Event
Moving Stories: Documentary Filmmaking with Peter J. Vogt
Wednesdays (5x)
January 29, February 5 & 26, March 4 & 11
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Saturdays (3x)
February 8, 15, 22
10:00am-4:00pm
$675 Tuition
$605 For Members
About
Everyday, we capture, edit, and present loads of moving imagery on our cell phones alone. Technology brings this capability right to our fingertips, however, beautiful imagery does not equal crisp storytelling. In Moving Stories: Documentary Filmmaking, Seattle pro Peter J. Vogt will show you how to take the simplest technology and utilize it to tell incredible documentary stories. The workshop will work from a theme: e pluribus unum. From many individual parts, you will work to craft a narrative. The stories must be documentary, not fiction, but they can vary from the traditional interview + b-roll format. Students will work in teams. Instructors will pinch hit on location shoots and manage all crises. We will make up the rest as we go along. Each student will finish a one to five minute piece by the end of the workshop.
Topics
How to choose a subject and story
Pre-production for low budget documentaries
Location scouting and securing
Interview techniques
How to gather broll footage that will help tell the story
Filming techniques that work regardless of your gear budget
Collaboration
Editing theory and how to craft a story out of the footage you have
Experience level: Students must be able to gather moving images (on any camera or cell phone) and transfer footage into an Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro X. Editing experience is not required, but beginning level familiarity with Premiere or the ability to get yourself up to speed through self study is recommended.
Equipment and software: Students will need a hard drive. NWFF will provide free access to the edit lab between the start and end dates of the workshop. NWFF can provide some DSLR or Apple devices for shooting, however students are encouraged to work with what theyve got- the goal being to get you comfortable and driven to tell stories with what is most easily accessible to you.
Peter J. Vogt is an award-winning filmmaker with over 30 years experience in the film industry. His work has premiered at festivals such as Sundance, New York Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, and Bumbershoot, as well as art centers such as the Center On Contemporary Art. His work regularly runs on regional and local PBS, and his 2004 Up Thornton Creek aired nationally. Highlights include: Hype! which premiered at Sundance and achieved worldwide theatrical release; Nuts&Bolts, winner of a special jury prize at the 2000 Seattle Film Festival and shortlisted for the prestigious AFIs digital film award. Peter is part owner of Optimistic Camera.
FAQ
How many students per class?
8-10, minimum 7, working in pairs to shoot, each student produces a film.
Will students supply their own camera/phone?
Yes, iPads will be available as well. Well keep the gear as simple and minimal as possible to reduce time spent on that, and production footprint on location.
Refund Policy
Refunds are subject to approval and must be processed directly through Northwest Film Forum. Email jonah@nwfilmforum.org.
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LocationNorthwest Film Forum (View)
1515 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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