CAMERAWORK AND LIGHTING
Background The course is designed to give students a solid grounding in video and film camera theory and operation, and in lighting for video. This is a practically orientated course aimed at equipping the enthusiastic amateur, or the would-be pro with the basic theory and skills necessary to create a quality video product. Practical projects will be carried out under the supervision of the lecturer.
Lecturer Stephen Schmidt has been shooting film and video for over twenty years, the last fifteen of which have spanned a successful career in New York and Cape Town as cinematographer on commercials, music videos, documentaries and narrative films.
Course outline • The crew • Formats • The camera • Lens • Camera support equipment • Composition and the frame • Designing shots, visual vocabulary • Characteristics of light • Filters and gels • Film stock • Light meters and their use • Light sources and their uses • Grip and electric equipment • Lighting setups
Who should attend? • Anyone with an interest in learning more about successfully recording images on video and film
Admission requirements • Proficient in English • Grade 12’s preferred
Job opportunities The course will provide valuable knowledge and skills to self produce work and improve suitability for industry entry-level positions.
COURSE INFORMATION
Commencement date 07 June 2010 Code CAL210 Day Monday Duration 10 Weeks Time 17:30 - 20:30
Course fee R 5000.00
Bookings Call Charlton Fredericks on 021-466 6808 /
Call Tanya Nortje on 021-466 6807 or
Anthilly Snyder on 021-488 2019
Fax: 021 423-6300
Email: Charlton.fredericks@cityvarsity.co.za /
Email: Tanya.nortje@cityvarsity.co.za or
Email: Anthilly.snyder@cityvarsity.co.za
STUDENT SHOWCASE
Staff
Stephen Schmidt
COURSE: Camerawork & Lighting
SKILL: Lecturer
Stephen Schmidt has been shooting film and video for over twenty years, the last fifteen of which have spanned a successful career in New York and Cape Town as cinematographer on commercials, music videos, documentaries and narrative films.
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