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Cinematography 1 Syllabus 2018-2019

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Cinematography and Video Production Syllabus 

Instructor:​ ​ Laurie Douglas Pierce Email:​ ​lauriepierce@trinityes.org

Website:​ ​trinitycinema.weebly.com

Google Classroom: ​This class uses Google Classroom as the primary means of communication and
assignments. Google Classroom can be accessed at ​classroom.google.com.

About:​ ​Cinematography and Video Production I​ introduces students to cinematography and video
production through a theory-based, hands-on approach. Students will learn the history of media and media
production and will be able to demonstrate competency in pre-production (planning), production, and
post-production (editing). Students will apply problem-solving skills in planning, creating, and evaluating
quality video productions. Topics include the fundamental technical aspects of the digital video camera,
camera shots, angles, and composition, media literacy, aesthetic elements and techniques, sound and
lighting, scriptwriting, directing, and editing.

Course Content:
Camera and Composition
1. The functions and proper handling of cameras, cases, batteries, SD cards, tripods, dollies, lighting, and
microphones.
2. The proper framing and application of a variety of camera shots and angles.
▪ Aerial shot ▪ Matte shot
▪ Close up ▪ Money shot
▪ Medium shot ▪ Over-the-Shoulder shot
▪ Long shot ▪ Point-of-View shot
▪ Wide shot ▪ Sequence shot
▪ Cowboy shot ▪ Top shot
▪ Deep focus ▪ Tracking shot
▪ Establishing shot ▪ Two shot
▪ Handheld shot ▪ Extreme Close-Up shot
▪ Low Angle shot ▪ Bust shot
▪ High Angle shot ▪ Macro shot
▪ Locked-Down shot ▪ Cross shot
▪ Library shot ▪ Unstable Horizon shot
3. The purpose and application of compositional elements.
▪ Framing ▪ Leading Lines
▪ Headroom ▪ Level of Action
▪ Background ▪ Leadroom
▪ Foreground ▪ Noseroom
▪ Depth of Field ▪ Rule of Thirds
4. Camera movement techniques.
▪ Panning (left/right) ▪ Trucking (left/right)
▪ Tilting (up/down) ▪ Dollying (in/out)
▪ Zooming (in/out) ▪ Pedestal (up/down)
▪ Arc (left/right) ▪ Crane (up/down)
5.Transitions
▪ Dissolve ▪ Wipe
▪ Fade ▪ Take
6. Identification and application of aesthetic techniques.
▪ Light ▪ Time/Motion
▪ Space ▪ Sound
7. Pre-production planning strategies.
▪ Shot lists ▪ Shot sequence development
▪ Storyboarding ▪ Scripts
▪ Prop lists
8.Lighting
▪ Key ▪ Back
▪ Fill
9.Microphones
▪ Omnidirectional and Unidirectional
o Cardioid o Bi-directional
o Supercardioid o Shotgun
o Hypercardioid o Lavaliere

Non-Linear Editing 
Please note: This course will primarily use iMovie for video editing. iMovie comes pre-installed on your
MacBook Air computer.
1. Editing schemas
▪ Relational editing ▪ Compilation editing
▪ Acceleration editing ▪ Continuity editing
▪ Montage editing
2. Video Editing Guidelines
3. The purpose of edit decision lists and the value of evaluating and logging footage.
4. Overview information and procedural steps for making movies in Adobe Premiere and iMovie.

Course Projects:
▪ Cinematography Roles ▪ Public Service Announcement
▪ Director Project ▪ Student Spotlight/Interview
▪ Camera Shots and Angles ▪ Storyboarding and Scriptwriting
▪ Shot Sequences: The Chase, ▪ Camera Techniques
Getting a Drink, Opening a Locker, ▪ Sound and Lighting
Taking Notes, Walking Down Stairs ▪ Music Video
▪ Non-Linear Editing: Skills Test, ▪ Feature Story
Green Screen Project ▪ Sports Highlight Video
▪ Aesthetics: Media Critique, ▪ Foley Sounds
Interpretation of Literature ▪ Short Film
▪ Music and Graphic Production ▪ Broadcast News Story
▪ Instructional Video ▪ Commercial-30 second
 

Media Critiques
Quizzes
Reflections 

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