Fundamentals of Cinematography
Pro cinematographer Dave Miller teaches you everything you need to know to work as a cinematographer on all cameras.
Description
Cinematography is at the center of any film production and to ensure you have the required knowledge to become a cinematographer, we’ve created this course. You will learn the fundamentals of cinematography so you can start your career and get filming. This video course taught by the highly experienced cinematographer, Dave Miller. The course will get you prepared with the knowledge you need to choose the right camera settings, different camera shots, equipment choices and more.
If you’re just stepping into the world of film or you’d like to improve your existing knowledge of cinematography, then we’re sure you’ll learn a lot whilst enjoying this course.
- What is cinematography?
- Introduction to the course with Dave Miller
- Cameras, which to use and when
- Lenses, which to use and when
- Sensor size & Crop Factor
- Recording Formats
- Resolution Overview
- Shutter Speed
- ISO / Gain
- An Overview of Depth of Field
- Blocking a Basic Scene
- Reveal Shot
- Tracking Shot
- Feet Shot
- POV Shot
- Walking Shot
- Peep Shot
- Voyeuristic Shot
- Sit Down Shot
- Full shot
- Medium Full shot
- Cowboy Shot
- Medium Shot
- Head and Shoulders
- Close up head and shoulders
- Choker
- Extreme Close Up
- How do I become a cinematographer?
Dave Miller has a huge wealth of real industry experience. He has worked as a Director of Photography and Head of Lighting on everything from X-Factor and Loose Women to Scrapheap Challenge, Macbeth and even The Wicker Man (starring none other than everyone’s hero, Nicolas Cage).
If you want to start your career in lighting or be a better DoP, then Dave is your man!
What You Will Learn!
- An understanding of the fundamentals of cinematography.
- An understanding of cameras, from an iPhone to an Arri, from a DSLR to a Red.
- The ability to convert script to screen.
- Knowledge of what different lenses do and which to choose for that shot.
- A working knowledge of shot choices and composition.
Who Should Attend!
- This course is intended for anyone interested in learning about cinematography and the filmmaking process.
- Anyone wanting to learn about camera operation, lenses and shot choices.
- Newbies or the seasoned pro wanting to learn from someone with vast film and TV experience.