Cinematographic lighting techniques course March 2014

Cinematography is an art but also a technique. You have to know the language of light to be able to transmit and know what is most appropriate for each project. But how to learn this language and thus be able to communicate with light?

In this course of cinematographic lighting techniques the student will learn the lighting techniques to be able to play with light knowing the basics of this discipline. From the properties of light to the classification of existing lighting equipment, with theoretical and practical classes, this course lays the foundations to learn the lighting language and its syntax. This introductory course is completed with the Lighting Styles course.

TEACHER: Rafa Roche

Rafa Roche, cinematographer specializing in digital cinema and stereoscopy is one of the leading figures in digital cinema in Spain. He is a member of the AEC and ACTV, Independent certified Expert of Sony and partner of Ars Stereoscopica. His more than 20 years of experience in the industry and the last 10 years working as a director of photography have led him to work in feature films, documentaries, television and advertising and to be one of the gurus of digital photography in Spain. A great communicator, he has developed his teaching skills in numerous centers and courses nationwide and through his own training project, Roche HD.

DURATION: 20 hours.

PRICE: 380€ (340€ if you book before March 23rd, we have extended the discount period). You can get up to 20% discount if you sign up for several courses. Discounts are not cumulative.

WHEN: From March 24th to 28th, 2014. The schedule is in the afternoon from 16h to 20h (may vary slightly).

WHERE: Campus Audiovisual Ces. See in Google Maps If you need any kind of information you can contact 709 MR by email or phone (668840783).

COURSE CODE: TDI13-240314

AIMED AT: Camera operators, lighting technicians and other members of the camera crew, directors, filmmakers and in general video and photography professionals who want to learn lighting techniques.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of cinematography and lighting.

EQUIPMENT USED

Sony F3

Sony lens set

Filter holder

Follow Focus

Batteries and charger

Feeder

Camera tripod

Waveform and Vectorscope Monitor

Full HD Image Monitor

Computer to dump the practices.

Camera card reader

Reflected photometer

Incident photometer

Sekonic L758 Cine Digital Master

Neutral gray letters

Color chart

Fresnell, fluorescence, Par, etc.

Tripods

Several ceferinos

Esticos

Racks

Gauze and silk set

Various filters

CONTENTS

DAY 1:

Basic concepts nature of light. Electromagnetic spectrum and visible spectrum. Properties of light: Reflection, Refraction, Absorption, Transmission, Interference, Diffraction, Polarization.

Photometric units: Intensity, luminous flux, illumination, luminance, reflectance, transmittance.

Color: Color temperature. Mired deviation value. Grassman’s laws. Trichromatic equations. International color triangle. Standard sources. Color spaces.

Electricity basics: Alternating and direct current. Three-phase distribution. Power, voltage, resistance, power distribution.

Classification of currently existing lighting equipment.

DAY 2:

Digital cameras: basic concepts about:

Lenses

Sensors

Depth of field

Gamma curves

Color space and matrix

Raw

Waveform and Vectorscope Monitor

Photometers: Incident and Reflected. New photometers for digital cameras. Utilization.

Thermocolorimeter: Bicolor and tricolor. Use.

DAY 3:

Description of equipment:

Electrical distribution, switchgear, Cetac, Shuko

Tripods, mounting systems, accessories.

Projectors:

Tungsten

PAR

HMI

CinePar

Fluorescence

Frames, lungs, banners, gauze, silks

Palios: assembly of a palio, comparison of different fabrics.

Assembly of the equipment:

HMI 18/12Kw

HMI 6Kw

Minutes

Fresnell 10 Kw

Mobiles

DAY 4:

Practical lighting.

Lighting triangle: Main, fill and contra light.

Double contra. Wrap-around contra

Hard light and soft light. Light diffusion and effect. Diffusers, frames, scopes, canopies.

Cuts and modulation of light, cinefoil, flags, gauze, silks

DAY 5:

Programs and solar curves.

Practical Outdoor Lighting

Color correction: basic concepts.

Color correction of practices (basic)

 

The student will be able to take all the video material generated during the course on a personal hard disk.

All course practices must be carried out by the students, who will be responsible for setting up and configuring the camera and lighting equipment under the supervision of the course instructor.

You can download the documentation for the course here

For any further information please contact us at info@709mediaroom.com.