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Cinematography Master Class

Skill Success

Summary

Price
£157 inc VAT
Or £52.33/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

This course includes lifetime access so you can complete the course at your own speed.

Benefits of taking this course include:

  • Unlimited and lifetime access to the course
  • Learn the course at your own pace
  • Course can be accessed on any platform
  • 24/7 Customer support

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course media

Description

This course is designed to teach you the ins and outs of professional cinematography - the art of making motion pictures. While there are plenty of video courses, it's hard to find a comprehensive course that teaches you everything you'd want to know about shooting video.


This is the course for you, taught by a professional Hollywood cinematographer.

  • Learn the basics of getting great shots with any camera
  • Use the manual settings on your camera to expose your shot properly
  • Learn how to use camera movement to get more impressive shots
  • Light your video sets with traditional filmmaking techniques and lighting setups
  • Become a professional director of photography (cinematographer) with tips on how to find work in the video/film industry
  • Make money shooting videos

Improve Your Video Creation with This Complete Course

Regardless of the type of camera you are using - DSLR, Professional Cinema Camera, GoPro, iPhone, or Film - you can shoot beautiful video. Learn professional techniques that Hollywood filmmakers are using to capture powerful images.

This Cinematography Master Class will cover the following topics:

Topic 1 - Getting Started

  • What Is This Course All About?
  • Top 5 Tips For Better Cinematography
  • What Is A Cinematographer (Director Of Photography)?
  • Why Should You Become A Cinematographer?


Topic 2 - The Camera - Understanding The Basics

  • Intro To Section
  • Choosing A Camera: Digital Vs. Film
  • Choosing A Digital Camera: DSLR Vs. Cinema Camera
  • What Is Video Resolution?
  • What Is Frame Rate?
  • Choosing A Lens
  • Memory Cards
  • What Is Latitude?
  • Exercise – Put Together Your Camera Kit
  • Bonus Lesson – In Depth Camera Overview With Caleb


Topic 3 - Getting The Right Exposure

  • Intro To Section
  • How Does Exposure Work?
  • How Does Frame Rate Affect Exposure?
  • What Is ISO?
  • What Is Shutter speed?
  • What Is Aperture (AKA F-Stop)?
  • Aperture Chart
  • Using Neutral Density (ND) Filters To Cut Down Light
  • Reading Exposure With Your Camera: Understanding The Histogram And Light Meters
  • Putting It All Together: How To Exposure Properly
  • Shooting With Color Profiles And LUTs
  • Shooting In RAW Mode For Best Color Correction
  • Exercise – Practice Shooting In Two Lighting Scenarios


Topic 4 - Composition - Shoot Better Looking Video

  • Intro To Section
  • What Is Composition?
  • Types Of Shots You Need To Know
  • Getting Great Rack Focuses
  • Composing Better Shots For Narrative And Commercial Video
  • Composing Better Shots For Documentaries
  • Bonus Lesson – Tips For Shooting With Caleb


Topic 5 - Adding Movement To Your Shots

  • Intro To Section
  • Why Should You Add Movement To Your Shots?
  • Using A Tripod For Better Video
  • Better Handheld Shooting
  • Using A Dolly For Better Video
  • Stabilizing Your Shots With A Steadicam System Like The Movi
  • Shooting With A Jib
  • Shooting With A Drone
  • Exercise – Practice Your Camera Moves


Topic 6 - Video Lights - The Hardware

  • Intro To Section
  • What Is Lighting?
  • Understanding Color Temperature
  • Light Color Temperature Chart
  • Setting White Balance On Your Camera
  • White Balance Symbol Chart
  • Powering Your Lights
  • Light Stands 101
  • Lighting Safety: How To Handle Lights


Topic 7 - Video Lighting Techniques And Tips

  • Intro To Section
  • Why Do We Light?
  • Lighting Demonstration – What Can Lighting Say?
  • How To Set Up 3-Point Lighting
  • Making Eyes Pop With Lighting
  • Tips For Shooting With Natural Light
  • Exercise – Set Up Three Point Lighting


Topic 8 - How To Make Money As A Cinematographer/Videographer

  • Intro To Section
  • The Top Ways To Find Cinematography Work
  • How To Negotiate Your Rate
  • How To Get Paid With An Invoice
  • Understanding Taxes As A Freelancer
  • How To Charge As A Freelancer


Topic 9 - Being On Set

  • Guide To Being On Set
  • Lights, Camera, Action! Order Of Occurrences On Set
  • Set Etiquette: How To Act On Set


Topic 10 - Taking It To The Next Level

  • Creating An Amazing Website And Reel
  • Going To Film Festivals
  • Doing Work For Free

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning cinematography.

Requirements

No prior knowledge is required to take this course.

Career path

Students can pursue a career of being a cinematographer.

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