COURSE CURRICULUM

  • 01
    INTRODUCTION // Before We Get Started
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    • Welcome to MODULE 2: Production, or How to Capture Your Story
    • What is production?
    • How to Use This Online Course
  • 02
    A House Without Snakes, by Daniel Koehler
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    • WATCH THE FILM: A House Without Snakes
    • DIRECTOR DEBRIEF: Interview w/ Daniel Koehler
  • 03
    SECTION 1 // How do I CAPTURE the visual elements of my story?
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    • LESSON 1: What are the essential elements of documentaries?
    • LESSON 2: How can I use my camera to capture a story?
    • LESSON 3: How can I ensure a successful shoot?
    • What are your key takeaways? (2.1)
  • 04
    SECTION 2 // How do I RECORD high quality audio?
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    • LESSON 1: Strategies for recording location audio
    • What are your key takeaways? (2.2)
  • 05
    SECTION 3 // How do I UTILIZE basic lighting tools and techniques?
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    • LESSON 1: Strategies for utilizing natural light
    • LESSON 2: What simple lighting tools and techniques can I use to improve my shots?
    • What are your key takeaways? (2.3)
  • 06
    SECTION 4 // How do I CONDUCT an interview?
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    • LESSON 1: Getting ready for the interview
    • LESSON 2: What questions should I ask my characters?
    • LESSON 3: Interview Etiquette and Technique – Prepping the Location
    • LESSON 4: Interview Etiquette and Technique – Conducting the Interview
    • What are your key takeaways? (2.4)
  • 07
    SECTION 5 // How do I PREPARE footage for editing?
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    • LESSON 1: Why (and how) should I backup my footage?
    • What are your key takeaways? (2.5)
  • 08
    STUDENT FEEDBACK
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    • What are your key takeaways? (MODULE 2)