Roll yourself into one all-singing, all-dancing, fabulous self-shooter, confident and director with two upcoming courses at DFG.
Self Shooting for Documentary13-14 April
It is now an increasingly common industry requirement that documentary filmmakers should be able to self-shoot. Do you know how to get the most out of a DV camera? Want to get the best sound for your film?
This intensive two-day workshop will guide you through the complex workings and potential of the HDv camera and cover how to record good quality sound on your shoot.
The course is taught on the Sony Z1, the camera of choice for many documentary filmmakers. Through a series of practical exercises, you will learn how to identify the potential, and work with the limitations, of your documentary subject matter and location, and create a customised ‘look’ for your film using the variety of settings on the camera menu. You'll also get to grips with the range of sound equipment you are likely to use or encounter as a self shooter - and how you should use it.
Interviewing and Directing Workshop17-18 April
Hone both your directing and interviewing techniques with this two-day intensive workshop. Through hands-on practical exercises (using a Sony Z1 camera) and team-work you will get to grips with basic documentary styles, and how to work independently as well as in a small crew. Participants will be introduced to a range of different interview styles and techniques, and through practical exercises and demonstration you will explore the core skills involved in this process including the golden rules of open questioned interviewing, how to prepare an interview and how to bring out the best in your subjects.
For more info or to book your place:
www.dfgdocs.com/training
t: 020 7249 6600
e: training@dfgdocs.com