Ken Burns – MasterClass – Teaches Documentary FilmmakingThe 5-time Emmy Award winner teaches how he navigates research and uses audio and visual storytelling methods to bring history to life.Since its 2017 debut, Ken Burns’s The Vietnam War has enthralled over 39 million viewers by painting an intimate and revealing portrait of history. In this online film class, learn how Ken captivates audiences with his ability to distill vast research and complex truths into compelling narratives. From first treatment to final edit, Ken teaches his documentary filmmaking techniques that “wake the dead†to bring their stories to life.Browse Lesson Plan1. Introduction2. What It Takes3. Choosing Your Story4. Finding Your Story Within The Subject5. Telling A True Story6. Treatments, Pitching, and Funding7. Structuring a Documentary Narrative8. Sourcing Archival Materials9. Shaping Nonfiction Characters10. Case Study: The Vietnam War Episode Boards11. Writing a Script12. Visual Storytelling: Cinematic Techniques13. Visual Storytelling: Unforgivable Blackness Case Study14. Selecting Interview Subjects15. Conducting an Interview16. Case Study: Navigating a Challenging Interview17. Nonfiction Cinematography18. The Power of Music19. Editing: Process20. Editing: Principles21. Editing Case Study: The Vietnam War Introduction22. Recording and Using Voice Over23. Sound Design24. The Artist’s Responsibility25. Sharing Your Film26. Jump The ChasmThere are no reviews yet.Add a Review Cancel replyYou must be to post a review.
