Producing Documentries

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Course Description: This course provides an in-depth exploration of documentary film production. Students will learn about the history of documentary filmmaking, research and development of story ideas, funding and budgeting, production planning, shooting and editing techniques, and distribution strategies.

The course will also cover various legal and ethical issues related to documentary filmmaking.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the history and theory of documentary filmmaking
  • Develop skills in research and story development
  • Understand the budgeting and financing of documentary films
  • Develop skills in pre-production planning, production, and post-production
  • Develop skills in shooting and editing techniques
  • Understand the legal and ethical issues related to documentary filmmaking
  • Develop an understanding of distribution strategies for documentaries
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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the history and theory of documentary filmmaking
  • Develop skills in research and story development
  • Understand the budgeting and financing of documentary films
  • Develop skills in pre-production planning, production, and post-production
  • Develop skills in shooting and editing techniques
  • Understand the legal and ethical issues related to documentary filmmaking
  • Develop an understanding of distribution strategies for documentaries

Course Content

I. Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking
Overview of documentary film History of documentary filmmaking Types of documentary films Defining the documentary genre

II. Story Development and Research
Research and story development Finding and developing a story idea Conducting research and interviews Storytelling techniques

III. Budgeting and Financing
Budgeting for documentary films Fundraising and financing Grants, sponsorships, and crowdfunding Legal and financial considerations

IV. Pre-Production Planning
Project development and planning Pre-production timeline Location scouting and logistics Equipment and crew requirements

V. Production
Camera techniques and shooting styles Sound recording and mixing Lighting and framing Directing and working with talent

VI. Post-Production
Video editing techniques Sound editing and design Color grading and correction Special effects and animation

VII. Legal and Ethical Issues
Legal issues in documentary filmmaking Ethics in documentary filmmaking Privacy, confidentiality, and consent Copyright and fair use

VIII. Distribution and Promotion
Distribution strategies Film festival circuit Broadcast and online distribution Promotion and marketing

IX. Final Project
Developing a documentary project Pitching a documentary Production and post-production of a short documentary

X. Conclusion
Recap of key concepts and topics covered Discussion of the role of documentary film in contemporary society Future directions in documentary filmmaking

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