Cinematography

This course will be a technical, practical and aesthetic exploration of the art of cinematography as it pertains to film and digital video. Through screenings, in-class exercises and assignments, students will increase their Video I skills in lighting and cinematography as a form of visual expression. Topics covered include shot composition, camera movement, lenses, filtration and color, exposure, lighting techniques, location shooting and how to use grip equipment. Discussions, demos and lectures will include relevant and illustrative historical motion picture photography, current digital video technology, and examples that explore interactions between film and video.