Fundamentals of Cinematography
What you’ll learn
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An understanding of the fundamentals of cinematography.
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An understanding of cameras, from an iPhone to an Arri, from a DSLR to a Red.
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The ability to convert script to screen.
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Knowledge of what different lenses do and which to choose for that shot.
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A working knowledge of shot choices and composition.
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!
Who this course is for:
- 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.
12 reviews for Fundamentals of Cinematography
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Juan Pablo Gonzalez –
In general the course is pretty basic. I liked how the instructor used one scene across the shots section to illustrate how they can be used together to tell the story. But aside from that the information is very superficial. Not a good value for the money.
Rodrigo Rodrigues –
It’s very clear to understand
Good teacher
It’s what I needed.
Jarrod greenwood –
Good introduction to key areas of consideration.
Jeff Joslin –
Good basic course for learning the art of Cinematography. I highly recommend it.
William Payne –
This class is an excellent addition to any college courses you may have already taken in cinematography or photography. A lot of real world experience can be learned through these courses that most schools leave out.
Andrew –
This class provides, clear and concise information on what I need to get started with filming.
Vikram Talasila –
It’s not basics or higher
No information regarding basic lighting , focus , follow focus ,
Equipment details are missing which shot
Y shot
Where shot
Francisco Bjorn –
Very concise and helpful explanations of concepts. I’ve worked on sets (but not as a DP) and watched many other videos and taken other courses but this one clearly addressed topics that I felt others glossed over.
gwen Laroche –
pour l’instant oui , par contre les sous titre ne sont pas toujours fidèle a ce qui se dit en anglais , pas un problème pour moi mais pour d’autre peut être
Brendan Kelly –
Straightforward. Provided th basics in a succinct way. Was occasionally a bit unfocused in unclear in topics and could have been more deliberate.
Ojaswi Kumar –
very basic knowledge. if you know how to use a camera then dont buy the course!
Tyler Slawson –
I think he’s taking it at a steady pace and really explaining the basics without getting dwelt down in the minute details. It’s a valuable course thus far.