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Learning Cinematography: 2 Working on Set

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Learn the art and craft of cinematography from ASC cinematographer and professor Bill Dill. Part 2 covers blocking actors, lighting sets, rehearsing, and shooting on a film set.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Three roles of the cinematographer
  • Narrative vs. documentary
  • The script and glossary
  • Final scene: We Need to Talk
1. Pre-Production Planning
  • Proper personnel
  • Don't start with the camera
  • Work with the director
  • Storyboards
  • Camera and lighting setups
  • Create the shot list
2. Understand the Flow On Set
  • Overview
  • Block, light, rehearse, and shoot
  • Prioritize the day
  • Work with the first assistant director
  • Manage the work on set
  • Work with the production designer
  • Plan the lighting
3. Block It
  • Practical lighting
  • Block the actors
4. Set It Up and Light It
  • The right lighting for this story
  • Principles of camera setup
  • Work with the lighting crew and equipment
  • Grip equipment
  • Work with the camera crew and movement
5. Rehearse It and Shoot It
  • Work with the actors
  • Work with the script supervisor
  • Orient the audience
  • Leave room for the editor
  • Establish a pattern
  • Change the pattern for a reason
6. Thoughts on Post-Production
  • Media management concepts
  • Delivery schedule issues
  • Security of the footage
  • The chain of custody
Conclusion
  • Goodbye
  • Final scene: We Need to Talk

Taught by

Bill Dill

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