Advanced Cinematography: Techniques

Catalog description

Advanced Techniques is designed to immerse students in the practice of translating a developed visual aesthetic into compelling screen imagery. Emphasizing the relationship between observation, craft, and storytelling, the course explores how cinematographers create expressive visual illusions that support truthful and engaging narratives. This hands-on production course prepares cinematography majors for professional work as directors of photography and directors for visual story telling and collaboration with their DPs. Through weekly scene exercises, students collaborate in pairs (DP/Operator and Gaffer) to design, light, and execute projects on both soundstage and location. Production work incorporates a range of exposure and lighting techniques using both 35mm film and advanced digital cinema cameras. The course may include guest lectures from professional cinematographers and crew, as well as off-campus visits to industry vendors. Prerequisite: Intermediate Cinematography II (2nd Year Spring)