The Art of Filming and Editing Documentaries

Get to know Juan Rayos as he explains how he got into photography and tells you about his first projects. He also describes his journey into filmmaking, from experimenting with short videos to making story-based documentaries, and shares the influences that inspired him along the way.

Next, discover the starting point for your creative process. Where do ideas come from? How do you transform them into a solid project? Juan helps you tackle these and other important questions by teaching you about basic concepts like documentary types, protagonists, locations, the script, and the shooting schedule.

Now get ready to hit the streets and start filming. Learn how to make your weakness work to your advantage and film on a small budget and with limited equipment. Then, discover how to set up, prepare for, and conduct interviews as well as tell your story using the right cinematic language.

Once you've got the raw footage, it's time to edit it all together. For Juan, this is a key part of the process and when your movie truly comes to life. Find the rhythm in your footage and experiment with music, color, and sound until you're happy with the final cut. Wrap up the course by looking at different options for publishing and promoting your work.