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The Cinematographer’s Eye

Everything between the lens and the sensor. Heavier on lighting than most camera courses, because lighting is what actually separates the two images.

Intermediate · 6 modules · 18 lessons · 5h 33m

1. The frame

Cinematic Film Composition — Roger Deakins on Blocking, Staging & Composition in Cinematography — StudioBinder · 7m · Intermediate
Depth of Field Explained: Ultimate Guide to Camera Focus [Shot List Ep. 4] — StudioBinder · 15m · Beginner
The BEST Cinematography Advice From Roger Deakins (His Philosophy of Cinematography) — AlterCine · 19m · Intermediate

2. Glass

Roger Deakins on How to Choose a Camera Lens — Cinematography Techniques Ep. 8 — StudioBinder · 10m · Intermediate
Sony Picture Profiles & Dynamic Range Guide (Cine vs S-Log vs HLG) — Gerald Undone · 24m · Advanced
How Cinematographers Set Their Exposure — In Depth Cine · 13m · Intermediate

3. Movement

Ultimate Guide to Camera Movement — Every Camera Movement Technique Explained [The Shot List Ep6] — StudioBinder · 29m · Beginner
How Back to the Future Uses Perfect Blocking to Tell the Story — StudioBinder · 10m · Intermediate

4. Shaping light

Advanced Documentary Interview Lighting - Step by Step — Mark Bone · 25m · Advanced
Filmmaking Lighting Masterclass: Xenon Light | Shane Hurlbut, ASC — Filmmakers Academy · 18m · Advanced
How to Light a Night Scene with Shane Hurlbut ASC [Part 1: Setting Up Your Key Light] — Filmmakers Academy · 15m · Intermediate
How to Light a Night Scene with Shane Hurlbut ASC [Part 2: Matching Urban Light] — Filmmakers Academy · 14m · Intermediate

5. Light you did not pay for

How To Light a Night Scene with Shane Hurlbut ASC - Part 3: Lighting Secrets — Filmmakers Academy · 13m · Advanced
The Easy Way to Not Suck at Lighting — Luc Forsyth · 31m · Intermediate
How to Light a Cinematic Scene with Only Natural Light — Filmmakers Academy · 11m · Intermediate

6. Finish the look

Grade School: Watch a Senior Colorist Color Grade in Real Time — Cullen Kelly · 22m · Advanced
5 Levels of Look Development in Color Grading - Cullen Kelly [ResolveCon '24 - Day 3] (HQ) — Casey Faris · 41m · Advanced
How a Pro Colorist uses film grain — Cullen Kelly · 16m · Advanced

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