Here are some of the handouts I use in my courses and workshops. If you’d like to refer to one of these handouts, please don’t link to the file directly, as file names change over time, instead, link to this page. If you create a derivative work, attribution and a link to this page would be appreciated. Your feedback on how I can improve these handouts would also be appreciated, contact me through the contact form on this website. — David Tamés.
Preproduction and Production
- Release Forms (PDF, four releases commonly used in documentary production, along with notes, this blog post is related)
- Notes on the Micro-Documentary (PDF)
- Notes on the Interview (PDF)
- More to come…
Camera and Lighting
- Notes on Lighting and Exposure (PDF)
- More to come…
Location Sound
- Notes on Sound Recording (PDF)
- Notes on the Audio-Technica BP4029 MS Stereo Microphone (PDF)
- Wireless Microphones (PDF)
- More to come…
Post-Production
- Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro (PDF)
- Adobe Premiere Pro Timeline Editing Tools (PDF)
- Notes on Sound Editing and Mixing with Adobe Premiere Pro (PDF)
- More to come…
Cinematic Language and more
- Notes on montage and classic continuity (PDF) Includes historical perspectives, continuity editing, glossary of shot description and editing terms, list of recommended films, and a bibliography
- Film/Video Arts Glossary (PDF) A glossary of production, history, and media analysis terminology all mixed together
- More to come…