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AC106
Basics of Cinematography

Learn how to control the presentation of images in visual storytelling

About Course

Cinematography defines how a certain situation is to be depicted on the screen to the audience, and the cinematographer is the one who brings the image to life. When selecting and enhancing lens choice, angle width, or another visual element, the director of photography is a key player. "Basics of Cinematography" is just the right course for you to study if you've been interested in learning what it takes to efficiently play this role. Welcome to Season 2 of Alpha Classroom, where DoP and Cinematographer Premal Raval will mentor you in learning the fundamentals of cinematography and additional details necessary to improve your skills in visual storytelling. This action-packed course is a must for filmmaking enthusiasts to help and enable you to add intriguing perspectives and angles to a scene.

Instructor: Premal Raval

Duration: 10 minutes

About Lesson

Lighting is crucial in filmmaking because it produces a visual mood, ambiance, and a sense of meaning for the spectator. This is when cinematic lighting comes into play. Welcome to Episode 4, where the versatile DOP Premal Raval is ready to guide you through finding the correct balance of light and shadow for your shot. The episode focuses exclusively on the three main types of lighting and the mentor's insights and experiences from his projects. When discussing three-point lighting, our expert will explain how cinematic lighting uses lighting tactics such as bouncing and diffusing light and modifying colour temperatures. Happy learning!

Feedbacks by Alpha Classroom members

Very helpful

by Ubaid Ah on 19 October 2024

Love You Sony For Giving A free Classes For New Cinematographer. Love You Sir .

by Kuntal Jana on 15 October 2024

Amazing

by Akash Deep Satpathy on 20 September 2024

maja aa gya

by Ritik Bakte on 09 August 2024

good

by SOMIKA FILMS on 25 July 2024

👍👍 very useful

by aref aria on 25 July 2024

Perfect. Excited

by Andi Manoppo on 25 July 2024

Had a good learning with these lessons

by chirag Vishwakarma on 25 July 2024

Nicely explained focus & movement ❤️

by Sonu Kumar on 25 July 2024

Woww Really knowledgeable class. I learn & use tips in shooting Time

by Patel Jee on 25 July 2024

Very nice

by Aryan Kumar on 25 July 2024

its good to know more about Sony equipment

by Sandeep Tiwari on 25 July 2024

very nice...

by Suresh Kandasamy on 25 July 2024

very much impressed with these lessons. got a good idea how to shoot. thank you

by irfan chudesara on 25 July 2024

Deep explaining in short time Excellent work sir👏

by Tejas Tipre on 25 July 2024

It's delightful to work with Premal sir on film sets, he is always so quick & gets you the best output in whatever scenarios/conditions. Proud to see this & work with him, onwards & upwards.

by Harsh Matondkar on 25 July 2024

Super 👌

by Rakesh Tor on 25 July 2024

Thank You Sony

by Manohar Choudhary on 25 July 2024

Very Nice Sir

by Anoy Das on 25 July 2024

Thank you sony for this beautiful class love from tripura ❤️

by Shubham Podder on 25 July 2024

Great🙏

by Atharva Shirwalkar on 25 July 2024

Feel like more content it's too small each lesson increase the length of video. It was was great episode tq

by jagadeesh lovi on 25 July 2024

Really very informative. Loved it. Thank you

by Anil Laxman on 25 July 2024

Brilliant ! You have explained such important information in such a simple way. I will surely follow all these methods in my future shoots so that I can get more life in the film.

by MD Sarfaraz Alam on 25 July 2024

what more can one ask for.. this has been an amazing learning experience!!!

by Zeeshan Khan on 25 July 2024

🔥ThankuSony

by Prince Soumya on 25 July 2024

A great instructor, that's what you are, I'm looking forward to see more of teaching

by Ohaerisim Chinonso on 25 July 2024

Excellent explanation Sir I want to watch more videos.

by Neha Sharma on 25 July 2024

Feel great..getting better idea and lesson especially for beginners like me...Kudos to Alpha Class 👍

by Highstar Mylliemngap on 25 July 2024

very easily explained in simple words by Premal Raval. Thank you

by RAMACHANDRAN CK on 25 July 2024

It is very useful for those who are new to cinematography

by Ganesh Kalluri on 25 July 2024

Love U Sony For Giving A free Classes for new cinematographer. And Love U Sir ❤️ Love From Bihar.

by Prince Soumya on 25 July 2024

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