Creating Documentary Short Films with a DSLR Camera

Overview

“The preparation of the interview is as important as the moment of the REC. Often what we imagine in our shooting plan will have to change due to lighting or ambient sound. We have to be flexible in this step and have the patience to choose the perfect location for the recording. This is our first contact with our character and making her comfortable to tell her story in the most natural way possible is an essential part of our work.”

In this video lesson Rafa Jacinto addresses the topic: Before Shooting, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating Documentary Short Films with a DSLR Camera. Produce a complete audiovisual project from script to post-production using your DSLR camera.

Partial transcription of the video

“Before recording In this class, I will show you what my first encounter with the character is like. I arrive at her house, we talk. I have my plan in mind, but I'll see if I can do it or if I will need to adapt to the conditions of the place. -Hi, good day. Everything is good? You may come in. I arrived at Angélica's house. I had already seen the video she sent me, I had already done research on it, but whenever I arrive at someone’s home, I try to have an informal conversation in the beginning to break the ice, to know more. Sometimes, what she says in that first conversation, helps me to ...”

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Course summary for: Creating Documentary Short Films with a DSLR Camera

• Level: Beginner
• 98% positive reviews (156)
• 4192 students
• 4 units
• 18 lessons (3h 9m)
• 5 downloads

• Category

  Photography & Video

• Software

  Adobe Premiere

• Areas

  Audiovisual Production, Film, Filmmaking, TV, Video, Video Editing