Learn the complete process of documentary filmmaking through comprehensive lectures covering essential attributes, topic selection, production planning, shooting techniques, interview methods, narrative structures, and post-production editing. Master the art of distinguishing documentaries from fiction films, develop research skills for compelling storytelling, understand crew roles and responsibilities, and gain practical knowledge in on-site filming and reality capture. Explore advanced concepts in narrative perspectives, picture and sound editing techniques, and discover how to craft effective commentary that enhances visual storytelling while maintaining audience engagement. Acquire hands-on experience in project proposal development, interview strategies, and popular expression techniques that will elevate your documentary production skills from concept to final delivery.
Overview
Syllabus
- Lecture One Categories and Attributes of Documentaries
- 1.1 Documentaries and Fictions
- 1.2 Analysis of the Definition of Documentary
- 1.3 Essential Attributes of Documentaries
- Lecture Two Topic Selection and Planning of Documentaries
- 2.1 Topic Selection and Value Elements of Documentaries
- 2.2 Topic Selection, Research and Demonstration of Documentaries
- 2.3 Topic Selection and Story Contradictions of Documentaries
- 2.4 Project Proposal Helper of Student Documentaries
- 2.5 Crew Roles of Student Documentaries
- Lecture Three Shooting and Interview of Documentaries
- 3.1 Shooting Preparation for Documentaries
- 3.2 Shooting Documentaries with Reality
- 3.3 Shooting Documentaries on Site
- 3.4 Interview Principles of Documentaries
- 3.5 Interview Strategies of Documentaries
- Lecture Four Narration and Editing of Documentaries
- 4.1 Narrative Perspectives of Documentaries
- 4.2 Narrative Structures of Documentaries
- 4.3 Editing Preparation of Documentaries
- 4.4 Picture Editing of Documentaries
- 4.5 Sound Editing of Documentaries
- Lecture Five Commentary Writing of Documentaries
- 5.1 The Ideal Relationship between Commentary and Picture of Documentaries
- 5.2 Commentary Writing of Documentaries in Coordination with Pictures
- 5.3 Commentary Writing of Documentaries in Popular Expression
Taught by
Chongqing University of Arts And Science
