Cinematography for Drama: Camera and Light as Storytelling Tools
Camera School
Duration: 6 Days
£950
(6 Day intensive course usting the RED One Camera and professional, lighting/grip equipment, cast and crew)
Detailed information
| Type: | Courses |
|---|---|
| Method: | Personalized |
| Geared towards: | Directors, Filmmakers, Producers, Cinematographers, camera operators, gaffers, sparks, electricians, documentary and fiction, photographers, film production, |
| Requirements: | Basic level of understanding of filmmaking is recommended but not essential. |
| Students per class: | 10 |
Do you need further information?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course program
The CfD is a highly practical cinematography course designed for Cinematographers as well as Directors. The workshop is led by the cinematographer of Oscar Award winning film Peter and the Wolf, Mikolaj Jaroszewicz and is assisted by professional crew and cast.
Over the 6 days we will shoot extensive scenes specially developed to allow the participants to practice both interior and exterior, as well as night and day filming. Key elements of the process will be discussed, setup and then executed, such as: camera movement, movement within the scene, transitions from wide shots to close ups, and so on.
The course is 90% practical, so there will be no "lectures" in a traditional sense. However, through the exercises we will cover a wide spectrum of topics, including:
Focal lengths:
Prime Lenses as the main tool of visual storytelling and film look on digital formats Depth of field in different focal lengths Reproduction of the space in different focal lengths Dynamics of the movement in different focal lengths Visual characteristics of the different families of lenses Framing and composition vs filming the actor’s performance
Framing:
The interpretation of the human face in different lenses Camera position vs person in context of the space Person in space as the source of mood and atmosphere Framing as the factor that determines the atmosphere Framing a person in movement as developing composition

Lighting:
Light in drama as the source of mood The difference between 'good' and 'bad' lighting Setting up exposure in digital cinematography Lighting the face Continuity in reversal shots Lighting the wide shot Light continuity from wide to close Interior and exterior lighting Looking at the effects of shades and colours
Coverage:
Providing the right coverage in context of particular atmosphere of the scene Film interpreted as the composition of scenes in context of camera work and the light Opening and closing of scenes and how they affect each other
Communication:
Communicating with your Director and Assistant Camera Communicating with camera crew Communicating with lighting crew
Participants will have the benefit of shooting with the Red One camera and the complimentary lighting and grip equipment for a fully professional experience.
Here’s what our previous participants had to say:
"It was an amazing and enlightening experience to study under Mikolaj. The course has totally changed the way that I approach any drama project.”
"I'm a full time photographer and cinematographer. Upon attending this cinematography workshop, my eyes were open. [Mikolaj is] a brilliant teacher. I would highly recommend this course to anyone truly serious about cinematography and filmmaking, as you move away from the confines of merely learning cinematography to becoming one with it intimmatly. Verdict: brilliant workshop worth every penny and more.”
The course will run from 6th July - 11th July 2011 for 6 consecutive days. The course fee is £950. We keep our class size small with only 8-10 students to allow for maximum hands on training time.
Over the 6 days we will shoot extensive scenes specially developed to allow the participants to practice both interior and exterior, as well as night and day filming. Key elements of the process will be discussed, setup and then executed, such as: camera movement, movement within the scene, transitions from wide shots to close ups, and so on.
The course is 90% practical, so there will be no "lectures" in a traditional sense. However, through the exercises we will cover a wide spectrum of topics, including:
Focal lengths:
Prime Lenses as the main tool of visual storytelling and film look on digital formats Depth of field in different focal lengths Reproduction of the space in different focal lengths Dynamics of the movement in different focal lengths Visual characteristics of the different families of lenses Framing and composition vs filming the actor’s performance
Framing:
The interpretation of the human face in different lenses Camera position vs person in context of the space Person in space as the source of mood and atmosphere Framing as the factor that determines the atmosphere Framing a person in movement as developing composition

Lighting:
Light in drama as the source of mood The difference between 'good' and 'bad' lighting Setting up exposure in digital cinematography Lighting the face Continuity in reversal shots Lighting the wide shot Light continuity from wide to close Interior and exterior lighting Looking at the effects of shades and colours
Coverage:
Providing the right coverage in context of particular atmosphere of the scene Film interpreted as the composition of scenes in context of camera work and the light Opening and closing of scenes and how they affect each other
Communication:
Communicating with your Director and Assistant Camera Communicating with camera crew Communicating with lighting crew
Participants will have the benefit of shooting with the Red One camera and the complimentary lighting and grip equipment for a fully professional experience.
Here’s what our previous participants had to say:
"It was an amazing and enlightening experience to study under Mikolaj. The course has totally changed the way that I approach any drama project.”
"I'm a full time photographer and cinematographer. Upon attending this cinematography workshop, my eyes were open. [Mikolaj is] a brilliant teacher. I would highly recommend this course to anyone truly serious about cinematography and filmmaking, as you move away from the confines of merely learning cinematography to becoming one with it intimmatly. Verdict: brilliant workshop worth every penny and more.”
The course will run from 6th July - 11th July 2011 for 6 consecutive days. The course fee is £950. We keep our class size small with only 8-10 students to allow for maximum hands on training time.
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course location
Camera School
"Cinematography for Drama" is a highly practical cinematography course designed for Cinematographers as well as Directors. The workshop is led by the cinematographer of Oscar Award winning film Peter and the Wolf, Mikolaj Jaroszewicz and is assisted by professional crew and cast.
Over the 6 days we will shoot extensive scenes specially developed to allow the participants to practice both interior and exterior, as well as night and day filming. Key elements of the process will be discussed, setup and then executed, such as: camera movement, movement within the scene, transitions from wide shots to close ups, and so on.
The course is 90% practical, so there will be no "lectures" in a traditional sense.
Over the 6 days we will shoot extensive scenes specially developed to allow the participants to practice both interior and exterior, as well as night and day filming. Key elements of the process will be discussed, setup and then executed, such as: camera movement, movement within the scene, transitions from wide shots to close ups, and so on.
The course is 90% practical, so there will be no "lectures" in a traditional sense.