6-Day Documentary Video Workshop February 23, 2009

V Documentary/DV Journalist

Make a short documentary, or at least go thru the process of making a film in our most popular workshop.

Understand different approaches to editing, watch examples of documentary films as you craft your own. A Hands-on workshop in which everyone is trained in basic Final Cut pro and provided their own computer during class time. No Experience Necessary

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DV Documentary/DV Journalist 6 Day workshop

Workshop meets for six days in a row from 10:00am to 7:00pm, Monday thru Saturday. Class members will go thru the process of creating their own short documentary on one of San Francisco's world famous neighborhoods.

The North Beach / Fisherman's Wharf section of San Francisco will be the focus for your documentary film. Students can make films about local poets, artists. performers. shops and even explore the nightlife of this colorful neighborhood.

The class will learn how to produce, direct and edit a documentary using this fun project as a learning experience. Class will also view and discuss selected documentaries.

This class will cover:

* Basic Video Camera Operation
* Audio
* Selecting the best mics
* Documentary pre-production and scripting
* The Organic Documentary Approach
* Understanding the "Story Question"
* Role of Themes and or Conflict in a Documentary
* Character development
* Interview techniques
* The different documentary styles and approaches
* The "Five Elements of Documentary Production"
* Hands-on DV Camera use and tips
* How to shoot an Interview
* Professional Lighting seminar
* Audio seminar
* Documentary story telling
* How to Build the "Sound Bite Train"

Special attention will be paid to the editing process
A Hands-on Experience at

* DV Editing with Final Cut Pro
* Organizing Raw Documentary Footage
* Creating a rough Outline
* Editing techniques and styles
* Split edits
* Condensing the interview
* Using Text for Story telling
* Importing CD music into Final Cut Pro
* Using Key frames to Zoom thru Photos
* Understanding rendering and nesting using FCP
* Scripting the voice over
* Voice over tips
* Exporting out of Final Cut Pro
* How to make DVDs with Apple idvd

Every Student is provided with their own computer and
software during class. Students are encouraged to
bring their own camera.

Class Cost:

$995.00
$25.00 equip fee

Official Website: http://www.dvworkshops.com/dvdocumentary.html