<p>Laboratory, three hours. Introduction to design elements of cinematography with special emphasis on support for course 411A. Tools and techniques required for motion picture capture including lens choice, camera settings, composition, movement, lighting design, and color design to use as visual art forms. Assignments train students on proper set etiquette and production procedures, as well as allow for experimentation and technical growth. Experimental films are more often transformed in post-production process, requiring an open-minded approach for filmmaking in this course. Hands-on exercises and workshops of increasing complexity designed to understand skills used for visualizing and executing design, compositional balance, and exposure of cinematographic storytelling. Study of documentary filmmaking techniques such as vérité filmmaking, documentary coverage, and interview setups. Exploration of simple lighting concepts for documentary. Creation of micro- and short-form experimental and documentary ﬁlms in variety of aesthetic and conceptual modes. Letter grading.</p>

Film and Television

School of Theater, Film, and Television

Film, Television, and Digital Media

FILM TV 414A - Tools and Techniques: Cinematography I

Tools and Techniques: Cinematography I

•	Understand the theory and methodology behind motion picture composition, framing, movement, color, and lighting and apply the theory to a class project.

•	Develop forward thinking skills to pre-visualize concepts, break out of artistic norms, and take creative risks.

•	Exercise proﬁciency in the processes of camera operating, concept construction, and lighting design to enhance documentary storytelling.

•	Develop a proﬁciency in the processes of camera operating, concept construction, and lighting design to enhance visual storytelling.

•	Grasp and practice industry standard for production hierarchy, vocabulary and on set etiquette.

General Catalog

Tools and Techniques: Cinematography I

FILM TV 414A

4 units