Prerequisites

• One year of experience in journalism and media.
• High school diploma required; a university degree in journalism or media is preferred.

Course Description

Mobile documentary filmmaking and the changes in how these films are delivered and broadcast to audiences have led to fundamental shifts in this genre. This includes changes in topic approach, length, filmmaker presence, narrative style, publishing, and audience engagement.
This course is designed to provide journalists and producers with an overview of working with mobile devices in documentary filmmaking. It also aims to build technical skills, provide practical training, and develop an understanding of audience engagement strategies.

Course Objective

At the end of this course, participants will:
• Explain the differences between traditional TV documentaries and mobile documentaries.
• Apply the fundamentals of professional filming.
• Develop a story concept and construct a storyline for the film.
• Edit and modify footage using mobile applications.

Course Outline

• Introduction to mobile documentary filmmaking:
- Types of documentaries and storytelling techniques.
- Differences between traditional TV documentaries and mobile documentaries.
- Advantages of mobile documentary production.
- How to develop a strong concept for a documentary.

• Professional mobile filming:
- Essentials of mobile filming techniques.
- Lighting and audio considerations specific to mobile documentaries.
- Use professional filming apps.
- Supplementary equipment for enhanced filming quality.

• Pre-production stage:
- Create an overall vision for the documentary.
- Research and select the topic and perspective.
- Structure the narrative and build scenes.
- Plan shots and interview setups.

• Editing stage:
- Video editing and adding visual effects.
- Sound design and use of audio effects.
- Mobile editing applications.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.