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Create a Powerful, Story-Driven Documentary Film That Makes an Impact

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Create a Powerful, Story-Driven Documentary Film That Makes an Impact

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About Create a Powerful, Story-Driven Documentary Film That Makes an Impact

Class Introduction

Class Project

Choosing a Story

Planning Your Film

Camera, Light, and Sound

Collecting Your Visual Materials

Writing a Documentary

Documentary Editing

Finishing and Polishing Your Film

Class Conclusion

What You Will Learn?

  • There is nothing more powerful than a well-told story. In this class, you will develop your storytelling skills, utilizing a camera as your tool and the moving image as your medium. Whether you are a first-time filmmaker, or a seasoned veteran, filmmaker Nora Long will guide you as you gain insights into how to sculpt and shape a story into an impactful, emotionally compelling short documentary film..
  • We will explore storytelling techniques that work best for documentary-style filmmaking to ensure your film is cinematic and engaging, such as:.
  • This class encourages you to be bold and creative, adventurous but decisive. Bring yourself and your unique artistry to the story and your film with your creative choices. After completing this course, you will have a complete toolset as a documentary filmmaker and be one step further on your journey as an impactful, empowered storyteller..