The document provides an overview of the process of making a documentary from start to finish. It discusses the essential elements of a documentary including images, sound, and edits. It describes the roles of a documentary team such as the executive producer, producer, researcher, writer, cameraperson, editor, and talent. It outlines the three stages of documentary making: pre-production including planning, production including shooting, and post-production including editing. It provides examples and considerations for each stage of the documentary making process.