Cinematography Course

Become a Director of Photography in 6 weeks

If you have interest in film then this course is for you. This is also for anyone who want to shoot better with their camera or make money by shooting videos. It is also for those who want to enhance their video production skills.

In this course, students will develop skills and knowledge in cinematography which explores the art of visual storytelling and provides a firm overview of the technical foundation on how to effectively use the camera, lighting, and other tools to convey your message.

Course Outline

Introduction to Storytelling & Film-making

  • The role and responsibilities of a director in script development, pre-production, production, and post production.
  • Introduction To Storytelling
  • Film Genres
  • Global Cinema
  • Nollywood

Introduction to Directing

  • Breaking down a script
  • Creating a shot list
  • Casting
  • Staging
  • Gathering references for Inspiration
  • Writing a Creative Treatment

Introduction to Cinematography and the Camera

  • An Overview Of the work of a Cinematographer
  • Camera Types
  • Camera Operation
  • Lens Types and Filters
  • Depth of field
  • Hands-on introduction to camera and different settings
  • Exposure/F-Stop/Shutter/ISO
  • Frame rates
  • White balance with colour checker

Camera & Shooting Dynamics

  • Camera Lens Choice, Composition and
  • Framing
  • Camera movement
  • Camera movement example clips
  • Steadicam and long shots
  • Panning/Tilting
  • Dolly
  • Crossing the line
  • Rule of Thirds
  • 180 Degree Rule
  • Handheld Camera movement exercises
  • How to film yourself

Lighting

  • Lighting for emotional impact
  • Lighting example clips
  • Discuss lighting terminology & concepts
  • Colour temperature
  • Types of lighting units
  • Controlling light
  • Grip equipment
  • Gels
  • Diffusion
  • 3-Point Light Setup
  • Use Natural Light

Working with Audio

  • Main types of microphones
  • Background ambience and noise
  • Audio production and sound dynamics
  • Reduce Echo
  • Working with a Lavaliere or Lapel microphone

Advanced Lighting Techniques

  • Day Exterior Lighting Techniques
  • Bounced/Diffused Sunlight Concepts
  • Day Exterior Lighting Example Clips
  • Shooting an Interview. Studio Vs Outdoor
  • Advanced Camera Movement
  • Lighting for Green Screen

Project

  • Introduction to Documentary Production
  • Introduction to Music Video Production
  • Introduction to Post Production
  • How to Edit your video
  • Final Project and Wrap-Up
  • Using B-roll and cutaway shots to upgrade your video
  • Adding Transitions and effects
  • Design Clean and Professional Titles
  • Exporting your video

Final Project Assessment and Examination

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Course Requirements

  • Windows® 10, Windows® 8, Windows® 7 or Mac OS
  • 32-bit/64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor
  • 2 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • 16 GB of free disk space for installation
  • Qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL® graphics card
  • 3-button mouse
  • DSLR Camera
  • Adobe Premiere Pro

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Lagos, Nigeria

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