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Documentary Filmmaking with Soul

How to Create a Modern, Cinematic, Story-Driven Documentary from Start to Finish- An Emmy Award-winning approach!
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9.7

Freshness

9.6

Popularity

8.9

Material

How to Create a Modern
Platform: Udemy
Video: 1h 48m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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9.7 / 10
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Video Score: 7.8 / 10
The course includes 1h 48m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 2 hours 27 minutes of 15 Documentary Filmmaking courses on Udemy.
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About the course

Learn an Emmy-award winning documentary filmmaking technique!

It’s time documentaries get a fresh lift. Typically, they are taught with outdated methods which stem from the 90’s, with boring talking heads and bad imagery. This class, instead, teaches you how to make modern, cinematic, and story-driven character docs that engage viewers both visually and emotionally.
This class will cover the whole documentary filmmaking lifecycle, covering how to plan, how to shoot, and how to edit. Part travelogue, part course, this course will show you how to craft a resonant documentary film with the hand of an artisan and eye of a storyteller. Showing behind-the-scenes footage, they bring you along Dandan’s journey of making her beautiful short doc in Tokyo about a female boxer, also known as “The Japanese Million Dollar Baby.”
All of the lessons are designed to be applicable, get straight-to-the-point, and use minimal affordable equipment. They present Dandan’s signature filmmaking approach, where you’ll get to travel with a light footprint and gain access to your character’s world in a natural, non-intrusive way.
By the end of this course, you will have all the knowledge, confidence, and a complete roadmap needed to make your first documentary short.

Come join us in this creative adventure!

What can you learn from this course?

✓ Plan, shoot, and edit a strong, cinematic documentary with deep storytelling roots.
✓ Conduct powerful, story-driven interviews.
✓ Cultivate your ability to see, listen, and feel your way into your stories, so every decision is intentional.
✓ Compose and light for cinematic images.
✓ Use audio recording equipment to get high quality sound.
✓ Use Adobe Premiere pro to edit and refine their footage.
✓ Develop an eye for location scouting.
✓ Develop the “Shooting for the Edit” mindset.
✓ Approach doc filmmaking as a craft.

What you need to start the course?

• A dSLR camera, an Adobe Premiere Pro free trial, a tripod, and basic audio recording equipment.

Who is this course is made for?

• Anyone who wants to learn how to make a story-driven, cinematic, and engaging documentary.
• No previous experience necessary.

Are there coupons or discounts for Documentary Filmmaking with Soul ? What is the current price?

The course costs $17.99. And currently there is a 82% discount on the original price of the course, which was $99.99. So you save $82 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $13.3 of 15 Documentary Filmmaking courses. So this course is 35% more expensive than the average Documentary Filmmaking course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Documentary Filmmaking with Soul course?

YES, Documentary Filmmaking with Soul has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Documentary Filmmaking with Soul course, but there is a $82 discount from the original price ($99.99). So the current price is just $17.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Dandan Liu?

Dandan Liu has created 9 courses that got 1,065 reviews which are generally positive. Dandan Liu has taught 7,599 students and received a 4.6 average review out of 1,065 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Dandan Liu is an instructor that you can trust.
Documentary Filmmaker | Contemplative Creative
Hi there! I’m Dandan, an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker, creative educator, and monk-at-heart living in the Italian countryside.
As a self-taught filmmaker, I started making films while on a 4 year journey living in monasteries around the world. One film led to the next, and after persevering for many years, I found myself working full time on film crews and streaming my films on Roku, Apple TV, museums, trains, and airplanes.
I’m passionate about teaching filmmaking, because I believe that everyone can make amazing films without spending thousands of dollars or years in film school. My classes differ from others in that they emphasize an artisanal approach, using minimal, lightweight equipment to craft high quality, resonant films.
My other passion is helping others cultivate creative mindfulness practices. I truly believe that staying present and connected with yourself is the foundation for success in every area of life.
The fun awaits. Check out my courses below! Feel free to connect with me on instagram too @inuastudio.
Cheering you on,
Dandan
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9.6

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Popularity

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Material

Platform: Udemy
Video: 1h 48m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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