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Documentary Conventions List
Documentary Conventions List
New York Times Opinion - YouTube
How I Had an Abortion at Home in Texas | NYT Opinion
This is a great example of how to use abstract/conceptual images to reinforce an argument in a cinematic way
I Changed Astronomy Forever. He Won the Nobel Prize for It. | 'Almost Famous' by Op-Docs
The Algorithm Has Been Hiding Something From You | NYT Opinion
The Dangers of Lifestyle Feminism | In Defence of Ann Perkins (Parks and Recreation) | Video Essay
This is a strong example of a debatable argument because Parks & Rec is widely considered to be an empowering, feminist show. The creator of this video uses different modes like definition, compare/contrast, and illustration. She includes a strong concession/refutation. She doesn’t create emotion, but she does use humor to appeal to pathos. She could definitely use more creativity in the on-camera voice over narration (we’ll look at some abstract/conceptual ways to use images to support the ideas you’re speaking about instead of just being on camera).
Free Video Editing Software
Free Video Editing Software
Adobe Creative Cloud We have free access Adobe Creative Cloud which which means you can use professional filmmaking software like Adobe Premiere (can be used for your primary editing software) & Illustrator, Animate, & After Effects (can be used to create graphics, credit sequences, animations)
How to activate your free Adobe License
1. Sign out of Adobe creative cloud App
2. Login to TeachHub
3. In the Search bar on TeachHub, search for “Adobe Express for Students” and click on it to go to Adobe express.
4. Once in Adobe Express, click on the Apps icon(4 dots)
5. Click Creative cloud.
6. Go back to creative cloud app on the computer, sign in.
If it still says license is expired, or to request access
1. click avatar in CC
2. Click Adobe account
3. Sign in
4. Click on View all Apps....
5. Click on Access Apps.....
6. Click request access under photoshop
7. Go back to creative cloud, signout and then sign back in.
8. Go to TeachHub.
9. Search for "Adobe."
10. Open Adobe Express.
11. Create any image. (This simple action activates your license)
Adobe Tutorials:
Learn Adobe Premiere Pro Start to Finish | 2 Hour Workshop w/ Valentina Vee | Adobe Video
Learn How To Use Adobe After Effects In 15 Minutes | Learn From The Pros | Adobe Video
Learn After Effects | Beginner Motion Design Workshop | Adobe Video
5 part series to explain some basic animation tools in after effects
Animate FASTER with the Properties Panel in After Effects | Tutorial w/ Ben Marriott | Adobe Video
How to Make Complex Animations in After Effects | Tutorial w/ Ben Marriott | Adobe Video
How to Animate Using Blur & Distortion | After Effects w/ Ben Marriott | Adobe Video
Render FASTER in After Effects! | After Effects Animation Tutorial with Ben Marriott | Adobe Video
Speed Up Motion Graphics with Multi-Frame Rendering | After Effects w/ Ben Marriott | Adobe Video
Copyright-free Background Music
Copyright-free Background Music
Free B-Roll Footage
Best Free B-Roll Websites (Swarmify)
Where to Find Free Cinematic B-Roll (Medium)
Fair Use Laws
Documentary Filmmakers’ Best Practices in Fair Use (American University Center for Media and Social Impact)
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