Communication 490STA - Adv Digital Cinematography

This course is a workshop-style ?hands-on? class in digital film production, in which we will take a deep dive into advanced techniques and aesthetics of cinematography. Utilizing a state-of-the-art high-end professional 4K camera, students will learn how to master technical settings, including exposure, aperture, shutter speed, focus, ISO, depth of field, white balance, gamma assist, recording formats and codecs. Visual composition, lenses, camera support and various filming techniques will be examined, along with workshops on lighting and basic audio recording and editing in Adobe Premiere. Through hands-on exercises and production of two short films, students will develop a solid practice in the technical skills needed to create visually compelling moving images. With an emphasis on documentary techniques, students with an interest in all film genres will be welcome.

Pre Req: COMM 331