COURSES FOR CINEMATOGRAPHERS
I share my experience with a new generation of cinematographers. My focus is on one-shot cinema, but I also take other courses, I pay a lot of attention to the cinematographer's ability to create works while being in an uncomfortable environment, therefore, the final works take place outside the university premises, in real world.
My courses are built on the acquisition of historical, practical and creative knowledge. The course is designed to maximize face-to-face work. In each lesson, students look at a different works, analyze it. Every day of the class, students have the opportunity to film one of the tasks I have given them. A cinematographer has to film as much as possible and this is one of the mottos of my courses!
ONE-SHOT CINEMA
Contact hours: 64
Unique one-shot cinematography course is designed to teach cinematographers think within a sequence shot. Learn to manage the camera in a handheld technique. Understand the principles of lighting when working in 360 degree mode.To learn how to create blocking, taking into account durability. Apply versatile actions, polish multifunctionality. Learn from best world examples. Get to know current film equipment. Know how to choose the necessary solution according to the artistic ideas of the project. Shooting six sequence shot tasks and create a one–shot short film.
Final exam: one-shot short
FRAME AND SHOOTING METHODS
The aim of the course is to teach students the principles of framing, compositional values, to learn to use different filming methods. During the lesson is developed the editing thinking of the cinematographer, a lot of attention is paid to the moment of making a decision. This course summarizes the basic rules without you cannot work on a film or any other audiovisual work. . During the course, several tasks are filmed, as well as the final work - a feature short film, using one of the methods and techniques discussed in the course.
Final exam: feature short
Contact hours: 48
DOCUMENTARY-STYLE SHOOTING
Contact hours: 128
This course combines feature film and documentary filmmaking techniques. Documentary style is used a lot in feature films. Using illustrative examples, we will analyze the differences in camera work. The documentary aspect will be discussed on the theoretical level. Attention will be paid to the pictorial technique, delving into the possibilities offered by modern technologies.
During the course, students will have the opportunity to test their knowledge by completing tests. The Aim is achieve unique technique and method for each student. We will film every time we meet, there will be a lot of tasks. Final exam – short documentary/feature film presentation.
Final exam: documentary short or feature short
EFFECT LIGHT, THEORY AND PRACTICE
This course combines feature film and documentary filmmaking techniques. Documentary style is used a lot in feature films. Using illustrative examples, we will analyze the differences in camera work. The documentary aspect will be discussed on the theoretical level. Attention will be paid to the pictorial technique, delving into the possibilities offered by modern technologies.
During the course, students will have the opportunity to test their knowledge by completing tests. The Aim is achieve unique technique and method for each student. We will film every time we meet, there will be a lot of tasks. Final exam – short documentary/feature film presentation.
Final exam: documentary short or feature short
Contact hours: 128
EFFECT LIGHT, THEORY AND PRACTICE
This course combines feature film and documentary filmmaking techniques. Documentary style is used a lot in feature films. Using illustrative examples, we will analyze the differences in camera work. The documentary aspect will be discussed on the theoretical level. Attention will be paid to the pictorial technique, delving into the possibilities offered by modern technologies.
During the course, students will have the opportunity to test their knowledge by completing tests. The Aim is achieve unique technique and method for each student. We will film every time we meet, there will be a lot of tasks. Final exam – short documentary/feature film presentation.
Final exam: documentary short or feature short
Contact hours: 128
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