Gain a stronger sense of lighting and its impact in motion pictures through lectures, workshops, and assignments. Discover different lighting styles and techniques, specifically tailoring them to story and emotional impact.
Focus on the theory and practical application of lighting concepts
Complete assignments and exercises for in-class evaluation and critique
Understand the emotional impact lighting can have on an audience
Develop your craft for lighting and, by extension, cinematography
About this course:
This course is designed to help you develop a stronger understanding of lighting for motion pictures. Through lectures, workshops, assignments, and in-class exercises, you learn about different lighting styles and techniques. Special emphasis is placed on lighting tailored specifically for the story and the emotional impact that lighting can have on the audience. The class focuses both on theory and practical application of the concepts presented. Throughout the course, visual references are discussed, and completed assignments and supervised exercises are screened and critiqued in class.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of FILM TV X 478.27A Introduction to Cinematography is strongly recommended.
Weekend workshop to be arranged at a studio in Los Angeles.
First meeting will be Live Online/Zoom.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after August 11, 2024
Course Requirements
Camera: DSLR/mirrorless/digital cinema, or smartphone with a manual camera app. See syllabus for details
The Visual Story, Second Edition: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media
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