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Learn how to make documentaries and television reportages
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Hello, I'm Sam!
I've been making documentaries and TV shows for 8 years.
I've made dozens of (short) documentaries and TV shows. My main focus is directing, research & interviewing.
I can teach you everything there is to know about making documentaries.

I studied documentary directing at the Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema & Sound in Brussels and started working as director right after I graduated.

The lessons will cover everything you need to know about how to make a documentary. The idea & research fase, conceptualisation of the idea, interview techniques, filming techniques, the importance of sound, the editing process and ways to fund your film will all talked about in great detail.

I'm looking forward to teaching all the things I've learned over the last years so you will be able to make your own documentaries or to gather the knowhow so you could start working as a (freelance) director as well and make your living out of your love for film!
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About Me
I've been making music and playing in (rock) bands since I was a teenager.
About 7 years ago I got very much into electronic music and I took my music career in a different direction. At first it might seem overwhelming cause working with Ableton might be a bit much at first.
I followed several courses to get better and year after year my knowhow about Ableton and electronic music production grew.
Now I'm very much looking forward in sharing that knowledge I gathered over the years in just a few lessons!
I like to work very customised to answer all your questions and make you a good music producer!
Education
Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema & Sound, RITCS, Brussels
I've been working as a director and sound recorder for 6 years and I've been making music for an even longer time :)
Experience / Qualifications
* I've played in and produced music in several bands
* I'm comfortable using Ableton in Live settings
* I design my own drum-/percussive elements (Kicks, rimshots, HH,...) what really makes a big difference then using stock plugins in Ableton.
* I love working with analog synthesis using my prophet, but Ableton has several features to go crazy with sounddesign too! :)
* I've made music for expositions, short- & full lengths documentaries.
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Learn Ableton Live 11 - Record your music - Make your own beats - Learn everything about music production
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Hello, I'm Sam :)

As a music producer I've been working with Ableton live for both recording and making music as well as Live performances.

I'm comfortable using Ableton stock plugins but also 3th party plugins such as Fabfilter plugins (Q3, R, L2,...) and making percussive sounds with Serum (or Operator in Ableton).
I also do a lot of sounddesign using my prophet 6 or record guitar and make it stand out in the mix.

I'm very happy to hear what you like to learn so I can adjust the lessons to exactly what you need!
Please tell me what the issues are you're having or what you would like to learn and I'll make sessions at your personal level.

For myself, I mainly use Ableton to make electronic (deep house) music with rock influences.
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My aim is to provide a good knowledge for photographers from pre-productions all the way through production and offer some post-production techniques/tips as well.

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— Methodology —

This course is designed for all levels, from beginners wanting to start their first project to professionals looking to refine their creative vision.

— Learning Philosophy —

I believe that learning is a dialogue. My approach is flexible and adapts to your needs: field case studies, participatory guidance during creation, and targeted training on specific aspects.

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— First Meeting —

During our first meeting, we will define the framework, method, tools, and objectives of the training together.

— Topics Covered —

Preparation

• Defining the specifications, objectives, and intentions
• Concept development
• Research
• Pre-existing similar projects
• Narrative/visual aesthetics, inspirations
• Directing concepts: the director’s responsibilities
• Production concepts: the producer’s responsibilities

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I will teach you how to keep everything as minimal as possible
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I work more than 10 years for different TV stations, EU Commission and different production companies.

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You will learn everything from your ideas to realisation.
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My method is to trade as much as possible. I want to try to better understand your point of view or your way of conceiving your project. I will recommend movies to watch to arouse your curiosity. I will also give you a certain analytical basis, to better identify the devices and methods to achieve them. The art of cinema is often to play with codes, for that you must first master them. I will try to teach you to take a step back from your own project and to accept an outside opinion.

Regarding video editing, my method is to take examples of short films / audiovisual projects, and put yourself into practice. Editing certainly needs a little theory, but it can be learned above all by practicing. So I will teach you certain methods and certain precepts to have to master. I will mainly follow your project (s).
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Youssef
..................................... (satisfied or refunded)........ .......
Electrical engineering expert
PhD student in electrical engineering and renewable energies
engineer in electrical engineering and industrial computing
I offer home schooling courses to deal with the difficulties encountered by students during their schooling,
These courses allow the student to get back to level and regain confidence in all scientific subjects, as well as effectively preparing him for the Baccalaureate, Preparatory Classes or various exams.
===Automatic (Servo-control and automatism regulation (discrete, continuous)========
===Electrical engineering (electrical machines) and power electronics (inverter rectifier)=======
===Continuous and sampled signal processing=================
===VHDL programming, microcontroller and microprocessor (intel, ARM)============
===High frequency electronics (transistor, diode, AOP, noise)============
===Propagation of electromagnetic waves and antennas========
===Analog and digital electronics (filters, flip-flops, sysml,Grafcet,amplifier)=====
=== Realization of electrical projects
===MATLAB ARDUINO Proteus ISIS
=== Renewable energies

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH

Resumption and deepening of fundamental concepts through exercises with course reminders.

Put the student in a situation of questioning and research.

Respond to individual issues and questions

Exercise training in order to achieve real mastery of the content.

Learn to build theoretical reasoning from observable facts or hypotheses.

Specific preparation for higher education requirements (in-depth content, increase in work capacity, enrichment of scientific background)

This pedagogical approach is effective since it has often led me to interesting results with my students.
verified badge
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verified badge
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✔️ Media organization and management for efficient post-production.
✔️ Visual narration and storytelling to give meaning to your films.
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Depending on your interest, the session can focus on:
• Photography fundamentals (camera use, light, framing, composition, mood)
• Filmmaking & visual language (camera movement, atmosphere, emotional impact)
• Scriptwriting & narrative (story structure, character, voice, writing from reality)
• Or a full workflow: From concept to final visual outcome.
Ideal for beginners or emerging artists who want to develop both their technical understanding and artistic voice.
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