Introduction to Cinematography lesson

An introduction to the basics of cinematography in film. Designed with both GCSE and A Level in mind, but would also be suitable for introductory HE modules as well. Designed by a lecturer who has taught film at all of the above levels.

This lesson should take up approximately 2 hours, perhaps more if you are verbose or wish to use your own examples as well.

Contains:

• 61 slide presentation (pptx format)
• Full details/script for the presentation.

The presentation is very visual, with screenshots to demonstrate cinematography choices as well as some looped gifs to really drive home the point.

Sections covered:

• CInematography rules (180 degree and 30 degree rules)
• Shot choice (close up, medium shot, long shot etc)
• ‘Numbered’ shots (one shots, three shots etc)
• Camera movement (tilt, pan, tracking etc)
• Lenses and depth of field (shallow focus, fish eye, soft focus etc)
• Framing (eye line, rule of thirds etc)
• Film stock and film gauges (8mm, 35mm etc)

The majority of the lesson is designed to be delivered in a ‘lecture’ format, though there is a short group task as well. This lesson would not suit a complete beginner as some prior knowledge would be needed to effectively deliver this lesson with confidence.