Editing the Character-Driven Documentary, $77.97

In this seminar, you’ll learn to adapt screenwriting principles–such as an inciting incident, midpoint, backstory, reversal and climaxes–to your documentary. You’ll also learn the stages of post-production used by professional editors. This seminar, filmed live, has helped hundreds of filmmakers and editors. (Go to bottom of Testimonials page to see their rave reviews).

The six video modules (30-45 minutes) cover the following:

  • Module #1 — Launch the Protagonist’s Quest in Act 1: Pre-title Intro, Setting, Inciting Incident, Protagonist’s Statement of Desire
  • Module #2 — Build Momentum in Act 2: Backstories, Reversals & Midpoint
  • Module #3 — Craft a Thrilling 3rd Act Climax, Protagonist’s Statement of Transformation
  • Module #4 — Assemble Three Discrete Acts into a Cohesive Narrative Arc
  • Module #5 — How to Structure Docs with Multiple Protagonists and Subplots
  • Module #6 — Navigate Post-Production & the Director/Editor Collaboration

This class was invaluable for bringing into crystal clear focus how to bring a 3-act structure to a documentary film. Karen is inspiring and the documentary clips she screens are extremely useful.

Paige Bierma, Emmy-Award winning Director

100% Guarantee

In the unlikely event that your expectations aren’t met, I will immediately give you a full refund, no questions asked. Just email me within one year of purchasing the course at karen at newdocediting dot com for a complete refund.