Creating lens flares

Contents

• Introduction Introduction

  • About this training series

    3m 4s
  • The assurance

    7m 43s
  • Why is cinematography important?

    2m 51s
  • About our camera department

    2m 1s
• 1. Cinematography Basics 1. Cinematography Basics

  • Understanding exposure

    1m 31s
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    Adjusting exposure with the aperture

    3m 29s
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    Adjusting the shutter speed

    2m 45s
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    Adjusting ISO

    1m 50s
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    Exposing for the subject

    3m 46s
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    Using a light meter

    1m 16s
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    Evaluating a histogram

    1m 37s
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    Choosing a frame rate

    1m 34s
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    Shooting slow motion footage

    2m 40s
• 2. Setting Up the Shot 2. Setting Up the Shot

  • The cinematography workflow

    5m 54s
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    Understanding shot sizes

    5m 59s
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    Using POV shots

    2m 10s
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    Understanding the line

    2m 22s
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    Crossing the line effectively

    4m 40s
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    Creating dimension

    2m 44s
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    Selecting the aspect ratio

    3m 33s
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    Leading the eye

    4m 11s
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    Cheating lights and talent

    1m 35s
• 3. Framing the Shot 3. Framing the Shot

  • The importance of framing

    3m 34s
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    Understanding the hierarchy of importance

    1m 43s
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    Utilizing thirds

    1m 54s
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    Centering the subject

    1m 32s
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    Using high and low angles

    2m 10s
• 4. Lighting in Theory 4. Lighting in Theory

  • Mastering three point lighting

    6m 53s
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    Deciding light motivation

    4m 2s
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    Hard light vs. Soft light

    4m 27s
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    Selecting a light temperature

    2m 7s
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    Avoiding "sourcey" light

    2m 18s
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    Using different types of light fixtures

    4m 32s
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    Realism vs. Beauty

    3m 13s
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    Using cinematography apps

    3m 5s
• 5. Lighting in Practice 5. Lighting in Practice

  • Mastering cinematic lighting

    3m 47s
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    Diffusing light

    4m 51s
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    Blocking and bouncing light

    4m 51s
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    Using scrims

    2m 3s
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    Working with natural light

    4m 20s
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    Shooting night scenes

    5m 20s
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    Making magic with fog

    2m 56s
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    Coloring light with gels

    4m 13s
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    Using common grip equipment

    4m 7s
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    Creating lens flares

    2m 19s
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    Preventing lens flares

    1m 40s
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    Practicing lighting etiquette

    2m 39s
• 6. Lighting People 6. Lighting People

  • Where should you place lights?

    3m 43s
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    Lighting from above

    1m 52s
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    Lighting from below

    1m 49s
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    Minimizing blemishes

    1m 49s
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    Making light flattering

    1m 18s
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    Using eye lights

    3m 10s
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    Making a silhouette

    1m 38s
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    Creating the film noir look

    2m 34s
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    Lighting dialog scenes

    2m 3s
• 7. Camera Basics 7. Camera Basics

  • Which camera should you use?

    3m 48s
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    Building the camera

    2m 41s
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    Supporting the camera

    1m 8s
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    Achieving critical focus

    3m 48s
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    White balancing the camera

    1m 50s
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    Setting up video village

    2m 55s
• 8. Telling the Story with Lenses 8. Telling the Story with Lenses

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    Using lenses to tell a story

    3m 13s
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    Working with wide lenses

    3m 20s
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    Working with long lenses

    4m 28s
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    Creating a shallow depth of field

    4m 34s
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    Using premium optics

    1m 51s
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    Racking focus

    1m 45s
• 9. Moving the Camera 9. Moving the Camera

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    Tilting and panning the camera

    1m 51s
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    Moving the camera

    6m 24s
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    Using a slider

    1m 39s
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    Adding emotion with camera moves

    3m 13s
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    Adding visual interest with camera moves

    2m 25s
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    Directing virtual camera moves in post

    2m 12s
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    Shooting the opening title sequence

    3m 15s
• 10. Creating Cinematic Shots 10. Creating Cinematic Shots

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    Critiquing the shot

    2m 18s
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    Changing the background

    1m 2s
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    Adding depth and changing lenses

    1m 17s
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    Rethinking the lighting

    1m 39s
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    Changing the tone with gels

    1m 53s
• 11. Fixing Mistakes 11. Fixing Mistakes

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    Fixing the mistakes in the assurance

    4m 2s
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    What went wrong with the faceoff shot?

    2m 12s
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    Recreating the faceoff shot

    1m 26s
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    Flagging the light

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    Bouncing light onto the background

    2m 14s
• 12. Working as DP 12. Working as DP

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    Responsibilities of the DP

    2m 29s
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    Knowing the script

    1m 30s
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    Scouting locations

    2m 26s
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    Getting coverage

    4m 6s
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    Gear: Renting vs. Buying

    2m 20s
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    Working with the crew

    3m 47s
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    Choosing the recording format

    3m 39s
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    Perfecting the shot vs. Fixing it in post

    1m 44s
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    Stealing shots

    2m 33s
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    Shooting visual effects

    4m 48s
• Conclusion Conclusion

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    Improving your DP skills

    3m 10s
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    Previewing the next course

    1m 49s
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    Final thoughts

    56s