and musician, had just released an album centered around self-reflection. To dive deeper into the project, we created a short documentary that explored his creative process, personal growth, and the meaning behind the music.
Our Approach
🎤 Authentic, In-the-Moment Interview – We picked a random outdoor location, setting up battery-powered lights to create a moody, intimate atmosphere.
📸 Multi-Discipline Visuals – The documentary weaves together raw interview footage, cinematic portraits, and music videos shot for the project, creating a layered, immersive storytelling experience.
🎬 Crew of One, Maximum Impact – With just one person handling the entire production, the project remained nimble, intimate, and true to the personal nature of the album.
📸 Multi-Discipline Visuals – The documentary weaves together raw interview footage, cinematic portraits, and music videos shot for the project, creating a layered, immersive storytelling experience.
🎬 Crew of One, Maximum Impact – With just one person handling the entire production, the project remained nimble, intimate, and true to the personal nature of the album.
The Result
A stripped-down, deeply personal documentary that captures the essence of Craig’s album—showing not just the music, but the introspection, passion, and emotion behind it.
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