Develop a repeatable cinematography process for visual planning, testing, exposure, lighting, monitoring, colour management, movement and post-production handover.
Intermediate
2 hr 55 min
7 lessons
Self-paced online
Course outline
What you will work through.
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Module 01
Design and test the visual system
Convert dramatic intention into a photographic plan that can be tested, communicated and repeated.
01
Building a visual language from the script
Map story change to perspective, composition, contrast, colour and movement before selecting equipment.
24 min
02
Camera, lens and workflow tests
Design tests around production questions and carry the selected path through dailies, editorial and finishing.
25 min
03
Exposure strategy, latitude and image texture
Place important scene information within the tested capture range while preserving an intentional image texture.
24 min
Module 02
Shape and evaluate light
Design lighting relationships and a colour-managed monitoring path without overstepping specialist responsibilities.
04
Lighting design, contrast and continuity
Shape direction, quality, level and colour around blocking, location reality and a safe lighting plan.
25 min
05
Monitoring, scopes and colour management
Build a named camera-to-display path so that creative judgements and post-production metadata refer to the same image state.
26 min
Module 03
Execute and hand over the plan
Coordinate movement and coverage, then protect photographic intent through production and post-production handover.
06
Coverage, movement and performance continuity
Design coverage around editorial purpose, blocking and achievable camera-focus-performance coordination.
25 min
07
Prelight, shoot control and post handover
Carry the visual plan through preflight, take review, daily reports and a clear camera-to-post conversation.
