Master Essential Cinematography Tools

Learn how to use depth of field and exposure effectively craft exactly the image in your head

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This course includes Kinetek Icon. Create lighting plots with Kinetek Icon Tool - an Asset Pack to help you build your plots that effectively communicate your vision with your team.

Problem-Solving Strategies

Explore real-world examples of challenges faced by cinematographers and the strategies to overcome them.

About the Course

Unlock the secrets of cinematography with practical guidance from Matthew Rosen. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to excel in the art of visual storytelling. Dive into the intricacies of cinematography tools and techniques, and learn how to tackle common challenges faced on set. Join us and elevate your cinematography skills to new heights. Take the first step towards becoming a master cinematographer today!

Matthew Rosen

Matthew Rosen is a seasoned cinematographer with a wealth of experience in the industry. He has directed and photographed over 900 commercials for major brands like Nestle, Coke, Pepsi, Unilever, Colgate, Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi, as well as many Music Videos, TV Shows and Movies. A seminal moment in his career was in 2019 at The WorldFest- Houston International Festival where he won the coveted REMI Special Jury Award for Best Director for his film QUEZON’S GAME. He also won multiple festival awards for his cinematography for this movie which adds to the many awards garnered internationally as a film and commercial director-cinematographer - a career that has spanned 44-years and is still going strong He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping aspiring cinematographers unlock their full potential.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 45 Lessons

  1. 1

    Exposure

    1. Introduction to the Exposure Workshop Free preview
    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Ambient Light

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Reflected Light

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Calculating Exposure with a Spotmeter

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Spot and Incident Metering

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Exposure Calculations

    7. The Zone System Free preview
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      Lighting Ratios

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      Introduction to Exposing Data

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      The Histogram

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      The Waveform Monitor

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      Zebras and False Color

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      Dynamic Range

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      Exposure Latitude

  2. 2

    Depth of Field

    1. Introduction to the Depth of Field Workshops Free preview
    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Circle of Confusion

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      Hyperfocal Distance

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Focal Length

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      Sensor Size

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      Aperture

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      Alternative Ways to Control Exposure Part 1

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      Alternative Ways to Control Exposure Part 2

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      Tests and Conclusions

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      Test Answers

  3. 3

    Drafting Light Plots

    1. Introduction to Lighting Plots Free preview
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      Plotting "Quezon's Game" Part 1

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      Plotting "Quezon's Game" Part 2

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Light Plots for "Songs for Selina"

  4. 4

    Kinetek Icon

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Kinetek Icon - Template (PowerPoint)

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Kinetek Icon - Template (Keynote)

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Using Kinetek Icon Part 1

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Using Kinetek Icon Part 2

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      Using Kinetek Icon part 3

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Exporting Kinetek Icon's Assets

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Building Assets for your Icon

  5. 5

    Practical Cinematography Techniques

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Lighting Presets to Simplify Conversation Scenes

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      Grid Lighting And Stand Lighting

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      How To Make It Look Sunny on A Rainy Day

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      Light in Plain Sight

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      Masking Tape Focus Pull

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      Production vs. The Weather

    7. Shooting a Movie Free preview
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      2 Techniques for Night Cinematography

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      Using Filters and Diopters

  6. 6

    What's Next?

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      What's Next?

Gain mastery in the most important aspects of Cinematography

Take the next step towards mastering practical cinematography with Matthew Rosen's guidance. Enroll today to unlock your full potential in visual storytelling.

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