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Limited places available on this one day practical workshop on how to write, produce, direct, shoot, edit and sell documentary films on your own as a “one-man band”.

On many low-budget documentary films, you will frequently be the only crew so you have to know how to shoot and edit a film on your own. This workshop tells you exactly how!

This workshop is run by two self-shooting producer / directors with numerous broadcast credits. The workshop demonstrates techniques using a full HD Sony EX3 camera and offers the opportunity for participants to shoot interviews and documentary sequences.

Covering:

Pre-production:
Writing a proposal, preparing a budget and schedule, sources of finance, writing a documentary script, hiring the right kit, organising the location and a check-list of what to take with you. Plus choosing the right documentary style!

The shoot:
Practical demonstrations on how to set up and operate the camera and sound equipment, how to shoot sequences, cut-aways and how to interview your subject including what questions to ask and how to ask them!

Post-production:
Preparing transcripts of interviews, viewing rushes, how to paper edit, how to organise your off-line edit and basic editing principles, writing voice-over, choosing music, graphics, client/audience viewings, off-line changes, on-line, grade, marketing and selling your finished film!

Venue: Brighton Media Centre Film Studio
Central location: 5 mins walk from Brighton train station

Time: 10-5pm.

Cost:  £100 Normal Cost or £90 for students

Schedule

• 10:00 Introduction and discussion on the art and technique of documentary film-making
• 11:00 Everything you need to know about producing, pre-production and preparing to shoot your documentary film.
• Discussion on all aspects of post-production including writing script, offline and online editing, sound post & finishing your film.
• 13:00 Short lunch (not provided)
• 13:30 Practical demonstration of Self-Shooting, how to set up a digital camera, tripod sound & simple lights using professional digital film equipment.
• Practical shoot where all participants have a go at shooting sequences and interviews.
• 17:00 Wrap