Communication 410 - 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, focus, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, depth of field, white balance, and recording formats. Visual composition, camera moves, lens angles, camera support, lighting and various filming techniques will be examined, along with workshops on basic audio recording and editing in Adobe Premiere. Through hands-on exercises and the production of a short documentary or a personal artistic visual essay, 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.

COMM 231 or 331