At the end of the nineteenth century, the Frenchman Louis Launiard invented a device to capture and display moving cinematic images. The aim of this was to record films of several trips to different geographical areas. The term documentary appeared in 1923, and 1949 was the year in which the documentary film appeared and spread. But it is worth noting that films are either narrative or documentary, and the difference over the definition of documentary continues to this day, even after the establishment of the International Federation for Documentary Film Production in 1948, defining it as all methods of recording any aspect of truth, and it is presented through direct means of recording or by reconstructing it. In an honest way, in order to motivate the viewer to do anything to expand the scope of human knowledge and understanding or to develop realistic solutions to various problems in the world of economics, culture, or human relations, the place of the documentary and the people in it must be real, in addition to The story and facts: Documentary films are far from imagination and innovation, and since they are so, they must be interesting, convincing, and creative so as not to be boring and alienating to viewers.
The stages of making a documentary film go through the first stage, which is the pre-production stage, which includes the how, who, what, when, where, and why, which is done through study, research, and script writing. The production stage is also a stage that is no less important than the pre-production stage, in order to reach a high-quality documentary film with high views.

Who Should Attend?

• Directors of television production companies.
• Documentary program presenters.
• Documentary photographers.
• Anyone who wants to join the media field.
• Students of media departments in universities.
• Anyone who finds himself in need of this course and wants to develop his skills and experience.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Training on making documentary programmes.
• Training on communicating with sources and the public.
• Training in self-control and vocal performance.
• The foundations of successful documentary photography, sound, monologue, effects, and montage.

• Documentary films, their definition, objectives, and history.
• Elements of documentaries:
  • Interviews.
  • Incisors.
  • Cold shots.
  • Action shots.
  • Archive footage.
• Types of documentaries:
  • Interpretive documentary.
  • Impressionist documentary.
  • Experimental documentary.
  • Reflexive documentary.
  • Observational documentary film.
• Steps for making a documentary:
  • Searching for and collecting information.
  • Develop a business plan.
  • Create a list of snapshots.
  • Writing a script.
  • Start filming.
  • Film editing.
  • Check legal and copyright issues.
  • Publishing the film.
• The function of the scenario in the documentary film, and its various forms.
• Types of writing language for documentary photography, and successful voiceover in writing and recording.
• The magic of montage and its value in weaving the story and shaping the rhythm and identity of the film.
• Sound design, determining the soundtrack that enriches the documentary.
• Evaluating and criticizing the montage versions of the film, until it reaches its final approved version.
• The role of documentaries in conveying the truth as it is.
• Training in presenting various programmes.
• Fundamentals of filming documentaries.
• Sound, monologue and effects.
• Film editing and direction.
• How to compile and publish the film.
• The difference between a documentary and a feature film.
• The reasons for the emergence of documentary cinema and its versatility.
• The twenty-third lecture: Documentary film, documentary, political and economic cinema.
• The skills of a successful broadcaster in presenting the best documentaries.
• Producing documentaries and selecting those closest to the hearts of viewers.
• The style of presenting the film and presenting the novel.
• Ways to achieve better program delivery.
• Practical models and case studies.