For students who want to learn the key techniques, creative approaches and organisational skills involved in camera operation, lighting and sound recording
Covers the fundamental rules of film grammar and narration on-set
Suitable for beginners, no previous experience is required
WHY TAKE THE COURSE
Four-Week Cinematography is an all-encompassing course which covers the fundamental skills for aspiring Directors of Photography (DOP). By the end of the programme, you will have an enhanced understanding of on-set practices and the technical requirements for camera, light and sound. In addition, you will have completed filmed exercises and workshops that are geared towards developing your practical understanding and experience of the cinematographer’s role.
Shoot your first commercial video that demonstrates your camera, lighting and editing abilities
Understand technical requirements such as focal-length lenses and depth of field, but also how to utilise this knowledge in a creative and narrative sense
Learn the basic sound theory, how to handle relevant equipment and record location sound
Develop postproduction skills to further enhance the visual aesthetics of your content
Examine how cinematography has progressed through history
Learn about different career pathways within various cinematography departments and decide about the next steps in your studies or career
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Introduction to cinematography: the importance of the cinematographer in filmmaking, the development of cinematography over the years
Visual storytelling: depth of field, three point lighting system, eye lines and what happens when they don’t match, the ‘rule of thirds’, how to match tracking shots, the names and features of different focal lengths, using a dolly, tracks, lighting kit and operating a moving camera
Lighting and tracking: three point lighting, how to light to a professional standard
Introduction to large format cameras: building, loading formatting and recording media
Sound: recording different types of sound: Vox pop, formal and walking conversation, hard-disk and multi-track recording
An overview of the basic aspects of production and postproduction: editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
Practical exercises, including, creating a 30-second commercial using your knowledge of how to construct a pack-shot
