Cinematography Learn from a Master

Here is a good presentation from filmmaker Richard Michalak. This will also be a much used reference this year. It takes us through the three most basic angles wide shot, mid-shot, and close-up. Richard also takes us through different basic techniques using an SLR camera. If some of the terminology starts to go over your head, DON'T PANIC!!! The further you go on, the more things come together. At this stage of the course, the most important is the most used techniques in the medium.  Don't forget, any use of wide shot, mid-shot and close-up for any shorts you bring, must be accompanied with justification. The how and the why is the most important.