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SUMMARY

Using a slate, or clapboard, is a critically important organizational tool for post production.
Without accurate camera logs, the post production team will need to spend a great deal more time organizing and managing footage.
Be sure to call out the shot when you use your visual marker. In many cases, a poorly marked slate can be identified by the audio, and vice versa.

White Balance
The color quality of light , the Kelvin scale as well as the how and why of properly calibrating your camera.

LESSON

Introduction to Cinematography
Responsibilities of the Cinematographer and main areas of focus.

Composition and Mise-en-Scene
A description of mise-en-scene as well as how and why we want to create powerful compositions to display on the screen.

Focus and Depth of Field
The importance of focus, factors that effect depth of field and how to critical focus.

Shutter Speed and Aperture
A discussion of latitude, stops and the effect of shutter speed and aperture settings on exposure.

White Balance
The color quality of light , the Kelvin scale as well as the how and why of properly calibrating your camera.

Clapboard and Camera Log
How and why to mark your shots as well as maintaining a camera log.