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Digital Cinematography II - TFT00058M
- Department: Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module summary
This module expands on Digital Cinematography I by exploring advanced cinematographic techniques, including considerations for accommodating visual effects and other specialist work, as well as providing a more detailed understanding of cinematographic aesthetics.
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module aims to:
- Provide an understanding of advanced principles and practices of cinematography including considerations for incorporation of practical and visual effects
- Provide a richer understanding of how cinematography functions as a tool in cinematic storytelling including specific aesthetic considerations
- Provide a deeper understanding of the technical, practical and aesthetic principles of nuanced lighting for digital cinematography
Module learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to apply advanced principles of composition, camera movement, and the staging and blocking.
- Demonstrate an advanced ability to make creative and appropriate lens choices to achieve aesthetic objectives.
- Demonstrate an advanced ability to light interior dramatic scenes in different styles in a sophisticated and nuanced manner.
- Demonstrate an ability to light, compose and block shots addressing the requirements of special or visual effects
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Practical | 30 |
| Practical | 70 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Practicals involve exercises during which students will receive detailed feedback as they work in-situ
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Practical | 30 |
| Practical | 70 |
Module feedback
Students will receive detailed written feedback on all assessments and reassessments within 20 working days of submission.
Indicative reading
Essential reading:
Stump, D (2014) Digital Cinematography, Burlington: Focal Press
Elkins, D. (2009) The Camera Assistant s Manual, Amsterdam and London: Focal Press
American Cinematographer [Monthly magazine - available online from the University Library]
Suggested reading:
Alton, J (1995) Painting With Light, Berkeley, University of California Press
ASC Manual, 10th Edition (2 volumes), (2013) Los Angeles: ASC Press
Bailey, J (2008-) John's Bailiwick [Blog] Los Angeles: ASC
Brown, B (2012) Cinematography: Theory and Practice, Oxford: Focal Press
Brown, B (2008) Motion Picture and Video Lighting, Oxford: Focal Press
Ettedgui, P (1998) Cinematography Screencraft, Hove: RotoVision
Fauer, J (2005) Cinematographer Style, Vols I & II, Los Angeles: ASC Press
Goi, M (c2013) American cinematographer manual, Berkeley: University of California Press
Holben, J (2016) Behind the lens: dispatches from the cinematic trenches, New York: Focal Press
Malkiewicz, K, (1992) Film Lighting: Talks with Hollywood's Cinematographers and Gaffers, New York, Simon & Schuster
Mascelli, J (1965) The Five C's of Cinematography, Los Angeles: Silman-James Press
McCarthy, T (1993) Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography, [DVD] Los Angeles: ASC
Wheeler, P (2007) High Definition Cinematography, Oxford: Focal Press