Cinematography

An Introduction for theAspiring Filmmaker

Cinematography

“A film is never really good unless the camera is an eye in the head of a poet.”– Orson Welles

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Image Acquisition

Image Acquisition - Film

Image Acquisition

For further reading:Cyber College TV Production Module 8

Module 17

Quiz Yourself: Quiz 8Quiz 17

Light Regulation

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Light Regulation

Light Regulation

Light Regulation

For further reading:Cyber College TV Production Module 12

Quiz Yourself: Quiz 12

Basic Shot Types

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Basic Shot Types

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Basic Shot Types

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Basic Shot Types

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Shot Types

Shot Framing

Shot Framing

Shot Framing

For further reading:Cyber College TV Production Module 22

Quiz Yourself: Quiz 22

Depth of Field

How deep is the area in focus?Use theFinger test.

Hold up your finger and adjust your eyes so it is in focus.

What happens to the background?

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Depth of Field

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Michelle Dyer &

Geerd-Olaf Freyer

Depth of Field

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Michelle Dyer &

Geerd-Olaf Freyer

Depth of Field & Focal Length

Depth of Field& Focal Length

Depth of Field

Depth of Field

For further reading:Cyber College TV Production Module 10

Module 11

Quiz Yourself: Quiz 10Quiz 11

What to Avoid