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Create a short character documentary (In a Day with No Budget)

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Overview

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Hello, and welcome!

 In this course, you will learn how you can find, structure, shoot, and share a story you are passionate about.

I will cover every stage of my creative process from finding the story or subject of your short documentary to shooting and editing.

 Lessons cover:

  • Pre-production: discovering and researching your subject
  • Production:  tactical tips for capturing visuals and audio when it's just you and a single camera (in a day).
  • Post-production: editing tips for rhythm, pace, and style

 You'll learn how to create the kind of character-driven video portraits that distinguish great filmmakers.

 This class is perfect for filmmakers, documentarians, journalists, and all creative storytellers passionate to tell compelling narratives about the stories all around us.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Finding Documentary ideas 1
  • Finding Documentary ideas 2
  • Reaching out to your subject
  • Pre-interviewing process
  • Prepping your subject
  • Location
  • Approaching the story
  • Equipment: Camera, Lenses
  • Equipment: Audio
  • Equipment: Lights
  • Shot-list
  • Interview Questions
  • Filming your Interview
  • Editing
  • Music
  • Final thoughts

Taught by

Luchia Dragosh

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