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Dinétah : A Video Narrative

Dinétah : A Video Narrative is designed to bring all the elements of successful storytelling to a short, but compelling film. Carlan will cover story structure, visual sequence and timing. He will also cover the necessary equipment to bring your creative concepts to life, such as iPhones, mirrorless cameras and software tools. You will then learn how to allow that equipment and technical elements to work as the foundation of your creative vision, producing a concise, but successful short film.

One-on-One Approach

I believe that creative filmmaking is not just about equipment but about telling stories and working straight from your heart.  My approach is personal and tailored to your needs, ensuring that together we meet your learning goals at your pace.  A short film will be created, produced and discussed. 

~ Carlan

Location

The five-day workshop is located in Farmington, NM. doorway to Dinétah.  The workshop will be based out of the classic Casa Blanca Inn.  Lesser known unique and remote areas across Dinétah are explored by Jeep.  Workshop begins with a dinner, followed by three field location days, concluding with breakfast on the fifth day.

Creative

Technical

Creative

~ Visual Storytelling Concepts

~ Defining Story Structure

~ Three-Minute Story

~ Visual Sequence

~ Composition Within The Frame

~ Timing

~ Visual Grammer

~ B-Roll

~ Still Images

~ Audio / Music

~ Plan - Execute - Analyze - Adjust

Tool Kit

Technical

Creative

~ iPhone

~ Mirrorless Cameras

~ Lenses

~ Action Cameras

~ Drones

~ Audio

~ Computer

~ Software 

~ Final Cut X

Technical

Technical

Technical

~ 1080 / HD / 4K / D-Log

~ Frame Rate

~ Camera Movement

~ Lighting

~ Digital Workflow 

~ Editing

~ Rough Cut to Final

~ Internet Platforms

~  YouTube Channel

~ Output / Uploading

Schedule

2026 Available Dates

Schedule


  • Day 1 : Check-In / Meet at Casa Blanca 4PM / Dinner 5:30PM.


  • Day 2 : Breakfast 7:30AM /  8AM Tech review / depart for shooting location / lunch in field / return 3PM for image review / 5:30PM dinner on your own.


  • Day 3 : Breakfast 7:30AM / 8AM depart for shooting location / lunch in field / return 3PM / Image review / 5:30 PM dinner on your own.


  • Day 4 : Breakfast 7:30AM /  8AM Tech review / depart for shooting location / lunch in field / return 3PM for image review / 5:30PM dinner.


  • Day 5 : Breakfast 7:30AM /  8AM Tech review / 11AM check out.

 




Details

2026 Available Dates

Schedule

The five-day personal workshop is offered as a 50l(c)3 tax deductible suggested donation to  

 

Naamehnay Project, Inc.


Suggested donation $4200.00


Workshop includes breakfast, lunches, smacks and two dinners.


Transportation to Farmington, NM. and lodging at the 

Casa Blanca Inn not included.


Suggested airport : Albuquerque, NM.

 

Dinétah : A Video Narrative

  

A Zoom session prior to workshop date will be scheduled to discuss your goals and create your personal workshop.

Contact Carlan to begin your personal Journey

2026 Available Dates

2026 Available Dates

2026 Available Dates



Spring


All dates filled


Fall


 September 7 - 11, 2026


 September 21 - 25, 2026


 

 




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