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Module 3: Make a Short Documentary

This is a multi part module to get you to practically learn how to apply storytelling techniques to everyday life. All humans are fascinating. None are boring! It is just up to you to find the key to their treasures. 

And the treasures are stories. Over a few weeks, we will prepare a shoot, spend a few days shooting, and then edit our material into a short mini documentary.

My plan at the end of the year is to release all of them togther as one film!

The coure will be using your telephone as your camera. There will be a very minimal startup cost for a microphone and a tripod which you will supply.

What you'll learn:

  • How to identify and prepare to capture a human story.
  • Preparing for a shoot - the recce, permissions, equipment
  • How to use your phone properly! They are great!
  • Shooting, interviewing, b-roll.
  • Editing your film in Davinci Resolve.

This module is designed for people who would like to experience the tangible process of film making from start to finish. Learn to capture stories from people around you.

I Will then guuide you towards how to enter a short documentary into film festivals and show you examples of short docs. Remember, it is a whole Oscar category!

Duration 8 hours divided over 4 weeks
Format Online class
Level Intermediate
Includes PDF booklet
Group Size Max 2 students
Price £1600

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