Technological Aspects of Documentary Video Production: From Post-Production to Stabilisation Systems and Automatic Focusing

The purpose of the research is to identify the influence of modern technologies on the process of creating documentary videos and their importance for the development of this genre; to highlight the role of the post-production process in creating documentary videos and its impact on the narrative and the viewers’ impressions; to consider the principles of automatic focusing systems; to compare different types of stabilisation. Research methodology. The following methods were used: theoretical – to analyse scientific papers and publications related to modern technologies in video production and their impact on documentary video; analysis and synthesis – to study advanced technologies in video shooting and video processing, including post-production software, camera stabilisation systems, automatic focusing systems and their impact on video development; generalisation and systematisation – based on the source material and video, conclusions are drawn, and the theoretical basis of the study is systematised. Scientific novelty. The essence of the scientific novelty of the article lies in a thorough study of modern technologies that affect the production of documentary video content at all stages – from post-production to the shooting process. Analysing these technologies in the context of documentary cinema opens up new opportunities for creators. It contributes to the development of the video production industry, ensuring higher quality and impact of documentary works on modern society. Conclusions. The study analyses modern technologies that make creating documentary videos easier and improve quality. Advanced cameras, post-production software, stabilisation systems and automatic focusing are studied in detail. It was found that this allows for achieving high image standards and increasing production productivity. These technological innovations contribute to the development of documentary cinema and expand the creators’ opportunities to cover various aspects of society and nature.