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Cinematography Techniques

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Overview

Explore essential cinematography techniques through a comprehensive series of video lessons. Dive into lighting methods for achieving cinematic looks, analyze the styles of renowned directors like Roger Deakins and Michael Bay, and master the art of camera movement and shot composition. Learn about establishing shots, B-roll, and the intricacies of film production schedules. Gain insights from industry professionals on topics ranging from camera gear selection to practical lighting techniques. Examine case studies from iconic films, including "1917" and "The Dark Knight," to understand the visual storytelling approaches of top cinematographers. Discover how to create effective shot lists, choose the right lenses, and adapt to current film industry trends. Perfect for aspiring filmmakers and cinematography enthusiasts looking to elevate their visual storytelling skills.

Syllabus

Video Lighting Techniques — Nailing that Cinematic Look (with a Fill Light).
Roger Deakins Cinematography Style in 6 Steps.
How to Shoot a Michael Bay 360 Hero Shot [Michael Bay’s Directing Style Explained].
Establishing Shots — Setting a scene like Kubrick, Wes Anderson, and Michael Bay.
How Alfonso Cuaron Motivates Camera Movements — "Car Chase" Long Take (Children of Men).
What is B-Roll? How to Get Cinematic B-Roll for your Project.
7 Cinematography Lessons for Filmmakers.
How Paul Thomas Anderson Crafts a Cinematic Moment.
Professional Camera Gear: Buy or Rent?.
Film Industry Trends That Every Filmmaker Needs to Know (2020).
Film Production Schedule: How to Make a Shooting Schedule.
Shot List Example: How ShareGrid Creates a Music Video Shot List (2018).
Ultimate Guide to Camera Shots: Every Shot Size Explained [The Shot List, Ep 1].
Breaking Down the 1917 One-Shot — Roger Deakins Talks Camera, Lenses, Long Takes, and Cinematography.
Roger Deakins on "Learning to Light" — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 1.
Roger Deakins on "Film Lighting" Part 2 — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 2.
Roger Deakins and the Art of Practical Lighting — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 3.
Motivated Lighting Examples by Roger Deakins — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 4.
Roger Deakins on Location Scouting for Film — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 5.
Wally Pfister & Chris Nolan — Shooting Dark Knight, Inception, and More [Cinematography Techniques].
Roger Deakins on How to Choose a Camera Lens — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 8.
Bob Yeoman on Cinematic Lighting — The Lights, Cameras, and Lenses in Wes Anderson Movies.
Villeneuve & Deakins on Visual Storytelling using Lighting, Composition, and Framing.
What is Subjective Cinematography? DP Rodrigo Prieto on Working with Scorsese, Inarritu, & Ang Lee.
Cinematic Film Composition — Roger Deakins on Blocking, Staging & Composition in Cinematography.
No Time to Die Car Chase — DP Linus Sandgren on Location, Stunts & IMAX.
Visual Storytelling — Cinematography Techniques from Newton Thomas Sigel (Drive, Bohemian Rhapsody).

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Reviews

4.9 rating, based on 11 Class Central reviews

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  • the info provided by studiobinder is very good that I can use now in my filmmaking industry, these techniques will help to further enhance my skills and have a broad understanding of cinematography, so far I have become aware to those I don't know yet that I can apply to projects and give importance to cinematography.
  • Prapti Bhandari
    It was very interesting and I learned so much about cinematography through this. I love how i am able to know so much about cinema in just 27 videos and I think I am able to describe it to others if anyone asks me about it .was a very beautiful experience all through the learning process.I was able gather so much knowledge about cinema that will be very useful in my upcoming career . I love every technique of the process of cinematography which is very useful.The establishing shots , medium shot close up ,extreme close up shots and many more . I learned so much from this .
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    Oswaldo Paulino Cardoso
    O curso "Técnicas de Cinematografia" do Encadernador de Estúdio via YouTube oferece um conteúdo muito rico e bem explicado. As aulas são detalhadas, com exemplos práticos que ajudam a entender melhor os conceitos apresentados. A qualidade do vídeo e do áudio é excelente, o que facilita o acompanhamento. A didática do instrutor é clara e objetiva, tornando o aprendizado mais acessível.
  • Anonymous
    The course has been quite insightful. Kudos to the makers. It should have a course completion certificate.
  • Yonas Alazar
    It's a very good training, I learned a lot, I learned the cinematography technique in a special way and learned the power of the camera in film making system.
    thank you
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    Houssine Yarti
    I had learn so much useful informations will use on my new projects, Thank you for your smoothy explaining 🌹🌹
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    Bagas Raka
    It's great for beginner or advance! maybe need to be longer little bit. Because we need a different side of visualization
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    Kashvi Bisht
    Wonderful!

    It's was very informative and it was easy to understand by your classes.

    Cinematography is a really underestimated subject but I'm very fond of cinematography. This course really help me about the aspects of the cinematography.

    Thank you!
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    RUBEN OLGUIN ZARATE
    Is fast and simple, but very complete and professional. The chapters are shorts whit a audiovisual production of quality, the voice of narrator is many clear and comfortable.
  • Qais Khalil
    Very good program. It will benefit many people. And good way to teach people.The good thing is that we can get a proof of this through a certificate
  • Sadiq
    A very awesome nice and short series to help beginner cinematography reach a next level!!.Totally worth it also a great

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