Introduction to Cinematography

FILM TV X 478.27A

An introduction to the fundamental tools and principles used by the cinematographer to create digital or film images generated from the context of the story.

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Fall
Spring
Remote
In-Person
Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Cover introductory cinematographic issues such as visualization, the negative, filters/lenses, and more
  • Understand practical considerations like lab procedures, camera systems, special effects, and image control
  • Gain a solid foundation for applying the concepts presented, as well as prepare for subsequent cinematography workshops

About this course:

An introduction to the fundamental tools and principles used by the cinematographer to create digital or film images generated from the context of the story. The curriculum covers visualization, the negative, digital manipulation, sensitometry, filters and lenses, lighting, color, laboratory procedures, camera systems, special effects and image control--all illustrated through video clips and other media. You gain a solid foundation for applying the concepts presented, as well as prepare for subsequent cinematography workshops. Students must have access to a digital camera for assignments.
Prerequisites

Students will be required to complete camera assignments that will require both still and moving images. Student-provided equipment can be as simple as a smartphone camera or DSLR.

Spring 2024 Schedule

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Tuesday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
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396809
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Apr 2, 2024
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Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 15, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Tue Apr 2, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Apr 9, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 16, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 23, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 30, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 7, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 14, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 21, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 28, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 4, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 11, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Germano Saracco
396924
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Apr 2, 2024
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Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 15, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet Access is Required
INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY : LEARNING THROUGH PRACTICE by Tania Hoser
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Apr 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Apr 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Apr 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Apr 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Apr 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue May 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue May 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue May 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue May 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Jun 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Jun 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE

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