Curriculum

Cinematography for Video and 35mm

Course Topics:

   1. Script Analysis
   2. Understanding the Director's Vision
   3. The Department of Photography : Staff and Scope of Work
   4. Production Procedures and Protocol
   5. Preparing the Equipment List and Budget
   6. Conducting Camera and Laboratory Tests
   7. Collaborating with the Director, Designer and Sound Department
   8. Manipulating Space
   9. The Lens Language
      Light to Screen: Film & Video
      F-stop / T-stop
      ISO/ASA
      Focus/Depth of Field
      Shutter Angle/Speed
      Zoom
      Frame rates
      Motion Blur
      Perspective
      Video Fields
  10. Camera Dynamics
      Kinds of Movement, Motivation
      Tripod
      Dollies
      Crane/Jib
      Steadicam
      Car shots
      Motion Control
      Other mounts, Underwater, Aerial
  11. Lighting I
      Contrast
      Key, Fill, Directional, Ambient
      Color Temperature
      Diffuse/Specular
      Artificial/Natural/Mixed
  12. Lighting Equipment/Modifiers
      Open Faced Lights
      Spot & Fresnel
      Soft Lights
      Flood Lights
      HMI Lights
      Flourescent Lighting
      Camera Filters
      Nets/ Diffusers/Flags
  13. Practical Drills and Exercises
      Operating the Camera : Video and 35mm
      Lighting and Shooting scenes in different styles
      Collaborating with the Production Designer