Resource Library

Curated Replays, Case Studies & Creative Tools for Birth keepsake Storytellers

Curated Tools, Replays & Creative Resources

Mentorship Insights, Case Studies & Practical Guides

The Resource Library is a curated collection of materials to help you refine your craft, learn from others’ projects, and access practical tools at any stage of your filmmaking journey.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• Replays of mentorship sessions and group discussions
• Case studies breaking down storytelling techniques and workflows
• Templates, guides, and creative resources for documentary birth filmmaking
• Inspiration and support for tackling real-world projects

Included in the Soulful Studio membership the Resource Library is designed to empower independent learning or complement our SSBV pathways, giving you the support, insight, and tools you need to grow your craft on your own schedule.

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1. How to access your resources
1. Production Strategies—Contrasting Camerawork (Case Study: Opening Scene of Arrival)
2. Introduction to Editing—DaVinci Resolve Orientation
3. Storytelling / Editing—Embracing Audio & Harnessing Movement (Case Study: Greys Anatomy)
4. Editing—Fine-Tuning Demo (Case Study: The Birth of Zoe)
5. Colour Grading Demo—How To Remove a Blemish and Blur Objects in DaVinci Resolve
6. Introduction to Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve
7. Picking Music—How to Select Music to Achieve a Particular Style or Mood
1. Dec'25 Pre-Production—Planning, Setting Expectations & Building Connection With Clients
2. Jan'24 Pre-Production—How Much Research Do You Do For Client Projects?
1. Dec'25 Production Strategies—Priorities at Moment of Birth When Filming and Taking Photos
2. Dec'25 Mindset—Embracing the Physicality of Camerawork
3. Oct'25 Production Strategies—Flash Photography and Videography
4. Oct'25 Production Strategies—Priorities for Photos, Video and Audio at Moment of Birth
5. Oct'25 Equipment—Camera and Lens Combos When Filming and Taking Photos
6. Aug'25 Equipment—Lens Preferences
7. Jan'25 Recording Audio—Baseline Settings / dB levels on VideoMic Pro+?
8. Nov'24 Equipment—Potential for Action Cameras In Birth Films (DJI Cosmo Pocket Tracking Demo)
9. Jul'24 Recording Audio—Do You Use Lavalier Mics in Theatre?
10. Jan'24 Storytelling—Benefits of Including Complimentary Maternity Sessions Into Birth Films
11. Jan'24 Storytelling—How Do You Add Depth and Uniqueness to Caesarean Birth Films?
12. Live Q&A Replay Jan'24
1. Feb '26 Mixing Audio — Safety Track, Low Pass Filter, Voice Isolation (DiVinci Resolve Demo)
2. Feb'26 Motion Graphics / Typography — Typed-On Text Effect (DaVinci Resolve Demo)
3. Dec'25 Healthy Mindsets—Strategies to Overcoming Overwhelm
4. Oct'25 Editing Timeline—Legacy Birth Films Delivered on 1st Birthday
5. Aug'25 Color Grading—Powergrades, LUTs & Nodes
6. Jan'25 Equipment—What To Consider When Buying a Computer For Video Editing?
7. Jan'25 Editing—Tips On Fonts and Typography For End of Film Text?
8. Jan'25 Sound Design—Where Can I Find Good Sound FX?
9. Oct'24 Picking Music—Questions & Discussion
10. Oct'24 Editing—Blocking In Audio Demo (L+D Promo Reel Demo)
11. Jul'24 Sound Design—Where Do You Source Your Music?
12. Jul'24 Editing Software—Do You Recommend Switching To DaVinci Resolve?
1. Oct'25 Marketing—Do You Offer Model Calls / Incentives for Clients Who Are Willing to Share Films?
2. Oct'25 Marketing—Demand for Birth Photography vs Videography (Emerging Niche)
3. Jan'25 Dubsado CRM—Using Dub-ins Genie to Add Questionnaire Into Proposal / Model Call
4. Jan'25 Marketing—Telling Your Own Story to Attract Your Ideal Clients
5. Jan'25 Marketing—Tips for Model Call / Client Questionnaire?
6. Jan'25 Marketing—How Do You Implement Complementary Sessions In Birth Film Packages / Pricing?
1. How to use the Storytelling Workflow Template
2. Getting Started
3. Research
4. Frame Your Research
5. Conceptualisation
6. Writing a Treatment
7. Planning for Production
8. Blocking In Your Edit
9. Fleshing Out Your Edit
10. Fine-Tuning Your Edit
11. Adding the Finishing Touches
12. Entire Storytelling Workflow Template
1. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 1. Overview
2. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 2. Conducting Research
3. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 3. Framing Research
4. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 4. Scouting Locations
5. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 5. Preparation for Production
6. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 6. Taking Stock
7. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 7. Treatment Adaptions
8. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 8. Getting Started—Reviewing and Organising Footage, Audio & Dialogue (Sneak Peak)
9. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 9. Scriptwriting—Overcoming Creative Blocks
10. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 10. Brooding Conceptualisation, Trial and Error
11. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 11. AI Voice Generation, Voiceover & Scriptwriting
12. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 12. Scriptwriting With AI, Chat GPT
13. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 13. Editing—Blocking In AI Voiceover, Narration & Music
14. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 14. Editing—Blocking In To Gain Creative Traction
15. The Birth of Ellis Pt 15. Discern—Critique and Problem Solving Flow of Edit
16. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 16. Discern—Revisiting Treatment and Evaluating Creative Direction
17. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 17. Feedback, Discussion & Session Wrap Up
18. The Birth of Ellis Pt. 18. Editing—Fleshed Out (Sneak Peek)
1. Project Critique Case Study Pt. 1. Overview—What to Expect
2. Project Critique Case Study Pt. 2. Being a Learner
3. Project Critique Case Study Pt. 3. Watch Edit / Film
4. Project Critique Case Study Pt. 4. Critique Checklist—What to Look Out For
5. Project Critique Case Study Pt. 5. Feedback From Dania
6. Project Critique Case Study Pt. 6. Feedback From Andrew
7. Project Critique Case Study Pt. 7. Community Discussion, Questions & Feedback
1. Static Shots
2. Moving Shots
3. Creative Shots
4. Recording Audio
5. In Camera Edits
1. Birth of Finn: Identifying format, threads, theme and style
2. Birth of Farah: Identifying format, threads, theme and style
3. Grey's Anatomy: Identifying shot types, camera techniques & audio
1. SSBV Storytelling Project Appearance Release
2. Recommended Watch List
3. Equipment Suggestion List
4. Production Check List
5. Production Cheat Sheet
1. Soulful Storyteller Instagram Highlight Covers
1. What is a Birth Film?
2. Role of Maternity Sessions In Birth Films
3. Benefits of In Person Catch-ups
4. Creating Birth Films With Depth
5. Creating Birth Films Clients Treasure
6. Why Edit on DaVinci Resolve

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