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Learn Cinematography for Beginners

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Overview

This course will teach you fundamental concepts of cinematography to help make great videos from the get-go. We'll cover the Exposure Triangle, discussing Aperture, Shutter, and ISO and how to master them for a professional film look. We'll also cover the 180 Degree Rule and demonstrate how it can change the mood of your film. Then you'll be able to explore different angles, shots, movements, and lighting ratios with examples from 15 essential films. To top it all of, we'll compare the Arri Alexa and Red camera and see when to pick each one. Finally, you'll be presented with a syllabus of 100 films to watch and analyze for cinematography.

Syllabus

What is Cinematography? You haven't seen it like this..
What is Exposure Triangle for Filmmakers? Aperture, Shutter and ISO Explained..
Cinematography Tutorial for Beginners. Make Great Videos from Day One!.
What is Shutter Speed, Shutter Angle and How to get the Film Look | Your film school rip you off?.
180 Degree Rule and How to use it like a champ..
15 Essential Camera Shots, Angles and Movements in Filmmaking.
Arri Alexa vs Red: When to Pick Which Camera?.
How Lighting Ratios Change Moods in Filmmaking.
10 Great Films to Watch for Cinematography.
100 Films to See for Cinematography.
100 Camera Angles, Shots and Movements in Filmmaking.

Taught by

wolfcrow

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