Capturing a documentary involves shooting realistic events and stories in films or videos. It usually includes organizing, exploring, and pre-production work accompanied by the actual filming and post-production editing.

A few important elements to take into account while capturing a film documentary are mentioned below:

Planning and research:

This consists of identifying the story or subject you want to introduce, the comprehensive style and tone of the movie, and researching and deciding on locations. It is also essential to acquire the necessary permissions and releases from any individuals or organizations with a purpose to be featured in the documentary.

Pre-production:

This consists of assembling a crew, securing equipment, and creating an intensive shot list and schedule.

Filming:

This comprises capturing footage of the subject and story use of the gadget and crew accumulated in the course of pre-production. It is significant to be resilient and adapt to any unforeseen events which may arise during filming.

Post-production: This comprises footage editing, enumerating music and sound effects, and creating a final cut of the film. Besides having the necessary equipment to shoot good-quality footage, it's important to be aware of the ethics and legalities of filming people and locations. It is also essential to have a clear vision of the story you want to express, and to be innovative and spontaneous throughout the filming to capture the adventitious and compelling moments.