INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY

 

DIGITAL cinematography refers to the skills and process involved in the creation of moving images - using lenses, lighting and camera technique - using TRADITIONAL lenses (usually 35mm lenses) but with digital (often High Definition H.D.) cameras.

Cinematography rightly suggests an element of photographic approaches that give particular attention to the look and feel of a shot or scene, in the same way that a photograph is often far more than simply a snapshot of a moment. Digital Cinematography allows its practitioners to get closer to "that cinema look and feel" and in this set of topics we look at the tools and techniques you can apply to achieve the same results.

LEARNING AIMS
1. The role of the cinematographer 6. The 35 mm adapter
2. Key tips and advice 7. Common lenses form and function
3. Subjective Framing & composition 8. Lens selection and framing
4. Lighting for mood 9. Camera movement
5. The use of selective focus 10. module Assessment
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