Next course starts Monday 30 January 2012!
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Lighting for Drama: S16mm Film and Digital Systems with senior british cinematographer, PAUL WHEELER BSC.
Paul Wheeler BSC is the author of three of the leading textbooks in the world on the art and craft of cinematography (Practical Cinematography, High Definition Cinematography & Digital Cinematography)
Course Overview
To provide a comprehensive programme that covers the fundamentals of shooting drama on film and digital systems, with emphasis on creative lighting through technical and artistic training.
The course is designed for students with some experience of film or television work, or postgraduates, but assumes no prior knowledge, excepting an interest in and understanding of film drama.
Day 1: Fundamentals of Professional Cinematography
Introduction to the technique of cinematography including:
- Exposure control
- Film stocks
- Camera and lens choices
- Loading
- Focus control
Introduction to the role s and responsibilities of the camera department.
Practical exercise – exposure latitude (tonal range) test. Shooting film in the studio to test the exposure limits of a colour negative film emulsion.
Rushes are then sent to the labs to be processed overnight.
Day 2: Lighting
Introduction to a variety of lighting and peripheral equipment and their relative merits and uses.
A practical demonstration of the thought process behind lighting an image in terms of:
- Direction
- Colour
- Quality
- Contrast ratio of light
View previous day’s rushes in the screening theatre and discuss exposure control.
Professional demonstration of shooting and lighting a shots to provide ideas for the follwoing day's practical exercise.
Students will be asked to bring in images (either stills from films, framegrabs, paintings etc.)
Day 3: Practical Exercise I
Working with one female and one male actor, students will have the opportunity to replicate their images under supervision.
Students assigned short scenes for the following day.
Day 4: Practical Exercise II
Each student will be given a short scene involving two artists, a wide-shot and closeup, involving a challenging lighting situation. Students work under supervision with help to shoot their scene.
Day 5: Review and Discussion
Review of all material shot and discussion of strengths and weaknesses.
Admissions:
Course limited to a maximum 9 participants per group.
Course Fee: £895 (Inclusive of all Film Stock and Processing)
