Lighting & Cinematography

Catalog description

Techniques in the art and craft of lighting and digital cinematography are covered, from angles, frame composition, filters, and camera movement to image control through lighting, exposure, focus and lenses. Students learn from in-class demonstrations, out of class assignments, and analysis of the techniques of the masters in cinematography. The duties of camera department personnel are addressed. The class also includes instruction in the use of the dolly, slate, signal monitoring equipment, lighting styles and Steadicam.