Basic Cinematography

To introduce key information about technical and aesthetic requirements for successful visual expression. From theoretical explanation to hands on practical ways to create right look for the given script.
| Tutor: | Zoran Veljkovic | Venue: | Craven Street Rehearsal Rooms, 10 Craven St, London WC2N 5PE |
| Date: | 20-25 April | Duration: | 2 day weekend |
| Time: | 6:30 - 9pm eves 10am - 6:00pm Weekend | Price: | £440.63 inc 15% VAT |

This is the course for future Lighting Cameramen and Directors of Photography as well as for anyone else who wants to learn how to create right visuals to support the screenplay emotionally.
What happens after extensive talks with Director about his project? Where to start technically? What is the best format for your film? How to choose right equipment? What do you need and how to prepare for the job? Film making is a team work, how to become a team player?
Here you can learn, if you have the visuals of the film in your head, how to transfer them successfully to film stock or a tape.
Day 1: Aesthetics
- Attributes of the Visual Image
- Framing
- Lighting
- Lighting setups and variations
- Three-Point Setup
- Creating the look
Day 2: Film
- Film Camera
- Film Stock
- Lenses
- Filters
- Contrast
- Light Ratios
- Light Meters
Day 3: Video
- Video Camera
- Comparison of Film and Video Cameras
- HD an SD Formats
- Video Exposure
- Video Signal
- Time Code
Hands On Workshop
By lighting and filming short scene based on classical painting and given “look”, put theory in practice.
Lighting Technology
- Fresnel Light Fixtures
- Open-Face Light Fixtures
- Soft Light Fixtures – Kino Flo, Chinese Lanterns…
- Lighting Package
- Light Control
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
- Lighting for Movement

Anyone who would like to improve their camera skills, technical and aesthetic.

Zoran Veljkovic was classically trained in Eastern Europe where he studied the art and craft of cinematography with leading European film-makers.
A Director of photography since 1985 Zoran has shot films, which have won prestigious awards at festivals in America, Italy, Spain, Japan, Holland and Yugoslavia. Continuously in demand as a DoP he has worked with directors such as Peter Howitt (Sliding Doors) on his new award winning film Dangerous Parking.
Zoran has shot 6 feature films and numerous dramas, promos and commercials.
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