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NHFC 401: The Techniques of Natural History Filmmaking
A seminar-based paper that deals with the process of making a natural history documentary.

It covers the technical aspects of natural history filmmaking, such as the use of equipment and the roles of those involved.

Develop appropriate filmmaking skills and an awareness of the issues associated with filming wildlife.

Undertake practical exercises designed to prepare you for producing natural history films.

The unique involvement of nhnz in this university-based course means that the techniques of filmmaking are taught by award-winning professionals currently working in natural history filmmaking.

Objective

  • Provide basic knowledge and training in the practical skills needed to make a natural history documentary

Examples of components of this paper:

  • Cameras and the role of the Camera Operator
  • Use of the Canon XL1s
  • Directing and the role of the Director
  • Framing
  • Lighting
  • Camouflage
  • Ethics of wildlife filmmaking
  • Sound
  • Filming in a studio and macrophotography
  • Filming human subjects
  • Editing and the role of the Editor
  • Editing with Final Cut Pro
  • Producing and the role of the Producer
  • Sound editing
  • Music
  • Sound mixing
  • Colour Correcting
  • The role of the Executive Producer

Examples of practical exercises associated with this paper:

  • Produce a music video
  • Film a sequence that tells a story
  • Construct a story from supplied footage
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