Fundamentals of Cinematography

Cinematography is at the center of any film production and to ensure you have the required knowledge to become a cinematographer, we've created this course. You will learn the fundamentals of cinematography so you can start your career and get filming. This video course taught by the highly experienced cinematographer, Dave Miller.

The course will get you prepared with the knowledge you need to choose the right camera settings, different camera shots, equipment choices and more. If you're just stepping into the world of film or you'd like to improve your existing knowledge of cinematography, then we're sure you'll learn a lot whilst enjoying this course. What is cinematography.

Introduction to the course with Dave MillerCameras, which to use and whenLenses, which to use and whenSensor size & Crop FactorRecording FormatsResolution OverviewShutter SpeedISO / GainAn Overview of Depth of FieldBlocking a Basic SceneReveal ShotTracking ShotFeet ShotPOV ShotWalking ShotPeep ShotVoyeuristic ShotSit Down ShotFull shotMedium Full shotCowboy ShotMedium ShotHead and ShouldersClose up head and shouldersChokerExtreme Close UpHow do I become a cinematographer. Dave Miller has a huge wealth of real industry experience. He has worked as a Director of Photography and Head of Lighting on everything from X-Factor and Loose Women to Scrapheap Challenge, Macbeth and even The Wicker Man (starring none other than everyone's hero, Nicolas Cage).

If you want to start your career in lighting or be a better DoP, then Dave is your man.