Documentary school training courses in Ann Arbor, MI (public, in-house or online)

This class covers the basics of modern digital documentary filmmaking, from philosophy through production and editing. It’s a fast-paced mix of screenings, demonstrations, and hands-on work with some of the best current digital filmmaking tools, such as Sony HDV cameras and audio equipment, portable lighting kits, professional tripods and Final Cut Studio 2 for post-production and editing. You’ll learn about storytelling methods, advanced shooting techniques, microphones and audio recording...

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This is an advanced videography course focusing on the documentary from both a production and a theoretical standpoint. Students will develop and produce their own documentary throughout the semester.