Ken Burns Teaches Documentary Filmmaking
About Course
Learn the art of documentary filmmaking from renowned director Ken Burns in this free MasterClass course. Ken Burns Teaches Documentary Filmmaking covers everything from initial concept development to final editing, equipping you with the skills to create powerful and engaging documentaries. Discover Ken’s techniques for distilling complex narratives into captivating stories and learn how to “wake the dead” and bring their stories to life.
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Course Content
Ken Burns Teaches Documentary Filmmaking
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A Message from the Professor
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Introduction
04:35 -
What It Takes
15:14 -
Choosing Your Story
10:20 -
Finding Your Story Within The Subject
13:26 -
Telling A True Story
09:37 -
Treatments, Pitching and Funding
13:38 -
Structuring A Documentary Narrative
14:34 -
Sourcing Archival Materials
12:38 -
Shaping Nonfiction Characters
09:26 -
Case Study The Vietnam War Episode Boards
08:07 -
Writing a Script
18:50 -
Visual Storytelling Cinematic Techniques
14:37 -
Visual Storytelling Unforgivable Blackness Case Study
10:23 -
Selecting Interview Subjects
08:57 -
Conducting an Interview
12:06 -
Case Study Navigating a Challenging Interview
12:24 -
Nonfiction Cinematography
17:08 -
The Power of Music
15:00 -
Editing Process
10:34 -
Editing Principles
10:23 -
Editing Case Study The Vietnam War Introduction
18:41 -
Recording and Using Voice Over
09:29 -
Sound Design
11:19 -
The Artist Responsibility
05:12 -
Sharing Your Film
06:29 -
Jump The Chasm
03:03
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