Moodboard
Expose
Progress presentation
Final movie
Reflection
Working on Vedi Napoli e poi muori was an important learning process for me, especially in terms of technical and practical aspects of documentary filmmaking. One of the main challenges was the sound. Since I mostly relied on the in-camera microphone and a simple recorder, the audio quality was not always as clear as I had hoped. For future projects, I would work with professional sound equipment, because I realized how essential sound is for atmosphere and authenticity in a documentary.
Another aspect was the camera work. The spontaneous and handheld style created an authentic energy, but it also led to many unstable shots. In the future, I would either work with more stable equipment or deliberately combine different aesthetics, such as mixing handheld or vintage-style shots with higher-quality, more stable images. This would create a richer visual texture and balance between immediacy and precision.
Overall, this project taught me that documentary filmmaking requires both flexibility and careful planning. I would put more emphasis on technical preparation next time, while still leaving room for spontaneous encounters and authentic voices – because it is precisely these voices that give Naples its unique identity.
