film, video & TV training | professional development

Discipline/s:	camera
Level:	Beginner
Course code:	CIN210
Date/s & times:	Sept 11, 12, 18, 19 (10:00am – 5:30pm)
Contact hours:	24
Places:	8
Fee:	$585 OC members  / $705 non members (Membership: $55 / $40 concession - join Open Channel here)
Prerequisites:	Digital/Documentary Filmmaking introduction or equivalent

 

This practical and popular introductory workshop provides a solid foundation for new Cinematographers.

The course covers:

• The nature, quality and behaviour of light
• Pre-visualisation exercises and examination of photographic styles
• Interior/exterior lighting styles and logistics
• Composition, exposure and movement
• Choosing cameras and formats
• Lighting safety, equipment care and maintenance
• Practical exercises in three-point lighting and derivatives

"This is the camera I've been waiting for my whole career: jaw-dropping imagery recorded onboard a camera light enough to hold with one hand. ...RED is going to change everything." - Steven Soderbergh, director and DOP (Ocean's Eleven, Traffic and Solari)

Who should do this course?
Camera crew wishing to heighten their artistic skills, and aspiring directors wanting to better understand the potential of their cinematographer, or photographers wishing to branch out into cinema or television cinematography.

Where can I go after this course?
Graduates can apply for work in the Camera department on a professional shoot as an Assistant, or may continue shooting independent productions as a Cinematographer or Camera Operator. Packaging multiple cinematography courses together with up front fee payment attracts a discount.

Are you interested in being Accredited for this course?
Read about Accreditation Options on Short Courses

How do I Enrol?
Simply print an Enrolment Form and return to us with payment to secure a place in the Short Course. See the Enrolment Form for details on how to pay.
Short Courses Application Form (pdf)

If you wish to enrol in this course as part of a full Certificate III in Media / Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, with up-front payment, click here.

Tutor
David Hawkins
Dave is a graduate of the Australian Film, Television & Radio School, and has worked as a cinematographer extensively in Melbourne and Sydney on projects ranging from feature film, television commercials and short films to music videos and documentaries. The projects he has filmed have gained awards and recognition in Australia and Internationally. He was Director of Photography on short film 'The Saviour' which was Academy Award (Oscar) nominated in 2007 for Best Live Action Short Film. With his theoretical and practical based knowledge of both film and video cinematography, as well as lighting, grips and team management, David has been lecturing in film production at Open Channel and SAE Institute.

Past Tutors
Max Davis
Max has worked internationally and in the Australian film and television industry for 15 years. As a cinematographer Max has extensive experience in drama, documentary and music film clips in both location and studio environments, and in stopmotion animation techniques.

Testimonials
“I just thought I should give you a little more feedback from yesterday… I thought Dave was a fantastic teacher. His technical and practical knowledge were invaluable and he quickly tuned into our focus and tailored the day to suit our needs. For me it was THE most effective training day I have ever had...and I have had a few…”
November 2007

“enjoyed the practical exercises with light, and the use of video material as a reference point”

“great variety of equipment used, and explanation of the differentiation between lights, as well as hints for low budget lighting”
April 2008