Tools and Techniques: Cinematography I

Introduction to design elements of cinematography with special emphasis on support for course 411A. Tools and techniques required for motion picture capture including lens choice, camera settings, composition, movement, lighting design, and color design to use as visual art forms. Assignments train students on proper set etiquette and production procedures, as well as allow for experimentation and technical growth. Experimental films are more often transformed in post-production process, requiring an open-minded approach for filmmaking in this course. Hands-on exercises and workshops of increasing complexity designed to understand skills used for visualizing and executing design, compositional balance, and exposure of cinematographic storytelling. Study of documentary filmmaking techniques such as vérité filmmaking, documentary coverage, and interview setups. Exploration of simple lighting concepts for documentary. Creation of micro- and short-form experimental and documentary films in variety of aesthetic and conceptual modes.

Letter grading.