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INTRODUCTION TO FICTION PRODUCTION

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LESSON

Introduction to Cinematography
Responsibilities of the Cinematographer and main areas of focus.

Composition and Mise-en-Scene
A description of mise-en-scene as well as how and why we want to create powerful compositions to display on the screen.

Focus and Depth of Field
The importance of focus, factors that effect depth of field and how to critical focus.

Shutter Speed and Aperture
A discussion of latitude, stops and the effect of shutter speed and aperture settings on exposure.

White Balance
The color quality of light , the Kelvin scale as well as the how and why of properly calibrating your camera.

Clapboard and Camera Log
How and why to mark your shots as well as maintaining a camera log.

IMPORTANT CONCEPTS

Visual Markers are Critical
Accurate Camera Logs Save Time
Use Audio and Visual Markers

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