| Description | Students will learn how to manipulate light and
composition to communicate the mood, tone and
effect they wish to achieve contributing to the
final look for their films. Lectures,
demonstrations and hands-on exercises with a
variety of lighting equipment and digital cinema
cameras will develop students' skills. Units on
the fundamentals of blocking and continuity,
directing for the camera, challenges and
opportunities of studio and location
cinematography will be explored. Advanced work
with the expressive elements of cinematography:
composition, camera placement, camera angles,
camera movement, and lens choice, which together
with an increased command of lighting style, will
further students' ability to craft the look of
their films purposefully and effectively.
Students will learn enough about the principles
and practices of cinematographic tools and
technology to be able to creatively express and
implement their visions in film and media works,
and to adapt to changing platforms. |
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