Education programs in documentary filmmaking for beginners, emerging, and seasoned professionals offering workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities.
This six-session workshop will cover the editing interface, workflow establishment, file ingestion, and tools for trimming, moving, and placing material. Participants will practice with provided footage, culminating in a final editing challenge. Alongside the technical aspects, discussions on documentary editing history and theory will enrich each week's topics, focusing on the fundamentals of editing, effects, color, and sound.
The Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) course expands upon the principles taught in PT101. It introduces core concepts to operate a Pro Tools system with mid-sized sessions, focusing on commercial session building, recording, editing, and mixing improvement.
The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything needed to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mix-down. This 2-day course is foundational for those looking to understand Pro Tools and prepare for certification.
Learn the essentials of research, story structure, and character and theme development while discovering how to identify compelling subjects and craft strong narrative arcs. This hands-on course is designed for both new and experienced filmmakers and includes engaging discussions, peer feedback, and personalized instructor guidance.
This 5-day in-person course at Docs In Progress combines MC 101 and MC 110 to provide the foundation for the AVID Media Composer User Certification Exam. The course is taught by a certified instructor using Avid's authorized curriculum, ensuring high professionalism in training. Participants gain confidence and efficiency with Avid Media Composer, widely used in film and television productions. Upon completion, participants will be eligible to take the Certification Exam.