Advanced Cinematic Documentary Shooting Den Lennie - Los Angeles

Advanced Cinematic Documentary Shooting 2 day class (6 Attendees only)
As clients become more savvy and expect more polished corporate films, shooting cinematic Documentary is a high impact style and can be achieved without huge production costs.
This means you can produce a cinema experience with minimal crew.
You can also do it quickly if you are nimble and have the right shooting set up.
Den Lennie stared his career in TV news and he attributes much of his current shooting style and success to… Show more that base training. news training taught me the importance of making quick decisions and working fast. Also to think in terms of editorial and visual story. When you work in news you never have any time so when you get the opportunity to set up a shot you work twice as fast as anyone else, and you understand light because you have likely filmed in so many different environments. *
Advanced Cinematic Documentary shooting is a focussed class on how to achieve high production value while shooting on large format camcorders that don t at first look seem suited to this style of shooting.
Course details:
This is a hands on practical class where you will shoot under the guidance of Den Lennie.
Den s method of teaching is all about hands on and interactive- this is as close to 1-2-1 mentoring as it gets. With this in mind he encourages you to bring your shooting gear and together you will work on your own set up and technique
This is a two day class where you will learn:
Day 1:
Practical gear Considerations
* Rigging your camera for optimum shooting * Sound recording- choosing the right microphone combination * Shooting with prime lenses * Cinematic movement and support * How to cheat visually * packing for travel what is essential and what you can leave behind * Techniques for getting more gear on a plane than your allowance (legally) * Power solutions * Video Monitoring * Lighting gear for Documentary
Shooting approach and technique
* Where to start as a producer/director/shooter * How and when to ask the questions * What two you ask to capture all the narrative components * Managing the client and their expectations * What to do when things go wrong * shot composition and sequence building * Practical sessions
Den showing 2 x Academy Award winner Haskel Wexler ASC, the Sony FS100
Day 2:
Timed Location shooting exercise aimed at developing your on location decision making
* To light or not to light that is the question? * Positioning yourself to maximise light on location * Thinking in sequences shooting the detail * Transition shots and b-roll * Interview on the run
Edit & Review
* Group review and critique * What worked? * What didn t work and why * Review of day s shooting and lessons learned
Business
How to charge & factoring in enough billable time
where to make additional margin
additional assets/value you can negotiate with
maintaining your relationships- valu added customer service
How to be a brilliant producer so you make money and your clients won t go anywhere else.
Case Study 1 90 minute training DVD for Sony
7 shoot days, crew of 2, 15 edit days for whole project (below is the trailer)
Case Study 2 3 minute spec shoot for Blackmagic Camera
1 shoot day (3 hrs) crew of 1, 2 edit days(including grade)
Here s what previous Workshop attendees say:
thanks again for a great Cinema Workshop at Zacuto Studio s in Chicago. I learned alot and it was fantastic to finally meet you in person along with several of my peers. I think giving us all a chance to struggle a bit setting up our lighting before coming to help us fix and tweak was a great way for all of us learn. Prior to the workshop, I had not been statisfied with my backlight setups for hair and shoulder lighting and when you helped with my setup it cleared up my issues realtive to backlighting. Turns out I was thinking too small in terms of how far back to move the backlight from the talent. When Craig, Stu and I setup the last lighting set for Randy s interview on the second day and I immediately realized we needed to pull our backlight farther behind Randy based on my learning the day before when we set up Craig s interview. I felt like Randy s interview was like a final exam for us. Since we our key light was coming from the window with a reflector fill, we did not have time get you and had to shoot the video after the lighting setup. I though the result of Randy s interview looked pretty good nothing like doing it to reinforce the learning.
Really enjoyalbe to collaborate with my peers on the project. The group was so diverse that the range of ideas was excellent. Would enjoy working with all the folks again in the future.
Having full access to the Zacuto studio was a 10 deal, really fantastic! Randy and I compare notes frequently on just how fantastic the workshop was! It has made a lasting impression on all of us.
Thanks again *
Michael Toffan, Cincinatti,OH
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What our students said about their Masterclass experience:
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Thanks a lot for a great workshop! I really enjoyed it.
I felt that I learned a lot from participating in such a relevant process. Rarely one gets to observe professionals at all stages of a process, and at the same time get hands-on and ask questions. This workshop really boost my confidence I feel better equipped to carry out similar projects in the future. *
S lve Huse-Amundsen, Oslo Norway
* thoroughly enjoyed the Masterclass and wanted to do it all over again when it came to an end!
All the contributors had invaluable knowledge to impart as well as being honest and good fun to talk to. I found the price of the course to be an investment rather than a cost, because what I learned could be translated straight into my work.
Thank you F-Stop Academy for a fantastic experience and I look forward working with you again! *
Daniel Nakamura-Craig, UK
This is the right place for you if you want to increase your knowledge in this industry.
I have completed the video masterclass 2011 and found it really interesting, you learn really good techniques from well experienced people. *
Franklin Cachia, Malta
Following last weeks Masterclass with Den. I just wanted to offer a huge thanks and say how much I enjoyed the four day Masterclass course. It was so interesting and informative and at times really hard work (enjoyable) particularly on the day of the shoot. That day was a real eye opener to see how well the professionals work together to produce a stunning music video of Kelly Waters.
I took a lot away with me, I am hoping that I can use that valuable experience in improving my own film making capabilities. *
Andy Demetriou, Broxbourne, UK
*I have really used the knowledge I have gained from this workshop to my advantage in projects that I have been working on since attending. I think one of the key take aways for me has been to simplify * my lighting setups. Not only has it given me better images, but has also dramatically reduced my set up time.
I also really appreciate the attention to detail you gave all of us, and the quality time we had with you. The beer and pizza in the evenings was also a great time .the learning never ended *
Clint Regehr, Frisco, TX
The course was a fantastic opportunity to see professional filmmaking up close and it represents an important milestone in my film making career. *
Paul Welton, Hertfordshire, UK
Thanks Den and thanks to the group, Sergio, Craig, Stuart and my buddy Mike. The experience was fantastic and I am working with more confidence applying the learned techniques. Looking forward to the next opportunity to advance my skill-set.
Also, thanks to Rachel, Steve and Jens of Zacuto!! Just a great community! *
Randy Noland, Mayseville,KT
This is awesome. From the bottom of my heart I have to say this was one of my favorite learning experiences, the group of people was awesome and diverse so we got to learn not only from Den, who as everyone in this industry knows is very hands on and just great, but I also learned from everyone the group *
Sergio Pizzolante, Miami,FL
Den, thank you for a fantastic workshop the experience was incredible! There is no substitute for hands on training in a small group like this. I was able to resolve a number of lighting issues that I had been struggling to improve on my own. The improvement in my lighting technique since the workshop is very apparent and I look forward to future lessons.
Clint, Sergio, Craig and Stuart great to meet each of you and a bonus working with all of you. Let s be sure to keep in contact. Randy always great collaborating with you in the Cincinnati area and it was an added bonus to collaborate during the workshop. *
Mike Toffan, Cincinnatti,OH

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