Creating Documentary Short Films with a DSLR Camera
A course by Rafa Jacinto , Photographer and Filmmaker
Produce a complete audiovisual project from script to post-production using your DSLR camera
Produce a complete audiovisual project from script to post-production using your DSLR camera
Short documentaries have the power to tell moving stories that convey complex emotions in just a few minutes of condensed images and sounds. Free your creativity with Rafael Jacinto, photographer and filmmaker who has worked with big-name clients like Nikon, Nike, and Converse, and explore his tricks and techniques to tell stories through a lens.
In this course, learn how to create a mini documentary from script to post-production using a DSLR camera and transform any story into a powerful visual narrative.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 17 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (152)
- 3,981 students
- 18 lessons (3h 9m)
- 17 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PremiereWhat is this course's project?
Create a mini documentary about a person of your choice from script to post-production.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in photography, cinema, and audiovisual narratives that tell original stories.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge of film production is needed, but Rafael recommends having a solid understanding of how to work your own recording gear.
This course focuses on film production with a DSLR camera, but it can be completed with a mirrorless, compact, or cell phone camera. Other essential materials include a computer with an editing program like Adobe Premiere.
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A course by Rafa Jacinto
Rafael Jacinto is a photographer with more than 20 years of experience who gradually began to focus on filmmaking and direction in 2009. DSLR cameras have always been his form of artistic expression as they allow him to take photos and film video without changing equipment.
He’s participated in international photography festivals like The New York Photo Festival and PHotoESPAÑA, and is co-founder of the Cia de Foto photography group. He’s worked on advertising campaigns for clients like Nikon, Nike, Converse, Martini, Basico, Vivo and Brastemp, among others.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparing the Documentary Short Film
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How a DSLR Camera Works
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Equipment
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Character Choice and Research
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Script
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U3
Time to Go Shooting
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Before Shooting
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Set and Equipment Configuration
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Interview Capture
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Cover Images
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U4
Editing and Releasing Documentary Short Films
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File Transfer and Folder Organization
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Adobe Premiere Pro Edition 1
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Adobe Premiere Pro Edition 2
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Adobe Premiere Pro Edition 3
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Adobe Premiere Pro Edition 4
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Finalization, Color Correction and Export
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The Importance of Documentary Short Films and Dissemination of Your Project
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Final Result: The Interview
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FP
Final project
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Creating Documentary Short Films with a DSLR Camera
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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.
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tinolemos
Excelente curso!
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artista_roger
Me agrado mucho, pues me enseño a seguir un esquema y estructura que conllev hacer un cortometraje documental.
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alsilveira
Ótimo!
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leonfractal
Me gusto mucho la metodica del Profesor Rafa Jacinto! creo que sabe muy bien lo que quiere y me gusto lo sencillo pero muy bien cuidado que fue su fotografia en todo momento! por su puesto que es un gran curso, ideal para quien tiene nociones de video pero quiere resolver dudas!
Rafa es un Filmmaker 360° sabe resolver y exprimir todo de cada proyecto se su carrera
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caacampo
Um curso simples mas bem objetivo. Didática muito boa.
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