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Cinematic Composition for Video Productions

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Eduardo Angel breaks down effective cinematic composition, showing how to achieve different compositional effects using a variety of techniques.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. Framing a Shot: The Basics of Composition
  • Shot size
  • The rule of thirds
  • Depth of a shot
  • Depth of field
  • Balanced and unbalanced compositions
  • Lead room
2. Establishing a Scene
  • Why establishing shots are important
  • Location and time
  • Character relationships
  • Setting up a theme
3. Perspective and Movement
  • Objective vs. subjective angles
  • Point of view (POV)
  • The height of the camera
  • Over-the-shoulder shots
4. Dynamic Composition
  • Understanding the lines of a scene
  • Creating depth
  • Mastering color and contrast
  • Composition in motion
  • Using unusual or unexpected angles
5. Breaking the Rules
  • Warped perspective
  • Intentionally confusing sequences
  • Breaking the fourth wall
  • Breaking the rule of thirds
6. Technical Considerations
  • Choosing the right lens
  • Lighting for your shot
  • Using viewfinder apps
Conclusion
  • Wrapping up

Taught by

Eduardo Angel

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