The Art of Filming and Editing Documentaries
Starting to roll
A course by Juan Rayos , Photographer and Filmmaker
About the video: Starting to roll
Overview
“Next, we will analyze the necessary cinematographic resources and knowledge when it comes to telling a story in an audiovisual way. ”
In this video lesson Juan Rayos addresses the topic: Starting to roll, 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
“Starting to Film In this lesson, we’ll look at how to work outside. When I arrive at the location where I’ll work, I first look for where the sun is. The sun will be very important for the camera angle that you’ll use. If I have any ability to control what I’m seeing and to decide if the action will happen here or there, I’ll change my position to coordinate that. If the action’s location is nonnegotiable, I’ll have a margin to place myself more to the left or right and to use that natural light to get the best photography without bringing spotlights or extraneous elements. Once I’ve locate...”
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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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