Intermediate Cinematography I

Catalog description

This intermediate course expands students’ proficiency in professional cinematography through hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and equipment. In-class exercises emphasize the development of a cohesive visual language through advanced lighting and composition strategies, including camera placement, movement, angle, and lens selection. Technical instruction includes continued work with the ARRI Alexa Mini, lighting and grip equipment, and color 16mm film stocks. Topics include shaping light for narrative effect, color temperature control, exterior lighting, management of natural light, continuity from the cinematographer’s perspective, and camera–actor choreography. The course also examines the collaborative dynamics between the director and director of photography, with an emphasis on the cinematographer’s creative and technical responsibilities across all phases of production.