Directing & Cinematography

Tuition: $160/month
Duration: January-June
Class Times: Wednesdays 5:30-7pm or Fridays 4:30-6pm
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This course introduces students to the aspects of cinematography, including an overview of 16mm, HD and HDSLR camera operation, lighting equipment, lenses and aesthetic principles. Students will learn using digital and film cameras in a hands-on environment.

Cinematography techniques covered during this course including image control through lighting, selecting exposure and lens types. On set duties of the camera assistant and camera operator are also addressed. The will also include instruction in the use of the jib, dolly, video assist, iPad Slate and Steadicam. Students will participate in exercises with cameras, lighting and the camera support equipment.

For the directing part of this course, students will learn how to break down a script into a shooting script with a shot list and estimated production budget. We will also explore the work of major movie directors in order to learn about directorial style and cinematic themes. Working along side actors, the directing students will learn not only how to communicate with their actors, but how to get the best possible performance for their scene.