Brief Summary
This cinematography course with Dave Miller is your ticket to mastering the art of film-making. Whether you're a total newbie or looking to polish your skills, this fun and friendly course will guide you through all the essentials!
Key Points
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Learn about different cameras and lenses.
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Understand important concepts like depth of field and shutter speed.
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Get hands-on knowledge about various camera shots.
Learning Outcomes
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Gain a solid understanding of cinematography fundamentals.
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Know how to choose the right equipment for various filming scenarios.
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Be prepared to turn scripts into compelling visual stories.
About This Course
Pro cinematographer Dave Miller teaches you everything you need to know to work as a cinematographer on all cameras.
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 IÂ 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!
An understanding of the fundamentals of cinematography.
An understanding of cameras, from an iPhone to an Arri, from a DSLR to a Red.
The ability to convert script to screen.
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