DV Camera & Lighting

Learn the fundamentals of shooting digital video while learning effective lighting techniques. Become familiar with SD and HD video formats along with camera functions and formats using the Panasonic DVX-100 and HVX- 200 cameras. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, students discover how exposure, light, and composition affect the quality of an image. Students test their skills by functioning as a film camera crew in a simulated production.
Topics covered include: cinematographer’s role, composition, aesthetics, digital cinematography techniques, formats, interpreting the script and creating a shot list, continuity, lighting, camera operation, working with a crew, interview and location lighting. This course is designed for aspiring directors of photography, camera operators,
videographers, and filmmakers.

• Tuition $750
• 6 Sessions: Mon, Wed, Fri 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (call Admissions for schedule)