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Morning Fog

VISUAL STORYTELLING

A picture may be worth 1000 words but the meaning of those words can be highly crafted based on the composition, framing, movement and color of those images.

 

To begin, complete the following lessons below:

Camera

LECTURE - Cinematography

How do cinematographers create images that mean something? Click the VIEW NOW to view a lecture on basics of framing, composition and shot diversity.

Man Holding Camera

WATCH - Basic Shot Types

The Little Film School made a film using a variety of shot types to tell a basic story. Click the DOWNLOAD button to view the film.

Lens

DOWNLOAD - Basic Framing Guide

Click the Download Now button to view a framing guide covering the basics of focal length and shot definitions.

Photoshoot Setup

WATCH - Visual Storytelling 101

Master Cinematographer Philip Bloom explains the basics of Visual Storytelling in this beautiful master class. Click the WATCH NOW button below to view.

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PRESENT - Scene Breakdown

As a group, find a 2-3 minute scene from a film or television show and breakdown the various visual aspects that make this scene unique and/or interesting. Click the START NOW button below to begin.

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WATCH - Visions of Light (1992)

Visions of Light is a 1992 documentary film that covers the history and art of cinematography and lighting for film. Click the WATCH NOW button to view the film.

Writing

QUIZ - Visions of Light

Click the "TAKE QUIZ" link below to complete the quiz for this virtual lesson. Please type all essay questions in Microsoft Word first and then copy/paste into the form as to not lose your work

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