The Art of Filming and Editing Documentaries
Presentation
A course by Juan Rayos , Photographer and Filmmaker
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“Hello, I am Juan Rayos, filmmaker and photographer, and in this lesson I am going to tell you my story. I have been making independent documentaries for more than 10 years. I have dealt with topics such as the world of skateboarding, travel as a path to self-improvement, the creative process and popular traditions. ”
In this video lesson Juan Rayos addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: The Art of Filming and Editing Documentaries. Learn how to make a documentary on a small budget, from the initial idea to the final edit.
Partial transcription of the video
“Introduction Hi, and welcome to my course. I'm Juan Rayos. I’ll teach you how to make a documentary from start to finish. In this lesson, I’ll tell you a bit about myself so you get to know me better. When I was young, I was a pretty restless child. My mother did photography, and I would grab the camera. That’s how I got started: through my mom’s camera and darkroom. I was very intrigued to see the darkroom where she shut the door, turned off the lights, and busied herself with the liquids and chemicals. She spent more time experimenting in the darkroom than taking the photos themselves. I ...”
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Course summary for: The Art of Filming and Editing Documentaries
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Category
Photography & Video -
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DaVinci Resolve -
Areas
Film, Video & TV, Filmmaking, Video
Juan Rayos
A course by Juan Rayos
Juan Rayos is a photographer and filmmaker living in Madrid who has made a variety of documentaries on a range of topics like creative processes, urban culture, self-discovery, and travel as the path to self-improvement. He has also worked as an advertising producer making spots for brands like Zara, adidas, Ecoalf, and McDonald’s, as well as for institutions like the Reina Sofía Museum and the Royal Spanish Academy.
Juan's first feature-length documentary Endless Roads was broadcast in episodes on Vimeo and YouTube and racked up more than 11 million views and a Staff Pick. He followed it with Caballos Salvajes, Los primeros días, and La Sonrisa Verdadera, which was nominated at the Málaga Film Festival. He has also directed more experimental pieces and IN CINEMA, a series of video essays covering curious topics such as the use of circles, kisses, and pistols in the history of cinema.
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