Shooting The Scene

Lesson Info

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There is no greater filmmaking challenge than translating one’s cinematic vision into a practical shooting plan that produces edit-able footage. In Shooting The Scene, renowned cinematographer Jim Denault, ASC teaches you how to take a production plan and shoot efficiently, economically, and artistically.

Jim’s award-winning work includes The Campaign, Boys Don't Cry, and Game Change. In this class, he’ll share insights from his experience shooting both indie and studio films and teach you how to translate your vision into a series of filmed units (aka “coverage”). You’ll learn how to:

• Set the aesthetic and technical approaches for each shot
• Determine how many shots you’ll need within a scene
• Balance practical limitations and still acquire what's best for the scene

Shooting The Scene will help all cinematographers, camera operators, and filmmakers develop a more systematic approach to planning a shoot. You’ll become more equipped to take an idea that only lives in your mind and turn it into an actionable shooting plan.

Lessons

The Gear List: What is a Light Meter & Color Chart
The Gear: What are Flags, C-Stands, & Dollies
Exterior Shoot: Walk Through the Shot List
Exterior Shoot: How to Block the Scene with Actors
Exterior Shoot: Wide Shot Dolly In
Exterior Shoot: Close Up of Dan
Exterior Shoot: Position Check & Action
Exterior Shoot: Close Up of Notebook
Interior Shoot: Dan Wide Shot
Interior Shoot: Dan Medium Shot
Interior Shoot: Dan Close Up
Interior Shoot: Over the Shoulder & Details
End of Day: Reviewing Exterior Dallies
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