Cinematography - Digital (381-0-20)

Instructors

Seyedeh Mehrnoosh Fetrat

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 106: Mon, Wed 1:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

This course teaches students about lighting and cinematography, giving equal weight to theory and
practice. You'll be introduced to digital cinema cameras by way of the Canon C100 mk2. You'll learn
about light, color, and lenses. You will master the bulk of the lighting and grip equipment in the cage.
In addition to the technical side of cinematography, you will begin to explore the artistic side of this
craft. You will expand on your work in 190 by examining framing and composition, light, shadow and
color as they apply to the moving image. You will work rigorously on your ability to translate meaning,
story, and idea into image. 374 will focus on cultivating each student's voice as a cinematographer
through projects done individually and in groups of 3-4. This class is a great opportunity to spend more
time behind the camera, and to develop an assured and unique cinematographic style.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Blain Brown, Cinematography: Theory and Practice - Vol. 4 (New York: Focal Press, 2022)

Each of you are encouraged to make a small investment in a grip/ assistant camera kit. Most of these
items are available at the local hardware store, or online (amazon.com, filmtools.com,
studiodepot.com, bhphotovideo.com).
Recommended:
1. Leather work gloves to handle lights (these cannot be made of cloth, or rubber)
2. 1/4" or 3/8" flat head screwdriver OR multi-tool (e.g. Leatherman)
3. Roll of 1-inch black gaffer tape
4. Roll of 1-inch white gaffer tape
5. Lens paper, or microfiber camera cloth AND lens cleaning solution
6. Flashlight (Maglite, or LED)
7. Can of compressed air AND air puffer/ lens brush

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have taken and passed RTVF 190-0.