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