Documentary Filmmaking from Scratch
A course by JRVISUALS , Filmmakers
Learn how to develop an audiovisual piece from the initial idea to the post-production process and visually communicate your story
Learn how to develop an audiovisual piece from the initial idea to the post-production process and visually communicate your story
Film has the power to transport you to another world. Discover how to create your own cinematic world alongside filmmakers Jose Prada and Rene Strgar. In this course, get a closer look at the audiovisual industry and learn how to make your ideas into a cinematographic reality.
Discover documentary filmmaking by getting a complete walkthrough of the process. Jose and Rene teach you how to explore an idea, materialize it through film, and finalize it though post-production.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 14 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (152)
- 6,250 students
- 18 lessons (2h 5m)
- 14 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PremiereWhat is this course's project?
Make a documentary or short film of your choice from start to finish.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in making films or learning how to work with film equipment.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, you need a camera; it could be a professional one or a smartphone. You also need access to a computer with video editing software like Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve. Jose and Rene give you a list of other (inexpensive but efficient) equipment they work with like tripods, microphones, light stands, and more.
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Jose Prada is a Spanish filmmaker who made his cross-over to the audiovisual world in 2003. Rene Strgar is a professional snowboarder-turned-filmmaker after suffering an injury in 2007. The two met in London, and eventually founded JRVisuals.
Together, they have worked with industry giants like L’Oréal, Red Bull, Zara, NHS, Fourpure Brewery, Sambrook’s Brewery, Tefal, Eating Europe, Italcream coffee, and Neverland Festival among others. They are also recipients of numerous awards like Nespresso Talents Spain (2017 & 2019) and Official Selection from Cinema Shots (2020).
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Influences
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U2
Introduction to Filmmaking
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Filmmaking in the Internet Era
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Basic Concepts to Get Started
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The Short Documentary and the Portrait Genre
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U3
Before the Shooting
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Choosing the Topic and Working with the Subject
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Location Scouting
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Putting Everything onto Paper
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U4
The Shooting
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Equipment and Basics
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A Quick Guide to Understanding Light
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Camera Settings
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The Interview
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The B-Roll or Inserts
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U5
Post-production: Putting It All Together
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How to Approach the Editing
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The Principles of Editing
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The Editing Process
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Exporting Your Masterpiece
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Ryan
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FP
Final project
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Documentary Filmmaking from Scratch
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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janaka_samarakoon
PlusVery helpful. Great explanation. Empathetic approach. I highly recommend.
dodytperera
Great explanations. I like the course and helped me understand more about video. This course gave me a professional touch to my projects.
en.yel30
Momentaneamente, estoy a mitad del curso, pero me parece muy interesante y completo en base a las tecnicas y las historias que quiero contar.
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diazrialcarmen
El curso es claro y motivador. Hace que puedas estructurar las ideas y plasmarlas en el documental con facilidad.
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andrea.boibk71
It was well crafted, simple to follow, and provided useful skills and knowledge. The course's simplicity made it accessible for beginners like myself, and its well-organized structure guided me through each step of the filmmaking process seamlessly. The content was rich with practical insights and real-world examples, which enhanced my learning experience and equipped me with the skills necessary to create my own documentaries.