The Art of Filming and Editing Documentaries
The protagonists and locations 2
A course by Juan Rayos , Photographer and Filmmaker
About the video: The protagonists and locations 2
Overview
“Where does the documentary take place? The location is so important that sometimes it becomes another protagonist. We are going to see how to choose it and fixate on it, giving it the importance it needs.”
In this video lesson Juan Rayos addresses the topic: The protagonists and locations 2, 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
“Protagonists and Locations Locations are a key element within the documentary. Bear in mind that documentaries are audiovisual, but the visual comes first. The images enter through our eyes first, and often, we start with images of places. Locations act as the initial compass for your documentary. You have to really consider why you’ve chosen one or another, for what reason and to what end. I like to think about locations like another character in the film. In terms of character, personality, tone... A place in nature can be cold, full of ice, with blue colors, and that helps us to tell a v...”
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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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