The Art of Filming and Editing Documentaries
The shooting plan
A course by Juan Rayos , Photographer and Filmmaker
About the video: The shooting plan
Overview
“Now is the time to create a shooting plan taking into account the needs, the locations, the protagonists and the resources. Thanks to this document, you will optimize your recordings making the most of them.”
In this video lesson Juan Rayos addresses the topic: The shooting plan, 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
“Shooting Schedule In this lesson, I’ll explain what a shooting schedule is and how to work with one. In the shooting schedule, we’ll specify where we’ll film, what days, and with which protagonists as well as a general idea of the shot we’ll get with each one. It's also a good time to write down what our needs might be for both equipment and collaborations or anything else. There are lots of ways to do this. I adapted a document for myself that works well for me. Basically, we have a column with times, the times we’ll shoot, and then the days. It’s very basic and elemental. For each day, I’...”
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Course summary for: The Art of Filming and Editing Documentaries
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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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