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Documentary Directing Training

Documentary Directing Training
flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country

What will I learn?

This course offers a practical guide to directing documentaries, teaching you to select engaging characters, structure three-act stories, plan shoots, refine visuals and audio, manage ethics, and develop a unique viewpoint based on research and community involvement.

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Develop skills

  • Story design: Create concise, character-led three-act documentary stories.
  • Directing on set: Manage small teams, schedule 10-12 day shoots, and control costs.
  • Visual and sound style: Select cameras, music, and audio to boost emotional impact.
  • Ethics and access: Obtain consents, safeguard participants, and involve communities securely.
  • Authorial voice: Develop a distinct, ethical perspective supported by verified research.

Suggested summary

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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