Module #1 Introduction to Documentary Film Editing Overview of the documentary film editing process, importance of editing in documentaries, and course objectives
Module #2 Understanding Documentary Storytelling Fundamentals of storytelling in documentaries, narrative structures, and character development
Module #3 Preparing for the Edit Organizing footage, creating a rough cut, and setting up a project in your NLE (non-linear editing) software
Module #4 Visual Storytelling Techniques Using visual elements to tell a story, including shot selection, pacing, and camera angles
Module #5 Working with Interviews Editing interview footage, including selecting sound bites, creating a narrative flow, and using B-roll
Module #6 Cutting for Continuity Maintaining continuity in your edit, including matching action, handling jump cuts, and using transitions
Module #7 Pacing and Rhythm Controlling the pacing and rhythm of your edit, including using music, sound effects, and silence
Module #8 Sound Design for Documentaries Designing and editing sound for documentaries, including recording, mixing, and syncing
Module #9 Music in Documentaries Using music effectively in documentaries, including clearing rights, selecting scores, and mixing music
Module #10 Adding Motion Graphics and Titles Creating and incorporating motion graphics, titles, and lower-thirds into your documentary
Module #11 Color Correction and Grading Enhancing the visual aesthetic of your documentary through color correction and grading
Module #12 Working with Archival Footage Incorporating archival footage into your documentary, including clearing rights and integrating with modern footage
Module #13 Creating a Rough Cut Assembling a rough cut of your documentary, including organizing footage and creating a narrative structure
Module #14 Refining the Edit Refining your edit, including tightening up the narrative, making cuts, and adding transitional elements
Module #15 Getting Feedback and Revising Soliciting and incorporating feedback, making revisions, and finalizing your edit
Module #16 Finalizing the Picture Lock Finalizing the picture lock, including making final cuts, adding final sound design elements, and preparing for color grading
Module #17 Sound Mixing and Final Audio Mixing and finalizing the audio for your documentary, including balancing levels and creating a final mix
Module #18 Color Grading and Final Image Finalizing the color grade and image for your documentary, including making final adjustments and creating a final export
Module #19 Exporting and Delivering the Final Product Exporting and delivering the final product, including creating a master file, making duplicates, and preparing for distribution
Module #20 Advanced Editing Techniques Exploring advanced editing techniques, including multi-camera editing, 360-degree video, and VR editing
Module #21 Ethics and Responsibility in Documentary Editing Exploring the ethical considerations of documentary editing, including fair use, copyright, and representation
Module #22 Collaboration and Communication in the Edit Suite Effective collaboration and communication strategies for working with directors, producers, and other stakeholders
Module #23 Case Studies:Successful Documentary Edits Analyzing successful documentary edits, including case studies and interviews with industry professionals
Module #24 Industry Trends and Emerging Technologies Exploring current trends and emerging technologies in documentary film editing, including AI-assisted editing and remote collaboration
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Film Editing Techniques for Documentaries career
