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Documentary Filmmaker Course
Unlock your potential as a documentary filmmaker with our comprehensive course designed for cinema pros. Get stuck in with research techniques to identify social issues, collect background info, and understand different points of view. Master the basics of telling a good story by grabbing the audience's attention, putting your message across clearly, and developing storylines. Improve your skills in planning before you film, shooting techniques, and editing video. Get proper hands-on experience by submitting projects and getting feedback, making sure your documentaries really grab people and give them something to think about.
- Master research techniques: Identify and analyse important social issues.
- Craft compelling narratives: Hook the audience with impactful storytelling.
- Plan pre-production: Storyboard, choose your subjects, and sort out your locations.
- Hone filming skills: Use cameras properly, record good sound, and get the lighting right.
- Edit with precision: Use software to create films that flow nicely and look professional.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate recognized by MEC
What will I learn?
Unlock your potential as a documentary filmmaker with our comprehensive course designed for cinema pros. Get stuck in with research techniques to identify social issues, collect background info, and understand different points of view. Master the basics of telling a good story by grabbing the audience's attention, putting your message across clearly, and developing storylines. Improve your skills in planning before you film, shooting techniques, and editing video. Get proper hands-on experience by submitting projects and getting feedback, making sure your documentaries really grab people and give them something to think about.
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- Master research techniques: Identify and analyse important social issues.
- Craft compelling narratives: Hook the audience with impactful storytelling.
- Plan pre-production: Storyboard, choose your subjects, and sort out your locations.
- Hone filming skills: Use cameras properly, record good sound, and get the lighting right.
- Edit with precision: Use software to create films that flow nicely and look professional.
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