As part of Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture

This seminar teaches participants the advanced knowledge of cinematography all the way from the preparation and planning of a project through shooting to post-production. How does a cinematographer lead departments like camera, grip and lighting? How does a cinematographer communicate with the director and the other departments? Participants learn about visual language and visual storytelling; how to block a scene; how to get from script to film; and how to create a visual concept and cinematic look that corresponds to the story. Sessions also address how to move the camera and how to paint with light.

Dates: 27 September to 1 October
Application Deadline: 13 September

Hours:
Wednesday to Friday 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Language: English
Fee for single lab: 1000 QAR
Package fee for 3 labs (lighting, grip and cinematography labs): 2500 QAR
Group Size: 10 to 12 participates
Ability Level: Intermediate

Schedule

Day 1

• Visual language and image composition (Framing)
• Visual storytelling and dramaturgy
• Hands On: Blocking and recording an example scene in different variations. Editing and analyzing the footage

Day 2

• Cinematography workflows
  - Preproduction: Working with the script / Moodboard / Storyboard / Floorplan / Selection of equipment and equipment lists / Test shoots / Looks and LUTs
• Hands On: Creating a Moodboard, Storyboard and Floorplan for a predetermined scene
  - Production: Multitasking / Advance planning
  - Postproduction: Color correction / Grading
• Communication between departments

Day 3

• Overview of lighting techniques
• Lighting for drama and fantasy
• Hands On: Designing light setups for drama and fantasy scenes
• Overview of camera movements
• Camera movements: Dolly and Jib
• Hands On: Setting up tracks, rehearsing and recording dolly movement that corresponds to previously lit scenes. Analyzing the footage

Day 4

• Multi-camera recording
• Hands On: Lighting and recording a scene with more than one camera

Day 5

• Editing and grading
• Hands On: Editing and color correction of the multi-camera scene. Analyzing the footage

This workshop is in collaboration with



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To learn more about the Qatar Germany 2017 Year of Culture, please click here.